HMRC has released guidance listing customs declaration completion requirements for goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks under the Northern Ireland Protocol. The released guidance provides information on how
Category: Industry
Extension to the easement waiving the need for supplying Buyer/Seller information
BIFA had advised Members that at some point HMRC would require the buyer seller information to be included in a Customs declaration however, there had been an easement by which
Upcoming CDS Downtime and the Recommended Actions to Take
Due to scheduled maintenance on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the service will be unavailable to all users on Saturday 23rd September, 21:30 to 04:30 Sunday 24th September. Declarations submitted
FIATA Releases New Guide on Electronic Contracting
FIATA has release its latest publication: the Best Practice Guide on Electronic Contracting, developed under the auspices of the FIATA Advisory Body on Legal Matters (ABLM) to provide best practices
Fraud alert surrounding mangoes from India and Pakistan
We have been contacted by Members who have been defrauded when handling shipments of mangoes from the Indian sub-continent. Although there are variations in the contact parties the following have
UK freight association comments on updated Border Target Operating Model
Press Release | Commenting on yesterday’s publication of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), setting out new controls to protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and create a
BIFA comments on phased approach to the migration from CHIEF to CDS for exports
Following today’s announcement of a phased approach to CDS export migration, Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: “CDS has been a long-time in the
Phased Approach to CDS Export Migration
After a period of development work between HMRC and trade, the Department has now publicly announced a phased implementation approach for CDS exports. The key information is as below: “After
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
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
BIFA collaborates with Mandata and RHA to help improve mental health and public perception of HGV drivers
Mandata, a leading transport management software provider, in collaboration with the Road Haulage Association, has launched ‘The UK’s Kindest Town’ campaign with the ambition to promote acts of kindness, community
Northern Ireland Duty Reimbursement Scheme Launches
Traders can now reclaim duty on “at risk” goods moving into Northern Ireland which do not subsequently move into the EU after HMRC launched the Duty Reimbursement Scheme today (June