INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Don’t let Brexit hold you back from business! Despite the challenges created by leaving the EU as well as the Covid-19 pandemic, Liverpool Chamber has been working with organisations of all sizes and sectors across the region. Liverpool Chamber’s International Trade Manager, Elena Enciso has spoken with member businesses who have been working to navigate new trade barriers and adapt their businesses to achieve national and global success. products under their brands Insette & Studio. They also produce aerosols for some prestigious label brands too. Debbie Dwyer, Director of Insette told us since 2020 the manufacturers have faced several challenges due to ever-changing legislation. “We import and export to over 20 countries worldwide. Since Brexit and the Pandemic in 2020 we have faced more and more challenges. Additional customs clearing and legislation changes have kept us on our toes! Insette, the global manufacturers have also had to adapt to haulage issues leading to production delays and cost increases. Debbie told us “With the current situation with haulage issues here in the UK, we can face serious delays in receiving goods. Goods can get held up at port due to port operations or no haulage availability, this then causes extra costs. Late deliveries also then have an effect on our production capacity. We are facing more and more cost increases, it really has been unprecedented.
Insette L.E.C (L’POOL) LTD, have been manufacturing aerosols for over 45 years. Based in Wavertree, they produce around 25 million aerosols a year and manufacture Haircare, Bodycare and Household
As more changes to customs declarations, border controls, rules of origin, commodity codes and more take effect in January 2022, trading businesses must stay on top of new legislation to avoid unwanted delays. Director of Insette, Debbie Dwyer explains the upcoming changes in legislation will provide challenges, and suggests ways of keeping up with these changes. “With more changes due January 2022, it’s an ever-evolving situation and looks like the next 12 months will continue to challenge us. We try to keep up to date with the changes by being connected with our local Chamber of Commerce and HMRC updates / webinars.”
“With Imports and Exports an important part of the economy, the port / haulage situation really could do with looking into at a parliamentary level as the situation does not seem to be improving at all.
Liverpool Chamber are proud to support businesses and are here to provide trade support services, from export documentation and international trade training to guidance and funding. To view a full range of our international support services, including the free Brexit Hub Resource visit https:/ /www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk/whatwe-do/international-trade/
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