Testimonials by JY XBorder Consulting Ltd's clients can be provided upon request. Please refer to Jessica Yang's LinkedIn profile by clicking on her photo above (or visit: linkedin.com/in/jessicaxy-yang) for a list of personal recommendations.
JY XBorder Consulting is a consultancy firm, based in London and Zurich, providing trade-related advisory services to businesses of all sizes. If you are engaged in import or export activities, and you are seeking guidance or support, you have come to the right place.
The world of trade is becoming increasingly complex. JY XBorder Consulting will navigate the rules and regulations with you, so your business can carry on with your cross-border trade activities.
JY XBorder Consulting delivers clear, practical and easy to follow advice to you timely and efficiently. It will support you every step of the way to achieving your goals, becoming your trusted advisor for the years to come.
Our Services
Getting ready to trade for new importers or exporters
If you are a business planning to import to or export from the UK post-Brexit, or have recently started to trade goods, and you are unsure if your business operation is set up correctly to do so, you may find the following types of support helpful:
Setting up to trade
We will put in place the necessary registrations and internal processes to help you start importing and exporting, or conduct market research to identify the best market entry strategy for you.
Day-to-day operational support help desk
We will be on call. Once you are good to go, we are happy to provide ongoing support with queries you have.
Customs special procedures
We will identify potential savings. There are a number of customs reliefs you can claim through the use of customs special procedures, which simplify the customs process and improve your cash flow. The application and approval process can be time consuming, so it is best to start planning early. JY XBorder Consulting can help you determine which ones are likely to benefit you, and provide support during application and implementation.
Maintaining a healthy Customs Function
You may be an experienced importer or exporter already, but as your business expands you will want to improve your Customs Function to prevent any expensive errors. You may find the following types of services helpful:
Customs Function health check
We deliver an experienced pair of eyes to critically examine the set-up of your customs processes and controls to help reduce any potential cost of non-compliance in the future.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) audit support
We will walk you through the process if you are selected for audit by HMRC, JY XBorder Consulting provides support from preparation to post-audit requests, as well as support during the audit itself.
Customs knowledge
We provide practical training on customs matters so that you can build in-house customs capability. Customs rules are evolving constantly. As such, there is a need to ensure that your team can learn about the most up-to-date developments.
Customs Operations Optimisation
If you are a business with your own customs team, but your resources are stretched to the limit by day-to-day operations, you may find the following services valuable:
Trade data analysis
JY XBorder Consulting can gather insights from your import / export data, using both internal and external sources. It is useful to map out your supply chain to see where savings can be made.
Restructuring supply chain and planning for the future
JY XBorder Consulting can review your current supply chain structure and customs processes as your business grows. We can make these sustainable as the volume of your imports increases. Consider streamlining your operations to reduce costs.
Free Trade Agreement cost benefit analysis
The financial benefits of meeting complex rules of origin to benefit from Free Trade Agreements increases with scale. JY XBorder Consulting can estimate the benefits for you and assist with your Approved Exporter application.
About
Jessica Yang
Director and FounderJessica is the Director and Founder of JY XBorder Consulting Ltd and its affiliated entity, JY XBorder Consulting LLC. She is an experienced problem-solver, having worked in the consultancy world for the last decade in Asia and Europe. Now, Jessica is based in London and Zurich.
Previously, Jessica worked in the Global Trade team of EY in London for 5.5 years, where she led numerous strategic cross-border projects. Jessica is enthusiastic about making trade more accessible for her clients.
In 2021, together with an international team of people passionate about customs, Jessica established a non-profit organisation. As the chair and CEO of Customs Knowledge Institute, she is the keeper of the vision of this organisation to promote the sharing and learning of customs knowledge.
When Jessica is not advising businesses on customs and trade matters, she spends her time with music and art.
News
New to trading across borders or in need of a quick refresher? Check out the brand-new crash course on customs created by the Customs Knowledge Institute!
Jessica is course coordinator of this course. The Mini Course on customs will help you to build a solid understanding of customs principles and how they work in practice in the context of EU-UK trade as well as trading beyond the EU in general.
It is a key ingredient for small and medium-sized businesses planning trading activities in 2021 and beyond, and it is also an excellent base for training those with little customs experience.
The course was developed and delivered by an international team of experienced practitioners who deal with customs in the EU and the UK as advisor, lawyer, customs officials, and custom broker.
Check out the trailer above and sign up here where you can watch the introduction to the course.
The course is available for purchase on an EU knowledge platform. Purchasing the Mini Course will give you access to the virtual course for 8 weeks. In addition, you will have access to all the articles published on the knowledge platform. Get started with building your knowledge today!
