Low-Value Trade Is Losing Its Hiding Place
Cross-border trade is moving into a more visible era. The EU’s temporary €3 customs duty on low-value parcels imported from outside the EU is one example of that wider shift. The European Commission confirmed that the measure applies from 1 July 2026 to low-value parcels, mainly through eCommerce, covering products worth up to €150. This […]
Under VPD, Bonded Warehousing Becomes a Strategic Advantage
For vape importers, Vaping Products Duty is not only about how much duty is paid. It is also about when duty becomes payable. That timing matters. If duty is triggered too early, businesses may face pressure before products are sold, distributed or released into the market. That can affect cash flow, working capital, stock planning […]
October Is the Law. July Is the Logistics Deadline.
Vaping Products Duty is not a change vape brands can prepare for at the last minute. From 1 October 2026, the UK will introduce Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. HMRC guidance confirms that vaping products carrying a transitional vaping duty stamp may be imported into the UK or released from duty […]
Failing to Spot Supply Chain Risk Early Is Costing Businesses Money
In regulated and high-value trade flows, delays rarely begin at the point they become visible. They usually start earlier, in the planning, documentation, sequencing or compliance process. By the time they appear at clearance, arrival or release, they are already creating cost, cash-flow pressure and operational disruption. For senior supply chain, logistics, finance and operations […]
Are You Paying Import Duty Too Early?
A Practical Guide to Bonded Warehousing, Duty Deferment and Cash Flow Control Many UK importers pay import duty and VAT as soon as goods arrive. But in some cases, paying duty at arrival can create unnecessary pressure on cash flow. If goods are not ready to be sold, released, distributed, or allocated to customers, paying […]
In logistics, speed matters — but speed without accuracy can create costly delays.
At NG Terminal, every customs clearance is backed by experienced specialists working in real time to review documentation, knowledge, monitor compliance requirements, and resolve issues before they become problems. From cross-border e-commerce to bonded warehousing and excise goods handling, the human expertise behind the process is what keeps supply chains moving efficiently. As UK–EU trade […]
Where Does Visibility Drop Off in Your Supply Chain?
Across UK and European logistics networks, one issue is becoming increasingly common: containers are no longer arriving in perfect sequence. Goods arrive earlier than expected, later than planned, or outside operational timing windows. Even when shipments are successfully tracked across oceans and ports, visibility often begins to break down once goods reach the warehouse environment. […]
Europe’s Vape Industry Is Entering A Regulatory Reset
What Businesses Need To Know Before October 1st The regulatory landscape surrounding vape and nicotine products across Europe is changing rapidly. Across the UK and EU, governments and enforcement agencies are increasing scrutiny on compliance, taxation, product standards, youth access, and illicit trade. For businesses operating within the sector, October 1st is becoming an increasingly […]
The higher the risk category, the stronger the controls need to be.
With the UK’s new Vaping Products Duty approaching, businesses will need stronger traceability, record-keeping and operational control across the supply chain. For vape products and other regulated or high-value goods, weak controls can lead to: • Held or delayed goods• Clearance disruption• Increased compliance risk• Operational and financial exposure At NG Terminal, we help businesses […]
UK Vape Industry Update: HMRC Registration Now Open – Are You Ready?
The UK vape industry is entering a new regulatory phase. From 1 April, HM Revenue & Customs has officially opened registration for businesses under the Vaping Products Duty framework, marking a significant shift in how vaping products are imported, tracked, and taxed. For importers, manufacturers, and distributors, this is not just another compliance update. It […]