ATR1 Certificate Explained: What It Is and How It Works for UK-Turkey Trade
What is an ATR1 certificate? An ATR1 certificate is a movement certificate used in trade between Turkey and countries within the EU Customs Union, and, since 2021, the United Kingdom. It allows goods to move at preferential tariff rates, often 0%, by confirming that the goods are in “free circulation.” It does not prove where […]
EUR1 Movement Certificate Explained: What It Is and How to Get One for UK-EU Trade
What is an EUR1 certificate? An EUR1 movement certificate is an official document that proves goods originate in the UK to claiming preferential tariff treatment under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). When your EU customer presents a valid EUR1 to their customs authority, they can import your goods at 0% duty instead of […]
UK Trade Preferences Explained: How GSP and DCTS Reduce Import Duty on Goods from Developing Countries
If you import goods into the UK from developing countries, you may be able to pay less, or even zero, import duty. The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) makes this possible. It replaced the old UK rollover of the EU’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) in 2023 and is now one of the most […]
Rules of Origin Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter for UK-EU and International Trade
What are rules of origin? Rules of origin are the criteria used in international trade to determine the “economic nationality” of goods, in other words, which country a product genuinely “comes from” for trade purposes. They decide whether goods qualify for reduced or zero duty under a free trade agreement, and they underpin a wide […]