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  1. Mike Godwin

    Importing Electric Bike

    Ask your supplier to load the bike into the container without the battery and just put 'road bicycle' on the commercial invoice/packing list with the value, Then ship the battery separately as will be classed as dangerous goods and will require a DGN and appropriate packaging. This will be...
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    Exporting the the EU and USA

    Hi Rob. I would recommend you contact any number of FF's that are BIFA registered by clicking the link https://www.bifa.org/home. Maybe speak with 3 and ask for prices to compare. After which choose the one you feel you can work and develop a good relationship with.
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    estimate delivery cost from southampton port to our door

    My suggestion would be to get a price from the Soton clearing agent and ask them to itemise the quote. Then get 2 other like for like quotes for other freight forwarders.
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    estimate delivery cost from southampton port to our door

    What are the shipping terms (incoterms)?
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    Do freight forwarders charge for 'UK arrival'?

    Firstly, I have no wish to diss a fellow freight forwarder and this is not my intention. You ask 'is this normal practice?' Certainly all those charges mentioned are common place throughout the shipping & forwarding industry at present. I suppose they can be seen as 'the new normal', with...
  6. Mike Godwin

    Exporting goods to EU - No destination customs duty if made in UK?

    Your initial info is too sparse. Ideally need to know; What are you exporting? and Where are you exporting to? Made in the UK will attract duties & taxes in any EU country plus you will need to have your goods customs cleared out of the UK and into the EU country, which will add to your costs...
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    Looking for a photographer

    I've worked with this company and found Tony to be very competitive and professional. Tony Drew Photography http://www.tonydrewphotography.co.uk
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    Shipping and courier service from Denmark to the UK

    All shipping rates by all modes of transport are based on weight or volume (whichever is greater). I'd be happy to put together a special tariff for you going forward, based around your last 12 months consignments.
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    Exporting prefabricated buildings to the US - points to consider?

    I don't believe that ready made, which I am assuming means fully built buildings, would be cost effective. Flat pack will not only be more cost effective but would lend itself to loading into containers or flat racks for shipping.
  10. Mike Godwin

    how to ship by lcl from china to uk

    LCL cargo operates on a freight rate per tonne or cubic metre whichever's greater, with a minimum of 1000kgs. So as already stated if you are only importing small amounts it may still be cheaper (and faster) by air. Be good to get air & sea prices if you're not sure. Happy to help....
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    Goods Import Payment Insurance

    Hi Martin. If you haven't done so already, have a conversation with your bank. They may be able to help in the form of a Letter of Credit - this is basically a legal document agreed between your and your sellers bank and contains agreed conditions of the transaction that must be adhered to by...
  12. Mike Godwin

    UK to IE Import + VAT Query

    VAT is a tax on goods used in the UK and you do not charge VAT if goods are exported from Great Britain to a destination outside the UK. You can zero rate the sale, as long as you get and keep evidence of the export, and comply with all other conditions. You must also make sure the goods are...
  13. Mike Godwin

    Amazon business not working - What's the solution?

    Firstly, why has Ebay banned you? The answer to this may help you going forward.
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    Freight forwarding costs

    Hi there. I am the MD for a FF company and can report that like many sea routes around the world, China being a good example, container rates have increased considerably and India to Europe is no exception. The below article will hopefully give you some insight as to the current trend and what...
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    Full Customs Controls - 1st Jan 2022

    From now, goods from the EU will be subject to full customs checks and will not ship from the EU until a UK customs entry declaration has been pre-lodged. The UK Gov hopes this system will minimise the risk of lengthy delays at UK ports. Fingers crossed eh!
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