ChamberCustoms

As we head into 2026, here’s a quick re‑introduction…

Who are ChamberCustoms?
We’re the customs clearance, training and consultancy service from the British Chambers of Commerce, keeping UK businesses compliant and efficient when trading internationally.

What makes us different? We combine:
- HMRC‑compliant customs clearance for all your import and export declarations
- Direct links to major UK sea, air, rail and road ports and terminals to keep your goods moving
- Training and support to help your teams understand customs rules and trade with confidence

In short: we deal with the customs complexity so you can focus on growing your business.

Why does this matters in 2026?
Trade rules and systems continue to evolve, and getting customs wrong can be costly. Our role is to give you clarity, confidence and compliance at the border.

And the people behind all that? Our team is spread all over the country, working together every day in our virtual office – that’s us in the picture 👇

Planning to grow your international trade this year? Send us a message to find out how we can support your clearance, training or consultancy needs.

Did you know? 🚨

The Port of Shanghai is the busiest container port in the world, handling over 47 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually!

That’s enough containers to circle the Earth more than 10 times 😲

Looking for something to fill the webinar void until our next series? 🎓

Join the Department for Business and Trade today at 2pm for their session:
“Essential Steps for International Shipping”

This webinar will cover everything you need to know to navigate global shipping successfully – from documentation and compliance to avoiding costly mistakes.

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/iRBp50XY4Ze

Need extra support?
If you require consultancy or customs clearance assistance, contact ChamberCustoms – we’re here to help you trade with confidence.

🌍 New Blog: CBAM Compliance in 2026 – What UK Exporters Need to Know

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026, transforming emissions reporting from a transitional exercise into a real commercial cost for EU importers.

For UK manufacturers and exporters, this means EU customers will increasingly rely on robust, accurate emissions data to remain compliant - and to continue choosing you as a supplier.

Our latest blog, written by Emmanuel Gianquitto, Head of Customs Consultancy & Training, breaks down:
• What changes in 2026
• What EU importers will expect from UK suppliers
• How emissions data will influence pricing and competitiveness
• Practical steps UK businesses should take now to stay ahead

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/jXZ050XWBJM

If your business needs support with CBAM readiness, our experts are here to help.

CDS Update 🚨
HMRC will deploy a minor CDS release tomorrow, on 15 January 2026. This update will not require any system outage.

What’s changing?
- Validation updates for certain document codes
- DE 8/6 (Statistical Value) will become mandatory on all export declarations
- Additional minor enhancements

If you have pre-lodged declarations scheduled to arrive on or after 15 January, please review and amend them to ensure compliance with these changes. Any declarations not updated will be rejected.

For support with CDS compliance or to discuss how these changes affect your processes, contact the ChamberCustoms team.



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