Supporting International Businesses

Essential import and export support for today’s global marketplace.

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Accredited Learning Pathways

Drive Compliance with Confidence

Today’s learning. Tomorrow’s capability.


Strong & Herd’s accredited Learning Pathways are designed for professionals who want more than just theory. Our focus is on practical application, helping you build knowledge you can actually use, and that’s where we make a difference.

Strong & Herd™ LLP work to support and upskill businesses in the areas of export, import and customs procedures. As well as providing practical training we are an outsource helpline function to numerous companies who need support with customs compliance requirements and to import or export goods.

We help produce key import and export guides and magazines as well as running a practical helpline with regular updates to clients. To achieve this we have access to numerous websites and first-hand updates from the regulators including HMRC.

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by Andy Baker 21 September 2026
Following the CDS update on 26 September 2026 (version 5.3.0), the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance.
by Andy Baker 21 September 2026
Document code 9Y16 is used by importers to claim a contractual waiver. From 30 September 2026, this code will cease to be valid.
by Andy Baker 21 September 2026
On 1 October 2026, traders must declare the country of melt and pour when importing Steel products into Northern Ireland.