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We're pleased to announce the latest update to our International Trade Guide, with eight country guides now fully revised and available to subscribers. The latest country guides to receive a complete review are: Algeria Burundi Kenya Kuwait Nigeria Saudi Arabia Tanzania Uganda These updates continue our programme of modernising the International Trade Guide, ensuring exporters have access to clear, practical and up-to-date information when trading overseas. 🟧 A New Structure

The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking one of the most significant developments in UK–India trade in recent years. For UK exporters, the agreement will reduce or eliminate customs duties on many goods exported to India. However, benefiting from these preferential tariff rates will require more than simply shipping qualifying goods. Exporters will need to understand the agreement's Rules of Origin, register

From 1 July 2026, the EU will remove the €150 customs duty exemption (de minimis threshold) for low-value commercial goods imported into the EU. This means that goods previously entering the EU duty-free (where valued at €150 or less) may now be subject to customs duties, depending on the product's tariff classification and origin, in addition to any applicable VAT. For UK businesses selling directly to EU consumers or supplying low-value consignments to EU customers, this ch

The UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) enters into force on 15 July 2026, creating new opportunities for businesses trading between the UK and India. The agreement is expected to reduce or eliminate tariffs on many goods, simplify customs procedures and improve market access across a range of sectors. However, preferential tariff rates are not automatic. Businesses must be able to demonstrate that their goods meet the agreement's rules of origin and en