After the initial announcement regarding changes to XI EORI, DAN and CCGs, BIFA approached HMRC and held two meetings with the Department. As a result of these discussions, we have
HMRC – XI EORI Number Update
Category: Industry
Member Issues With Iron and Steel Imports
BIFA’s attention has been drawn to an issue concerning import duties and quotas for imports of Iron and Steel. The imposition of such duties etc seem to be complex and
HMRC – GVMS User Research
HMRC is seeking participants to take part in a research related to the development of the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. The aim is to better understand the needs of those
Update from Dover Port Health Authority regarding location of the Short Straits BCP
On the 17th November, DEFRA publicly advised its decision to establish one BCP for the Short Straits at Sevington. This information was forwarded to BIFA Members via the Association’s website
HMRC Call Out for Volunteers for Single Trade Window User Testing
When fully operational, the Single Trade Window will provide a secure gateway between businesses and UK border processes and systems, allowing users to meet their import, export and transit obligations
Import of SPS Goods Via the Short Straits – One Government-run Border Control Post
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) delivers a risk-based, proportionate, and technologically advanced approach to import health controls. It recognises as paramount, the imperative to protect the UK’s biosecurity from
Provisional Recommendation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to End the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER)
On 19 January 2023, the CMA published a document seeking views on a proposal to recommend to the then Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that she
We Want To Hear About Your Readiness for GB Import Controls
DEFRA has requested that BIFA brings to our Members attention an initiative led by Defra as part of their trader readiness efforts concerning the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)
Defra: Updates to the BTOM risk categorisation
Defra has published updates to the BTOM risk categorisation for EU animal products. Please see below the message received from Defra about these updates. We have updated our guidance for
Safety & Security – Waivers Update
As outlined in the Border Target Operating Model released in August, a revised strategy for Safety & Security (S&S) controls for imports and exports has been implemented. From 19 December
HMRC – User Research Survey
HMRC is looking for volunteers to complete a short survey to help inform User Research related to the development of the Digital Services. Please see below the outline of the
HMRC Seeking Views on The WOWGR 1999
Following the announcement in March 2022 to review of The Warehousekeepers & Owners of Warehoused Goods Regulations (WOWGR) 1999, HMRC has issued an invitation to all traders dealing with excise
