EXPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The International Trade Consultancy helps SMEs manage the practical realities of importing and exporting, providing expert customs and trade compliance advice that keeps goods moving and reduces the risk of costly errors. Whether you need help with a specific customs problem or a full review of your import/export processes, ITC offers clear, practical guidance built around how SMEs actually trade.

SMEs most often come to ITC with questions about how to identify the correct HS code for their product, whether it qualifies as UK origin, and how to complete customs documentation correctly for a smooth import or export. Others need help using customs special procedures to reduce import duty and VAT, calculating import duty into the USA, choosing the right Incoterms, applying for an Advance Tariff Ruling, or preparing for an HMRC audit.

ITC works with businesses at any stage of their trade journey, from setting up a company to import or export for the first time, to solving a specific problem for an experienced trader. You do not need to be an expert to trade internationally: contact ITC to get practical, compliant answers to your customs and trade questions.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Practical Advice for manufacturers

The International Trade Consultancy offers practical advice for manufacturers at every stage of the SME life-cycle who want to enter export markets.

Smooth imports and exports

We offer advice that is current, compliant and tailored to your business, to ensure customs compliance and guarantee smooth imports and exports.

Experienced, data-first consultancy

Clarity on import/export data to reveal opportunities, simplify processes and cut costs by accessing customs special procedures to reduce import duty and VAT.

The International Trade Consultancy

Customs compliance made simple
Tariff classification
and duty
Export strategy and growth advice
Logistics and supply chain procedures

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OUR RESOURCES

Audit of import and export processes

Identify compliance issues, and the opportunities you have to improve and reduce costs for your business.

Verify rules of origin and import duty

Ensuring origin is declared correctly opens up new markets and protects against investigations by HMRC.

Work with Lucinda on a monthly retainer

For peace of mind – knowing that a customs expert is on call to solve any of your import and export problems.

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