International Trade

VAT Rates – Member States of the European Union


The European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union have announced VAT Rates which are applied in the Member States of the European Union.

The purpose of this is to disseminate information about the VAT rates in force in the Member States of the European Union.

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Chamber Events | International Trade

Basic Guide to Export Pricing and Quotations

Knowing how to price your product, using the correct terms of delivery, choosing which payment method, all in an accurate and complete quotation for international buyers are critical elements of selling internationally. Pricing is probably the most problematic and if too low can create a net loss.

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International Trade | News and Events

Exporters stay vigilant

This is the latest message from the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and one of their members, Sugden Ltd of Barrowford.

Scams are a massive hidden problem, with businesses often too embarrassed to report them.  However, the following ‘old favourite’ has resurfaced again and Barry Mulholland, Managing Director of Sugden’s would like to share their recent experience.

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International Trade | News and Events

Tariff Preference: New GSP Rules of origin


The latest change to Notice 830 concerns Appendix l: the procedure to become a registered exporter will not commence until 2016.

This Notice replaces GSP Notes in Notice 828 and Section 10 of Notice 826.

What is this Notice about?

This notice explains the rules of origin which must be satisfied if goods are to qualify for: Read More »

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International Trade Club breakfast meeting

Growing and protecting your exports was the theme to yesterday’s event.

Anthony Statham from Chubb shared his knowledge and experiences of cyber related crimes which are gathering speed and increasingly becoming a real issue to both businesses and individuals alike.

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