Eight surprising Customs rules

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By Alex Lennane

16/01/2015

Fun Friday facts from FedEx. Did you know that Europeans are starting to get a taste for insects? But edible insect imports are not sanctioned by every EU country. And have you been thinking of spreading your toast with South African honey? Then you must look outside the EU. Eight little known facts from Customs that forwarders and shippers should be aware of.

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Customs Brexit CHIEF Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Rebuilding the UK

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