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Eight International Trade Guides Updated – New Structure, New Maps and Important India CETA Changes

  • nickcwtate
  • 2 days ago
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We're pleased to announce the latest release of our International Trade Guide updates, with eight country guides now fully revised and available to subscribers.


The latest countries to receive a complete review are:


  • Algeria

  • Burundi

  • Kenya

  • Kuwait

  • Nigeria

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda


These updates continue our programme of modernising the entire International Trade Guide library, ensuring exporters have access to clear, practical and up-to-date information when trading overseas.



A New Structure Across Every Guide


One of the biggest changes is the introduction of a consistent structure across every guide.


Rather than navigating outdated layouts that varied from country to country, subscribers will now find each guide organised into the same easy-to-follow sections:


  • General

  • Financial Details

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Transport

  • Packing Details

  • Insurance

  • Product Requirements

  • Customs Procedures

  • Helpful Contacts


This makes it much quicker to compare export requirements between markets and find the information you need.


Completely Revised Product Requirements


The Product Requirements chapters have been extensively rewritten.


Instead of long lists of regulations or obsolete inspection procedures, the guides now explain:


  • product-specific import requirements

  • licences and permits

  • conformity assessment requirements

  • technical standards

  • product labelling

  • prohibited and restricted goods

  • exemptions where applicable


Information has been reorganised into logical product categories, making it easier to identify the requirements that apply to a particular shipment.



Modern Customs Guidance


The Customs Procedures chapters have also been rebuilt.

The revised guides explain:


  • customs documentation

  • customs valuation

  • duties and taxes

  • electronic customs systems

  • conformity assessment requirements

  • temporary imports

  • Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes

  • customs clearance procedures


Historic operational guidance, discontinued inspection routes and outdated customs processes have been removed in favour of information that reflects current customs practice.



New Transport Maps


Each of the updated guides now includes a bespoke transport map developed specifically for exporters.


These maps provide a quick visual overview of each country, highlighting:


  • capital cities

  • major commercial centres

  • principal ports

  • international airports

  • key road transport corridors

  • important regional trade routes


The maps complement the transport chapters and provide a useful reference when planning shipments and understanding regional logistics.



Better Practical Guidance


Throughout the guides we've focused on the information exporters use most often when preparing shipments.


The updated editions place greater emphasis on:


  • commercial documentation

  • transport options

  • customs procedures

  • product compliance

  • official government authorities

  • practical export guidance


The result is a cleaner, easier-to-use reference that reflects today's trading environment rather than historical procedures.



Reminder – UK–India CETA Is Now in Force


We'd also like to remind subscribers that the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force on 15 July 2026.


The agreement provides preferential tariff treatment for qualifying goods traded between the UK and India, but exporters wishing to benefit must comply with the new Rules of Origin requirements.


Our recently updated India International Trade Guide explains:


  • qualifying origin rules

  • product-specific rules of origin

  • origin declarations

  • authentication requirements

  • claiming preferential tariff treatment


If you're exporting to India—or planning to—you should ensure you're familiar with the new procedures before shipping goods under the agreement.



More Updates Coming Soon


The review of our International Trade Guide library continues, with additional countries scheduled for revision over the coming months.


Each update follows the same objective: providing exporters with accurate, practical and consistent guidance that supports international trade.


Subscribers can access all of the latest editions, including the newly updated guides for Algeria, Burundi, Kenya, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Uganda, together with the revised India International Trade Guide, through the International Trade Guides section of the website.


If you are already a subscriber, we recommend reviewing the revised guide before your next shipment.



If you are not yet a subscriber, our International Trade Guides are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in customs procedures, documentation requirements, trade agreements and international regulations, helping businesses trade with confidence across global markets.


Whether you need country-specific guidance, support with export documentation, customs procedures, Rules of Origin or wider international trade compliance, the Just Trade team is here to help.


To find out more about our International Trade Guide, Export Documentation / Customs Declaration System, or to discuss your international trade requirements, please contact us.


Telephone: +44 (0)203 926 6200



 
 
 

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