Keep moving
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What could possibly go wrong in 2022?
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New year, new course! University of Limerick - Global Trade Compliance
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Is your business compliant? Can you make savings?
January 2022We've partnered with VAT Matters Ltd to to deliver holistic customs & VAT health check …
Will Santa still make it to town on time in 2022?
December 2021Christmas is a busy season, especially for Santa Claus. With workshops in secret locations dotted …
Enterprise Lithuania's virtual event: Brexit (29 Nov 2021)
November 2021Enterprise Lithuania organised a virtual conference on 29 November to discuss Brexit challenges for businesses …
A coffee break with… Timothy Lyons
November 2021This is a “coffee break” article from CCRM's new series featuring thought leaders in the …
Three pitfalls to avoid in 2022 when moving goods between the EU and the UK
November 2021It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning …
Three reasons why you should double check what you imported this year
November 2021Did your business buy goods from outside the UK this year? Do you know how …
The EU's 2022 Tariff is out
October 2021Goods are classified for customs purposes using the Combined Nomenclature (CN) in the EU. Every …
The European Commission publishes an updated overview of FTA and trade negotiations
October 2021The European Commission has published an updated overview of FTA and trade negotiations. An overview …
Must-read guidance for users of the EU-UK TCA
October 2021HMRC published a new collection of guidance to help businesses understand the rules of origin …
The Mini Course on customs is finally here!
October 2021New to trading across borders or in need of a quick refresher? Check out the …
EU-UK trade 2021 – Top 5 customs compliance mistakes and how to avoid them
September 2021For businesses trading between the EU and UK, 2021 has been a year of change. …
What does it mean to have a direct or indirect representative for customs clearance in the UK?
July 2021When goods cross a border, customs formalities need to be completed. The trader has the …
Staying ahead of the game: anticipating a customs audit
June 2021**If your business buys goods from abroad and imports them, then the next customs audit …
A chance for businesses to reduce their post-Brexit customs duty bill – UK tariff suspensions
May 2021Exactly a year following the publication of the UK’s Global Tariff, the UK government announced …
How to make the most of your customs advisory & trade budget
May 2021Customs is a niche topic. Businesses of all sizes have been puzzled by customs queries …
A coffee break with… Mette Werdelin Azzam
April 2021This interview first appeared in CCRM Journal for Practitioners in Europe, Issue 8, May / …
Managing the cost of making customs declarations: are software solutions the future?
April 2021**How much does it cost?** When goods cross a border, customs formalities must be completed. …
Using importer’s knowledge to claim preferential treatment: a gift or a trap?
February 2021Trade agreements (e.g. EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)) allow businesses to claim preferential treatment …
Customs and contracts: consequences of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
January 2021In this article, we explore three common customs mistakes, since the introduction of the UK-EU …
EU-UK trade: customs duty impact on distribution centre models
January 2021What does the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) mean for businesses that sell finished …
CMG Brexit & Customs Conference
December 2020Jessica spoke at CMG's Brexit & Customs Conference on Brexit and its implications for access …
Customs valuation: what it is and why businesses should care about it?
December 2020Customs duty is levied on imported goods that attract a positive rate of duty. The …
Jessica's latest publication for the EIU on covid-19 and illicit trade
October 2020Illicit trade is multifaceted. Whilst counterfeiting tops the list, drug trafficking, human and wildlife trafficking …
Jessica is teaching the Certificate in Customs and Trade course run by Chartered Accountants Ireland
October 2020Jessica is training chartered accountants on the Certificate in Customs and Trade course, together with …
New offering! Bespoke customs training
July 2020JY XBorder Consulting is pleased to announce the exciting new offering available to businesses looking …
UK Global Tariff: customs duty and cash flow
June 2020This article looks at practical Brexit planning considerations for businesses likely to be affected by …
Understanding rules of origin for the food and drink industry
May 2020Following the UK Government’s newly published post-Brexit tariff regime, this article takes a look at …
UK-Japan FTA: A summary of the UK’s strategic approach
May 2020The UK published its strategic approach to negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan …
Home sweet home! In life after COVID-19 and Brexit, will freeports encourage reshoring?
May 2020Protectionism is the kneejerk reaction of policymakers in the face of grim economic forecasts and …
Lessons learnt from COVID-19: the cross-border part of supply chains is overlooked, vulnerable and complex. What can be done about it?
April 2020One of the main recurring themes of the COVID-19 response has been border, border and …
Top 5 to-dos for in-house customs professionals under lockdown
April 2020While many people here in the UK shudder at the thought of at least another …
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