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Imports

At S4S we can provide you with any level of assistance you require with importing goods into the UK. This can include import Training, import consultancy, import project management and a whole host of bespoke import assistance services. The import services we provide are split into two main functions, the physical aspect of sourcing and moving goods into the UK and the legal requirements for importing.

More specifically our import services cover

Import feasibilty studies
Supplier sourcing
Import planning and strategy
Import logistics management
Purchasing
Legal and compliance consultancy
Contractural arrangements and negotiation
Import cost reduction
Importing ususual products

Types of import documents

There are a number of import documentary requirements, these include:

Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Licences
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Licences
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Licences, permits, health certificates and other related documents
European Commission Licences
Forestry Commission inspection documents and
Radio Communications Agency (RDA) Licences

As part of our importing services, we guide you through the maze of import documentation that is required by all UK firms wishing to bring goods into the UK.

You may already be importing into the UK or you might be considring importing for the first time. Which ever category you fall into, the 30 plus years experienced gained by S4S dealing with the often complex issues surrounding importing will ensure that existing importers can streamline their operations thus saving time and money, whilst new importers can get a swift hassle free introduction into the benefits of importing and Global sourcing.

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08/05/2008
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28/03/2008
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