The ICC is holding a UK Ukraine Virtual Trade Mission on the 12th December and we would like to invite BIFA Members to take part. The purpose of the Virtual
ICC Ukraine’s invitation to the Ukraine UK Virtual Trade Mission
Category: Customs
NCTS5 Data Fields Comms and Webinar Invite
Please find below the next HMRC communications to prepare CTC users for NCTS5 Final State rules, which will be introduced on 21 January 2025. These comms cover changes to data
French Transit Management System (Delta-T) Downtime
French Customs authorities will be switching off their national transit management system (Delta-T) from Friday 25 October at 18:00 until Monday 28 October at 10:00 (Central European Time) Goods travelling
Changes to CDS Tariff Data Structure – Autonomous Suspensions
Please be aware of an upcoming change to the UK Tariff data structure, effective from 1st November 2024 The tariff mechanism for Autonomous Suspensions will be changing from a 103
Safety & Security Declarations from the EU – HMRC Update
HMRC has published an update to assist traders with the forthcoming implementation of the safety and security declaration requirements, for goods imported from the European Union The update provides further
Update on New TSA Requirements – Established Business Relationship Confirmation
The TSA has issued new requirements for cargo shipments on passenger carriers travelling to or through the USA and originating in one of the countries designated by the TSA. These
HMRC | Update on the implementation of the Windsor Framework
The Windsor Framework establishes a new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland via both parcels and freight. Please see the below update
CLECAT Update: Stricter Air Cargo Security Requirements for USA & Canada
CLECAT has provided an update on the security requirements following on from two separate incidents of incendiary devices catching alight at carrier’s cargo hubs. Please view the update from CLECAT
Easement of Import Checks on Medium-Risk Fruit and Veg Extended
On the 13th of September, the government extended the easement of import checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables imported from the EU from January 2025 to 1 July 2025. Such
HMRC System Downtime – CDS 4.6.0 Update & Actions to Take
HMRC has announced upcoming downtimes for the below systems, as well as guidance for traders related to CDS 4.6.0. The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) XI & GB channels, will be
UK Starts Construction of Irish Sea Post-Brexit Border Control Facility
Construction has officially begun on a new border control post in Holyhead, North Wales, facilitating post-Brexit checks on goods arriving from the Republic of Ireland. Scheduled to become operational in
Germany Announces Stricter Border Controls
Germany has advised that it is introducing stricter border controls. The key points are as below. There are numerous articles on this subject in the mainstream news channels. Given Germany’s
