Contents Introduction 3 Where to start 3 Understanding the complexities of importing and exporting 4 Contracts and Incoterms 4 Costs 5 VAT 5 Currency costs 6 Transporting goods 6 Pricing strategy 7 What to consider when exporting goods 8 Evaluating your export readiness 8 Case Study: Brandauer 9 Choosing an export market 10 How to export 11 What to consider when importing goods 12 Checklist: How to import 12 Paying customs duty 13 Declarations and documentation 14 How to submit your own customs documentation 14 When to submit your own customs documentation 14 Customs Procedures and Duty Relief Schemes 15 Which countries are covered by GSP 16 Potential disruption: managing Brexit 18 Conclusion 19