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Support Health Attestations for export of products of animal origin and animal by-products
Find out when you might need a Support Health Attestation (SHA) and how to apply for it
Finding commodity codes for imports into or exports out of the UK
How to use the Trade Tariff tool or get help to classify your goods, so you pay the right amount of Customs Duty and import VAT
Find customs agents and fast parcel operators
Find customs agents and fast parcel operators who can help submit customs declarations
Find software developers providing entry summary declaration support
List of software developers to get help with entry summary declarations (safety and security declarations for imports)
Check what you'll need to get a legally binding decision on a commodity code
Find out what you'll need to get a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use when importing or exporting your goods that will be valid from 1 January 2021
NIS Regulations: UK digital service providers operating in the EU
What UK digital services providers must do to comply with the regulations covering the security of network and information systems
Check if you need to pay a tariff on goods brought into Northern Ireland from Great Britain
Tool which can help your business check if a tariff needs to be paid on goods brought from GB into NI
Starting a business - find a case study
A range of case studies from local entrepreneurs who have started successful businesses
Top ten tips on importing from China
If you are considering importing from China, read our top ten tips to help you get started.
Classifying specific goods
Help and guidance on how to classify goods
Starting my business from home - Angels and Butterflies Jewellery Designs (video)
Debbie Todd, owner of Angels and Butterflies Jewellery Designs, discusses how she started her business from home
Assess export market opportunities
Researching and adapting to customer requirements and the business environment in overseas markets
Getting ready to export
The key areas to research before you start exporting.
Selling and distribution in overseas markets
Look at different ways of selling and distributing overseas.
Transport considerations when exporting
The transport options that are available to exporters and their insurance requirements.
Financial considerations when exporting
Understand how exporting could affect your cashflow.
Working effectively with different cultures
How to approach other cultures respectfully and effectively.
Ten key steps to successful exporting
Tips for how to improve your chances of exporting successfully
Types of stock
The four main types of stock - raw materials and components, work in progress, finished goods and consumables
How much stock should you keep?
Advantages and disadvantages of keeping either plenty of stock or very little