Customs Intelligence Insights

Expert insights on customs compliance, supply chain optimisation, and duty reclaims from the customs intelligence team behind CAT360.

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The India Deal Cut Your Duty to Zero. Are You Actually Claiming It?
CAT360

The India Deal Cut Your Duty to Zero. Are You Actually Claiming It?

Since 15 July, Indian clothing and textiles enter the UK at zero duty. Many importers still pay up to 12% on the same goods, and the invoice never says so.

Adam Wood • 4 min read

What every broker should do with their CDS reports in the first 90 days
Compliance

What every broker should do with their CDS reports in the first 90 days

TRE has made four years of declaration data free. Here is a practical 90-day plan to turn it into corrections, reclaim, and Voluntary Standard evidence.

Sam Blakeman • 4 min read

Your Customs Data Is a Strategic Asset. You’re Just Not Using It Yet.
CAT360

Your Customs Data Is a Strategic Asset. You’re Just Not Using It Yet.

Every UK import generates customs data. Most businesses never look at it. Here’s what yours could be telling you, and what it’s costing you not to listen.

Adam Wood • 7 min read

6 Steps to Become Audit-Ready Using Your CDS Data
Compliance

6 Steps to Become Audit-Ready Using Your CDS Data

HMRC audits turn on data, controls and evidence. Six practical steps to get audit-ready using your own CDS data, before HMRC asks to see it.

Adam Wood • 4 min read

Top 11 Red Flags HMRC Looks for in Customs Audits
Compliance

Top 11 Red Flags HMRC Looks for in Customs Audits

HMRC customs audits are increasingly data-led, targeted, and focused on governance. Discover the 11 most common red flags HMRC looks for during customs audits.

Sam Blakeman • 4 min read

7 Reasons Customs Data Should Be on Your CFO's Agenda
Finance

7 Reasons Customs Data Should Be on Your CFO's Agenda

Every import, declaration, and tariff decision directly affects cash flow, margins, and risk exposure. Discover why customs data belongs on your CFO's agenda.

Adam Wood • 2 min read