The future of customs intermediaries in the UK - overview

Ilona Kawka
Ilona Kawka
Digital Trade & Customs Specialist, Institute of Export & International Trade, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Published 28 Jan 2024
The future of customs intermediaries in the UK - overview
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Recognising the critical role that customs intermediaries play in enabling international trade for UK businesses, the government issued a consultation that sought feedback on the concept of introducing a voluntary standard. The final phase of the consultation process concluded in August 2023. A significant consensus emerged among stakeholders on the idea of introducing a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries.

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