Exporting, importing
If you plan to import or export goods or services, you must be aware of your legal responsibilities, ie any licences that you need or tax you will have to pay. You may be able to get support from Scottish Development International.
Top content within Exporting, importing
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Finding commodity codes for import and export duty
Use a commodity code to classify goods for import and export - pay the right tax and duty
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Starting to import
Importing goods into the UK - commodity codes, VAT, duty, CHIEF
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Starting to export - duties, VAT and licences
Company exports to another country - commodity codes, VAT, register with HRMC, CHIEF, paying duty
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International digital marketing course
Learn how to create an online global marketplace and use social media to engage with international customers. Scottish Development International has partnered with leading online company HubSpot, to provide a fully accredited Inbound Marketing University (IMU) course which takes you through the key principles and practices of online marketing.
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Importing and exporting by post
VAT, duty and customs declarations for goods sent in the post
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Importing vehicles into the UK
Importing vehicles into the UK - register imported vehicles, Mutual Recognition scheme, type approval, vehicle excise duty and VAT
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Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)
Incoterms 2010 are standard international trade terms used in contracts showing responsibility for costs, import and export duties, taxes and insurance
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Importing and exporting food
How to import and export food, including organic produce and GM foods
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Shipping goods
Transporting within in the UK, to the EU or internationally - shipping notes, licenses, duties and regulations
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Free export training for Scottish businesses
Smart Exporter offers free export training for Scottish businesses, including events, online training opportunities and support from export advisers.
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Duty relief for imports and exports
Schemes that offer reduced or zero rate duty and VAT for imports and exports
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Export agents for international trade
How export agents operate to help UK businesses sell goods overseas
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Export finance and insurance
UK Export Finance helps UK exporters by underwriting bank loans offered to overseas buyers of UK products and services. It also offers insurance against the risk of non-payment by overseas buyers.
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Funding support to attend trade shows
Showcase your company products and services to an international audience with support from UKTI and Scottish Development International.
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International marketing and communications
A Scottish Development International guide to international marketing and communications for businesses.
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Preparing for international growth
Help for experienced exporters to maximise international growth potential from Scottish Development International.
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Find international projects and contract opportunities
Scottish Development International delivers UKTI support to help Scottish businesses win overseas projects and contracts from key public and private sector organisations.
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Customs duties and taxes (export factsheet)
Find out about customs duties and taxes needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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International trade guides
Scottish Development International's online international trade guides offer a deeper insight into a range of topics to support your international growth plans from managing IP, licensing and franchising agreements to developing your international marketing communications plan
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Export training events - Smart Exporter roadshows
Scottish Development International hosts Smart Exporter roadshows across Scotland for your chance to network with Scottish companies already exporting and hear about opportunities that exist to grow your business overseas.
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Funding support for trade missions
By attending a trade mission backed by Scottish Development International and UKTI, you could find new opportunities in developed and emerging markets around the world.
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TalentScotland Graduate Placement
Access the skills and knowledge of Scotland’s finest graduates to help deliver a specific export project with the support of TalentScotland and Scottish Development International.
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Find the right overseas premises
In-market development support and fully serviced offices for hire worldwide from Scottish Development International.
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Agent intermediary agreements (export factsheet)
Find out about agent intermediary agreements needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Exporting market research support
Changes in global markets present businesses with both new opportunities and challenges when planning their exporting strategy. Through Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and our partners, there are a number of support programmes and services available to help you.
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In-house export training
Apply for funding to hire an in-house consultant to help your team with its international trade plans with support from Scottish Development International.
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Highlands and Islands Preparing to Export programme - introduction
The Preparing to Export Programme, offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International, aims to help companies develop the skills they need to reach new markets.
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Funding for an export manager
Get funding for an export manager to support your export and international trade strategy with help from Scottish Development International.
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Intellectual property, licensing and franchising in international markets
A Scottish Development International guide to managing intellectual property, licensing and franchising in international markets.
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Preparing to export programme
Find out how to build the skills and knowledge you need to export with Scottish Development International.
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Export assessment
Export from Scotland with free support for Scottish companies. Complete a free business assessment to find out if your company could successfully export its products or services and determine how ready you are to export and grow your business.
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Know your market events
Get to know your company's overseas markets with help and advice from Scottish Development International.
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Discounted international office space
Scottish Development International can help your company find worldwide offices for hire, including virtual and furnished offices, meeting and training facilities and drop-in services.
