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New post-Brexit Border Controls
By Ian Simmonds 19 Apr, 2024
Checks on EU food imports delayed again?
UK Exporters are urged by HMRC to enrol in the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
By Ian Simmonds 25 Jan, 2024
UK exporters are advised by HMRC to enrol in the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), which will be necessary for export declarations beginning on March 31, 2024.
The final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)
By Ian Simmonds 02 Jan, 2024
The final Border Target Operating Model sets out a new approach to security controls, and sanitary and phytosanitary controls.
UK Border Controls for Food
By Ian Simmonds 29 Aug, 2023
As new post-Brexit border controls kick in on April 30th, the UK government has reportedly informed port health officials that it will not “turn on” health and safety checks for EU imports.
HMRC announce new approach for CDS Exports Declarations
By Ian Simmonds 23 Aug, 2023
A new phased approach for businesses moving export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today.
Replacing UK GSP with DCTS
By Ian Simmonds 28 Jul, 2023
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) came into force on 19 June 2023 and has now replaced the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). The Department for Business and Trade has stated that the DCTS is a simpler and more generous preferential trading scheme which has been designed to boost trade with developing countries in order to support their development.
New Advance Valuation Ruling Service
By ICS Global Services Limited 27 Jul, 2023
Importers can use a new online service for an Advanced Valuation Ruling where HM Revenue and Customs will confirm the method used to calculate the declared import values are correct and this is legally-binding for 3 years.
Import and export Documents
By Ian Simmonds 02 May, 2022
Correct documentation is vital when importing or exporting, as inappropriate or overlooked documentation can lead to shipping delays, increased costs and business risks, such as cancelled international commercial activities.
GB Abandons New Food Import Controls for 2022
By Ian Simmonds 28 Apr, 2022
The remaining food import controls on EU goods will no longer be introduced this year, the government has announced. The government will now review how to implement these remaining controls and will introduce the new Target Operating Model for 2023, which will be based on an assessment of risk and will harness the power of data and technology.
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