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MIC - One world, one solution, one mission

MIC is the worldwide leading provider of global customs and trade compliance software solutions. More than 800 customers, in 55+ countries, on six continents, use MIC customs and trade compliance software. We specialize in the integration of global customs and trade compliance systems based on specific corporate structures and consider regional and national legal requirements. We ensure efficient customs operations and compliance within the legal frameworks. 1 GTM Source System with 1 GTM Compliance Database, 1 Graphical User Interface, and 1 consistent Service Organisation – worldwide.

We provide our customers with a high-quality, user-friendly suite of web-based software products which are subject to continuous enhancements and developments. We have established MIC as a global standard for quality in our area of expertise. We continuously invest in technology to sustain our functional and geographic growth. For us, it is fundamental that all our activities are fair, faithful, sustainable and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

MIC is the only privately owned and financially independent global software vendor in the international customs and trade compliance arena with one single IT platform. This allows us to be flexible and quick, powering us to a considerable competitive advantage in these continuously changing, fast-paced and dynamic times.

Benefits

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Most complete product suite

MIC offers the most complete product suite for customs & trade compliance software solutions globally developed by subject matter experts including standard ERP integration (SAP certified) for process automation.

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One-stop-shop

One system, one customs & trade compliance database, one user interface, one maintenance, implementation and support service – worldwide.

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Deployment as

Software as a Service (SaaS) / Cloud Solution.

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High quality

We provide a high-quality, webbased, user-friendly suite of software products, which undergo continuous enhancements and developments.

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Extensive network

MIC has the most extensive network of authorities and professional organizations to provide state-of-the-art and compliant solutions.

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Software maintenance

MIC offers a maintenance contract that guarantees besides updates in accordance with the latest level of technological development also maintenance of legal changes in each of the deployed countries.

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Long-term experience

Over 34 years of exclusive experience in building GTM solutions and automating customs & trade compliance processes for global players.

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International standards

MIC applies a set of best practices and industry standards (e.g. PMP, CMMI, ITIL) to deliver expected results.

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Global Trade Content Service

MIC offers Global Trade Content Services that ensure for 150+ countries automatic regular updates of customs and trade content within the MIC modules.

With MIC, you have a partner that supports in dealing with the challenges of international customs and trade compliance management as well as the related daily operational handling. We provide you with a trendsetting global customs and trade compliance software solution available on 6 continents tailor-made for your needs. For increased legal compliance, time and cost savings due to the standardization and automation of your customs and trade compliance processes.

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US adds new tariffs to EU spirit imports

Imports and Exports | | MIC Customs Solutions |

German and French Cognac, brandy and sparkling wine will face additional tariffs of 25 per cent in the US from this month.

 


French and German brandy, Cognac and sparkling wines have become the latest European products to be hit with tariffs by the US as part of a long-running dispute over state aid for aircraft manufacturers.

Levies of 25 per cent for the spirits will come into force on January 12th, following an announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) in response to previous tariffs on spirits enacted by the EU last year.

In November, Brussels imposed duties of 25 per cent on US rum, brandy, vodka and vermouth. These were in turn a response to US levies on products such as Irish whiskey, single malt Scotch and other liqueurs enacted in October 2019.

While this move had been authorized by the World Trade Organization, the USTR claimed the EU used data from the period covering the Covid-19 pandemic to determine its tariffs, which was distorted by much lower than usual trade volumes.

"The result of this choice was that Europe imposed tariffs on substantially more products than would have been covered if it had utilized a normal period," the USTR stated. 

"As a result, to keep the two actions proportionate to each other, the US is forced to change its reference period to the same period used by the European Union."

However, the USTR added that in order not to escalate the situation further, the new tariffs add up to less than the full amount the US feels it would be entitled to under the EU's calculations.    

The European drinks sector reacted with dismay to the news, warning that it will further dampen trade. Industry publication Spirits Business noted that following the US' imposition of tariffs in 2019, exports of Scotch whisky to the country fell by 34 per cent, while liqueur and cordial exports dropped by 28 per cent.

Director general of trade body Spirits Europe Ulrich Adam said: "Continuing to drag unrelated sectors like ours into this long-standing dispute is only creating additional economic damage. This needs to stop." 

Aircraft manufacturing parts from France and Germany will also be subject to new tariffs.
 


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