Export support
The following organisations are here to support UK exporters. We have also negotiated some special deals with some of them as a helpful starter. For full information, please see www.parcelforce.com/exporting

Institute of Export
The Institute of Export offers courses and professional qualifications in international trade. Their training programme is widely recognised as the most comprehensive of it's kind. It is because of this that Parcelforce Worldwide are supporting the 2005 programme and are a corporate member. In addition, Parcelforce Worldwide customers can get a 10% discount off training courses.
Call 01733 404 400
Visit www.export.org.uk

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
The national face of the UK’s network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce. We work closely with the BCC – so watch out for export events in your area for which Parcelforce Worldwide customers can enjoy a discounted rate. Phone for details of your nearest Approved Chamber.
Call 020 7654 5800
Visit www.britishchambers.org.uk/

Tate’s Export Guide
Tates Export Guide is a leading source of information on exporting and customs regulations which is updated every 2 months. It contains a comprehensive listing of countries with current rules on prohibitions and documentation - we have taken highlights from the guide for providing customs "top tips" for major international destinations. There is also a useful general export section which covers topics including documentation, payments, insurance etc. Parcelforce Worldwide customers can get a 10% discount off the subscription prices by calling 01908 221162 and quoting their contract number.

Tate’s Export Guide is an independent printed and online source of reference on country specific customs requirements and guidelines. We have negotiated a special deal where Parcelforce Worldwide customers can get 10% of the normal subscription price and there is a 14-day free trial.
Call 01908 221 162
Visit www.tatefreightforms.co.uk

The Export Guide
The Export Guide is a bi-annual publication which features invaluable information on all aspects of maximising your overseas sales potential. This includes country profiles, success stories, “export experts” and much more. For all Parcelforce Worldwide customers, this is sent free twice per year.
Visit www.theexportguide.co.uk

DTI - UK Trade & Investment
Offers useful export advice including country and market profiles and cultural information.
Call 020 7215 8000
Visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

Business Links
Access to a range of business support services for exporters.
Call 0845 600 9006
Visit www.businesslink.gov.uk

International Chamber of Commerce
Voice of global business, advice on export policy.
Call 020 7838 9363
Visit www.iccuk.net

SITPRO – UK Trade Facilitation Agency
SITPRO provides commercial companies with independent export documentation advice.
Call 020 7467 7280
Visit www.sitpro.org.uk

HM Revenue & Customs
General guidance on customs and excise issues and tariff classification advice
Call 0845 010 9000
Visit www.hmce.gov.uk
Email: tariff.classification@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk (for HS tariff enquiries)