Bilateral Trade

The Markets

Trade Statistics

The Help Desk can advise on technical or regulatory questions, including topics such as:

Preparation

• Shipping arrangements and freight costs
• Customs procedures and Overseas import restrictions
• UK Regulations
• Trading terms (intercoms)

Supply

• UK Shipping documentation
• UK haulage / port documentation
• Carriage of dangerous goods (IMDG.IATA.ADR.IDR)
• Insurance

Payment

• Payment terms / Pro Forma & Commercial invoices
• Documentation completion / Bank requirements
• Certification: Legislation : Consular
• Letter of credit advisory service

Overseas Requirements

• Pre shipment (Cotecna / SGS / Bureau Veritas)
• Import licences
• Import restrictions, Special certificates / invoices
• Packing materials / samples