HMRC has issued a reminder for traders regarding the changes for movements of goods from the island of Ireland to Great Britain, coming to force from 31 January 2024. Please
Get Ready – Moving Goods From the Island of Ireland to Great Britain
Category: Industry
HMRC – CDS Exports Transition Update
The HM Revenue and Customs has shared with BIFA an information package containing important updates regarding the upcoming phase of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Export Transitioning. This comprehensive package
BIFA and ASM Webinar Will Help Businesses Prepare for Final Migration to CDS for Exports
Press Release | On March 30, 2024, HMRC will formally close the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system for exports, and businesses will need to declare all
Sanctions General Import Licence (SGIL) for Reusable Packaging of Russian Origin
Following the previous Government announcements regarding the implementation of sanction measures against Russian origin iron and steel, including products processed in a third country, HMRC have published information on introduction
HMRC – XI EORI Number Update (08/12)
Following the previous update related to the changes to XI EORI, DAN and CCGs, HMRC has shared with BIFA the letter which is being sent to traders to provide additional
HMRC – XI EORI Number Update
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
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
