Please see below an update received from HMRC related to forthcoming changes in the Customs Agents and Fast Parcel Operator registers available on the GOV.UK pages. HMRC colleagues will be
Customs Agents and Express Operator Registers Update
Category: General
Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) – Downtime & Fallback Guidance
Please be advised, the Excise Movement Control System release to move onto a new platform will take place as follows: During the downtime period, any Excise movements that are required
ECJU – Notice to Exporters
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published a notice to exporters to notify traders about the forthcoming system changes related to standard individual export license (SIEL) applications. Please see
CDS Update 4.5.0.5 – Actions to Take & Appendix Amendment
Please be advised of an upcoming CDS update schedule on the 16th of August. The system will be updated without a downtime. See the attached document for the detailed list
Anti-Dumping Duty on Steel – Trade Remedies Notice Update
Due to some challenges encountered by a number of BIFA members related to the importation of steel goods in recent years, to keep you updated with relevant changes please find
NCTS 5 Webinar
HMRC invites you to attend a forthcoming webinar related to NCTS5 scheduled on Wednesday 7th August As you may be aware the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) Phase 5 (NCTS5) was
Implementation of EES and Schengen Travel (90/180 Days)
UK HGV operators who do business in the EU have reported that they are unable to maintain usual business operations without their drivers exceeding 90 out of 180 days in
Silvertown & Blackwell Tunnels User Charge Consultation
TfL | The Silvertown tunnel will open in 2025 and will help reduce congestion and deliver faster, more reliable journeys in east London, including new public transport connections. In preparation
BIFA & TT Club Deliver Advice On Maritime Container Safety
Press Release | BIFA used the latest episode in its 2024 webinar series to deliver some key advice on the subject of safety in the container shipping environment. Keynote speaker
NCTS5 – Downtime
HMRC will be carrying out essential maintenance to the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) XI & GB channels, on Saturday 27th July 2024. Timings as follows: Any NCTS data submitted
IATA DG Compliance
We have in the recent past notified members that unless your required amount of DG certificates (Dangerous Goods By Air) are uploaded to the IATA portal, you will be considered
Removal of ‘Attend an Inland Border Facility (IBF)’ Online Service
BIFA has been advised by HMRC that the ‘Attend an IBF’ online service will be removed from 29th July 2024. PLEASE NOTE: No action is required by traders. Customers who