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Distributor intermediary agreements (export factsheet)
Find out about distributor intermediary agreements needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Overseas market report
Get a snapshot of local market and sector opportunities from our in-country experts, export service from Scottish Development International.
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Highlands and Islands Preparing to Export Programme
The Preparing to Export Programme, offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International, aims to help companies develop the skills they need to reach new markets.
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Highlands and Islands Preparing to Export Programme - Advanced
The Preparing to Export Programme, offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International, aims to help companies develop the skills they need to reach new markets.
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Advice on language and culture when exporting
Learn how to tailor your key messages to an international audience with support from UKTI and Scottish Development International.
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Learning journeys and country visits - Highlands and Islands businesses
Learning journeys and country visits offer businesses excellent opportunities for personal introductions to new business partners, overseas buyers, agents and distributors.
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Overseas market support
Get comprehensive market research and in-market support to exploit export opportunities from Scottish Development International.
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Events support for exporting
Scottish Development International can help Scottish companies visit potential markets and explore partnering opportunities.
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US market development support
Scottish Development International offers Scottish companies fully serviced offices for rent in the USA in Boston, Houston and San Jose.
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UKTI Global Aid Projects
UKTI's Aid Funded Business programme can help your company to do business with international funding organisations - the programme is delivered in Scotland by Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Global sports projects
By helping you find the right opportunity, Scottish Development International and UKTI can put you in touch with the decision-makers of future sporting events worldwide.
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Export and trade advisory service
Expert tips and advice from Scottish Development International's experienced international trade and export advisers.
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Setting up and managing overseas operations
A Scottish Development International guide on setting up and managing overseas operations for your business.
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Highlands and Islands - Preparing to Export programme - intermediate
The Preparing to Export Programme, offered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International, aims to help companies develop the skills they need to reach new markets.
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Export and trade strategy forum
Learn the importance of export and international trade strategies with tips from industry experts with this free Scottish Development International service.
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International sales contracts (export factsheet)
Find out about international sales contracts needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Preparing to export introduction
Fast-track your exporting skills and knowledge of international market research, finance, contracts and logistics with Scottish Development International.
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Preparing to export online
Refresh your thinking about exporting and boost your skills and knowledge on how to prepare to export with Scottish Development International's online step-by-step guide.
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Strategic alliances and joint ventures in global markets
A Scottish Development International guide to strategic alliances and joint ventures in global markets for businesses.
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SDI's overseas missions programme 2012-15
Operating over a 3 year period, the SDI trade missions programme will run between 4 and 6 overseas missions each year with up to 30 Scottish businesses participating who are looking to expand their exporting potential.
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Free meeting facilities - Brussels
Scottish Development International can help Scottish companies access free meeting and conference facilities at Scotland House in Brussels with Scotland Europa.
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Documents that are needed to export goods and services
Gain a better understanding of the legal documents needed to export with help from Scottish Development International and Smart Exporter team.
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Develop your skills on preparing to export
Expand your expertise to grow your export business with Scottish Development International.
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Export and trade strategy workshop
Identify opportunities, meet challenges and build an export strategy with Scottish Development International's export and international trade workshops.
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Managing international currency
A Scottish Development International guide to international currency and foreign exchange management for ambitious businesses.
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Documentary letter of credit (export factsheet)
Find out about documentary letter of credit needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Export customer payment methods (export factsheet)
Find out about payment methods needed to export. Export from Scotland with free support from Scottish Development International (SDI).
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Fraud and international trade
Find out who to contact if you think you may be a victim of international trade fraud
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The Export and Trade Strategy Workshop
The Export and Trade Strategy Workshop is a one-to-one service which helps assist HIE account managed businesses to develop a coherent international strategy and action plan.
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Importing plants and fresh produce using the PEACH system
You must use the PEACH system (Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates) to import certain plants, fruits and vegetables from non-EU countries
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Exporting support in the Highlands and Islands
A business is never too small to export. Whether you're new to exporting or an experienced exporter, HIE and SDI have a range of support services to support your business growth.
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Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS)
The Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) tracks movement of all excise goods travelling under duty suspension provisions (alcohol, tobacco and energy products ie hydrocarbon oil, bio-fuels and gas)
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Trade Tariff
Use this tool to search for import and export commodity codes and for tax, duty and licenses that apply to your goods.