Spring Budget 2023 – Simplifying Customs Processes Update

Following the Spring Budget 2023 announcement published earlier this year, where HMRC were seeking traders’ views on a number of different subjects, the Government has announced the next steps on a package of improvements to streamline customs processes and reduce admin burdens for businesses

The announced summary information is based on the feedback collected from the trade via a series of calls for evidence and consultations focused on the following areas:

• Introducing a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries
• The future of customs declarations
• Bringing goods into the UK temporarily
• Modernising Authorisations
• Changes to Customs Guarantees for Special Procedures, Temporary Storage and Duty Deferment
• Transit policy simplifications

HMRC has also supplied two letters, including further information, which can be found here:

Please see the below link for more information:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-simplification-measures-december-2023/summary-of-customs-simplification-measures-december-2023