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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
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
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
The different ways to enter overseas markets
An overview of your options for entering overseas markets.
Advantages and disadvantages of opening an overseas operation
A local office, subsidiary company or joint venture offers great flexibility.
Advantages and disadvantages of using an overseas agent
An overseas sales agent can be a low-cost option, but you need to choose carefully.
Advantages and disadvantages of using an overseas distributor
Distributors take on many of the risks and burdens of trading overseas, but they expect heavy discounts in return.
Finding and contracting with overseas agents and distributors
Make a shortlist of intermediaries and compare what they can offer you and how well each is run.
Decide your approach to importing
Keeping importing simple by dealing with experienced exporters in developed countries and using agents
Contacting the National Clearance Hub
Contact details for the National Clearance Hub