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
Weekend Tariff Changes
Category: Policy and Compliance
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 Systems Downtime (ICS NI/ICS TPVS & EMCS) – 02/07/2023
Please be advised, due to essential maintenance the below services will not be available on Sunday 2nd July 2023 – 9:00 to 21:30. ICS NI and ICS TPVSImport Control System
Barclays Planned Maintenance to Impact CDS – 02/07/23
Please be advised, due to planned maintenance of the Barclays – Faster Payment Service, processing durations for some declarations will be affected on Sunday 2nd July, 01:30 to 13:30. If
NTE 2023/08: Russia Sanctions – Trade Sanctions Circumvention
Since the commencement of the war between Russia and the Ukraine, BIFA has been warning Members to be extra vigilant when asked to ship goods to Russia. The Russia sanctions
Schengen 90/180 Rule and the Impact on the Road Haulage Sector
Under the terms of Schengen, non-EEA nationals cannot spend more than a total of 90 days within a total period of 180 days without obtaining a visa. One of the
Barclays Planned Maintenance (CDS Impact) – Saturday 24th June
Please be advised, due to planned maintenance of the Barclays – Faster Payment Service, processing durations for some declarations will be affected on Saturday 24th June, 02:45 to 15:30. If
DEFRA issues commodity code search for animals/animal products
The search allows traders of animals and most products of animal origin to more easily identify the TOM risk categorisation of their EU & EFTA origin goods. As set out
CDS Downtime – Saturday 24th June
Due to scheduled maintenance the Customs Declaration Service will be unavailable from 9:30pm on Saturday 24th June 2023 until 3:00am on Sunday 25th June 2023. Declarations submitted during this timeframe
Developing Countries Trading Scheme replaces UK General Scheme of Preferences
This change takes effect on Monday 19th June 2023. In order to assist traders to prepare and successfully transition to the new scheme, HMRC has shared guidance which aims to
DEFRA launches consultation on the Common User Charge
Following the recently published draft Target Operating Model, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is inviting traders to submit their responses on the proposed methodology and rates
UK Government announces updates to Windsor Framework and launch of UK Internal Market Scheme
As part of the Windsor Framework implementation process, the Government has published detailed guidance highlighting important information regarding the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. The
