Department for Business and Trade Interview

James Markey, founder of UNI SIM, was interviewed as part of a panel by the Department for Business and Trade as part of their “Made in the UK, sold to the world” roadshow.

Some key takeaways include

• Identity your products HS code
• Using the Tariff Checker to get the right import and export duties for your product
• Approach cultural diversity with an open, respectful approach. A smile goes along way and most people will forgive you for any unintentional faux pas

James Markey is an ‘Export Champion’ for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and often works in tandem with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to help SME’s export their good and services around the world.