Toby Spink
Toby is a customs and trade consultant, with roots in customs brokerage and international trade. Utilising his hands-on experiences, Toby’s goal is to work with clients to create a customs strategy that is both understandable and practically deliverable within all areas of the business.
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Customs clearance in UK in 2022: what could possibly go wrong?
Being aware of the many things that could go wrong with customs in 2022 will make you think about how to minimise risks.
Three pitfalls to avoid in 2022 when moving goods between the EU and the UK
It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning most businesses will have started settling comfortably into their new routine. However, it is important to remember that the new trading relationship between the UK and EU is still evolving and 2022 is the host...
Customs compliance: Are you doing the right thing? Try these quizzes today!
When buying or selling goods across a border, it is considered good business practice to understand the rules applied on the other side of the border. This is because the decisions you make when selling the goods can have a significant influence over the decisions and responsibilities of the business...
EU-UK trade 2021 - Top 5 customs compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
For businesses trading between the EU and UK, 2021 has been a year of change. The various easements introduced by HMRC with the aim to phase in the changes caused more confusion. With three months left to the year, take a look at the top 5 common mistakes made by...
What does it mean to have a direct or indirect representative for customs clearance in the UK?
When goods cross a border, customs formalities need to be completed. The trader has the option to complete the formalities themselves, or engage someone else to do this for them. Generally, traders find someone, such as a customs agent, to complete the formalities for them. In this case, the customs...
On some complex customs topics aftermath of Brexit
“A customs topic or not? What is the most complex customs topic?” - a discussion among authors of the CCRM journal on the topic took place in June during the 6th Authors’ Meeting. The authors of this article shared views on several challenges in Ireland and the UK aftermath of...
Staying ahead of the game: anticipating a customs audit
If your business buys goods from abroad and imports them, then the next customs audit target could be you. There are different types of customs audits, different triggers for an audit, and different focuses during an audit. This article aims to demystify customs audits to help businesses stay ahead of...
A chance for businesses to reduce their post-Brexit customs duty bill - UK tariff suspensions
Exactly a year following the publication of the UK’s Global Tariff, the UK government announced on 20 May 2021 that the UK will launch its own tariff suspension scheme, tailored to the needs of UK businesses. This means legible goods will benefit from paying no customs duties upon import into...
Managing the cost of making customs declarations: are software solutions the future?
How much does it cost? When goods cross a border, customs formalities must be completed. Customs brokers help businesses complete these formalities. In the UK, £32.50 per declaration is HMRC’s estimated cost of this service, but in reality, the price tag can be as high as £150 per declaration. For...
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Customs clearance in UK in 2022: what could possibly go wrong?
Being aware of the many things that could go wrong with customs in 2022 will make you think about how to minimise risks.
Three pitfalls to avoid in 2022 when moving goods between the EU and the UK
It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning most businesses will have started settling comfortably into their new routine. However, it is important to remember that the new trading relationship between the UK and EU is still evolving and 2022 is the host...
Customs compliance: Are you doing the right thing? Try these quizzes today!
When buying or selling goods across a border, it is considered good business practice to understand the rules applied on the other side of the border. This is because the decisions you make when selling the goods can have a significant influence over the decisions and responsibilities of the business...