Following the initial announcement related to the implementation of NCTS 5, HMRC has released further Phase 5 information related to data submission requirements. Following the UK switch to NCTS5 on
NCTS 5 Update – Data Requirements
Category: HMRC
HMRC System Maintenance – CDS Planned Outage
Due to scheduled maintenance on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the CDS service will be unavailable to all users on Thursday 10th August 2023, 10pm to 11:10pm. Declarations submitted during
HMRC Update – XI EORI Invalidation Process
HMRC has commenced the XI EORI number removal process for businesses with GB addresses and without a permanent business establishment (PBE) in Northern Ireland (NI). HMRC has issued the below
HMRC Notification – CDS not collecting Duty Deferment account funds for specific declarations
HMRC has notified BIFA about a VAT collection issue affecting a limited number of declarations submitted between October 2022 and April 2023. As a result, the VAT has not been
Code Change on CDS – Alcohol Duty Rates and Relief
Please see below the verbatim message we have received from HMRC related to the forthcoming changes to Alcohol Duty from 1st August 2023. At the Spring Budget 2023, the Chancellor
HMRC – STW Programme / S&S GB User Research Invitation
HMRC is seeking volunteers to participate in User Research related to the Single Trade Window (STW) Program – Safety & Security (S&S) GB submissions. For more information, please see the
HMRC pursuing customs debt on imports where BIFA Members acted as an indirect representative
BIFA has been aware that since 2021, that there has been a growing number of actions being taken by HMRC against BIFA Members, in particular, relating to valuation issues surrounding
CDS 999L Waiver Extension
HMRC has announced a further extension to use the document waiver 999L code. See below for the updates. As a result, traders can continue using waiver document code ‘999L’ on
Weekend Tariff Changes
BIFA has received the below verbatim message from HMRC regarding the weekend tariff changes. In preparation for the Tariff Changes due to take place this weekend, please see information below
HMRC announces two consultations to implement Border 2025 Strategy
In the Spring Budget, the government announced a series of initiatives to improve how goods move across the border. Previously, BIFA has circulated information on a voluntary standard for customs
HMRC Provides Update On Current CDS Issues
Further to our earlier communications this week, HMRC has provided BIFA with an update on the progress so far in restoring a normal service on CDS. The technical fix that
