• Wednesday 26 October

• 14:00 (UK time)

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Leading up to the Department of International Trade (DIT) International Trade Week 2022 we’ll be discussing the latest hot topics.

Free Trade Agreements, discounts at the border, how to claim and use preferences including the required documentation, and maximising profits. You won't want to miss this webinar!

Chaired by Willian Bain, Head of Trade Policy, BCC

Presenting:

• Liam Smyth, Head of Trade Facilitation at BCC and Managing Director at ChamberCustoms

• Speaker from the Department for International Trade (TBC)

• Monday 9 May

• 14:00 - 15:00

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What is the 'Origin' of these goods?  It can appear like an easy question, but it can be a bit more complicated to answer.  Under the EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement the rules extend to 37 pages, in the Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan  they run to 27.  Each set of rules is broadly similar but its the product specific details that provide advantage for each party. 

This webinar will aim to help identify where trade agreements can deliver competitive advantage for businesses in the UK.  We will be joined both by experts on maximising the benefit of tariff free deals and by colleagues from the Department of International Trade who are negotiating to increase free trade and expand our exports into new markets.

Speakers include:

• Liam Smyth - Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce & Managing Director at ChamberCustoms

• Neil Feinson - Deputy Director, Competition and Goods Policy, Department for International Trade (DIT)

• Origin expert from DIT

• Wednesday 20 April

• 14:00 - 15:00 (UK time)

• Open to all

Further details to follow.

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A year after the impact of Brexit was first felt by business that import and export goods those attending the session will learn the results of our latest survey.  We will reflect on the output and results and share what members are telling us about their experience on the ground. We will share our reflections on how businesses have had to adapt to a whole new set of border controls and a look forward at a new era of for UK Trade Deals and what they could mean for businesses in Great Britain.

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• Open to all

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Staged Customs Controls' end on 31st December, meaning that the free flow of goods that has prevailed since Brexit Day will come to an end on 31/12/22. 

All EU imports will need to be accounted for with a full customs declaration.  There will be new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) arrangements, new pre-notification deadlines and a new inspection regime.  This will apply to all EU exports and imports. 

This webinar will discuss the changes and what practical steps you can take to reduce the possibility that your goods will be delayed at the UK border as well as what economic impact we should expect from the full implementation of the Trade Continuity Agreement

In order to comply with GDPR, the British Chambers of Commerce will not share your personal details with anyone unless you inform us you're happy for us to do so.

• Speakers: TBC

• Open to all

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With the ending of 'Staged Customs Controls' on 31st December, what impact will a fully controlled UK border have on traders.  

For lots of traders, the UK departure from the EU customs union has brought little change.  Supplies have continued to arrive at their business, there has been no real increase in paperwork and their EU suppliers seem happy to keep delivering. 

If this is your business our webinar will cover what records you should have kept but didn't.  What customs entries you should have made but missed.  And more importantly, what action you can take now to avoid future fines and penalties.

In order to comply with GDPR, the British Chambers of Commerce will not share your personal details with anyone unless you inform us you're happy for us to do so.

• Speakers: TBC

• Open to all

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Against a backdrop of Brexit and Covid disruption, manufacturers are experiencing huge increases in the cost of labour, energy and raw materials.

This session will present the results of our latest International Trade Survey and reveal the impact that the past year has had on trader confidence, investment plans, new markets and getting goods into and out of the UK.

Just what impact has the TCA had on exports to the EU and what confidence have traders gained in expanding their global reach under the UK Free Trade Agreements?

In order to comply with GDPR, the British Chambers of Commerce will not share your personal details with anyone unless you inform us you're happy for us to do so.

• Speakers: TBC

• Open to all

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Since the end of the transition period the UK government has signed trade agreements with over 80 countries and has the aspiration to agree a deal with many more including Australia, New Zealand, India, the USA as well as to accede to the CP-TPP. Governments make trade deals and businesses make trade.

In this webinar we will aim to help businesses understand what these agreements can mean for their international trade plans. Whether you are an importer or an exporter, tariff free trade can increase your competitiveness, margin, and market access opportunities. Our experts will provide guidance on what to look for, selecting great markets and winning competitive advantage.

Speakers:

• Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce and Director at ChamberCustoms

• Dr. Anna Jerzewska, Founder and director Trade & Borders

• TBC

• Open to all

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The volume of goods being exported from the UK under the Common Transit Convention has increased significantly since Brexit.

• Why is this method of import and export becoming more popular and how does a trader access the service?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages to using Transit?
• What is the role of a consignee and a consignor?
• What does it cost to move goods in this way?

Join us to find out answers to these questions and hear from our Director of Trade Facilitation and Chamber Customs. We have joining us, Stephen Younger, Astral Burton and Norman Tuddenham from HMRC who will be providing a presentation on Transit, as well as Jason Croke, VAT Director of Raynor Essex who will be introducing the topics of Triangulation of VAT and the One stop Shop in the EU.

Speakers

• Liam Smyth (Director of Trade Facilitation and ChamberCustoms)

• Stephen Younger (HMRC)

• Astral Burton (HMRC)

• Norman Tuddenham (HMRC)

• Jason Croke (VAT Director, Raynor Essex)

• Open to all

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As part of the ChamberCustoms event series, we bring you events looking at the current deadlines on declarations, moving good and trade agreements.

Now that the deadline is looming for making a full declaration for EU imports that arrived after 31/12/20, businesses need to get ready to declare. This webinar will provide the answers.

• What records should you have kept?

• What do traders need to do now?

• How do you make sure you follow the rules?

• What penalties could be imposed if you get it wrong?

We’ll also have an expert from HMRC on hand to answer your questions directly.

If you have imported from the EU since January, this webinar will help you to understand your responsibilities and if you’re on track to start making full declarations from 1st July. Join us to find out those all important answers to help your business stay ahead.

Speakers

• Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce and Director at ChamberCustoms

• TBC