Bank account details for making payments by bank transfer for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service have been updated. Please ensure you use the new account details for all
CDS Import – Bank Transfer Details Change
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GOV.uk – EES Information Page
BIFA has previously advised Members with the EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) and the DfT has advised us that the GOV.uk page on EES has gone live; with information and
Suspension of Licences for Israel
On 2nd of September the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has announced a suspension of a number of export licences for military exports to Israel. Below are the
NCTS5 – National Transit Movements Issue Update
HMRC has shared an update and useful instructions related to a recently identified issue with National Transit entries for Great Britain to Great Britain (GB – GB) or Northern Ireland
Defra | BTOM Update
Defra has published a comprehensive update listing information relating to new single CHEDD and the changes, Transit Notifications, compliance guidelines, and contact points. Border Target Operating Model update – getting
Customs Agents and Express Operator Registers Update
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
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
