Update On CDS Transition For Imports
Tue. 20 Sep 2022
From 1st October 2022, businesses will need to make all their import declarations using the Customs Declarations Service.
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Simplifying declarations on CDS - Waiver Document Code 999L
Fri. 16 Sep 2022
Earlier this year HMRC added waiver document code ‘999L’ to the UK Trade Tariff: volume 3 for CDS for imports and exports movements between Great Britain and the rest of the world. This code can be used for certain controlled and restricted goods where it is deemed a licence is not applicable.
HMRC Issues CDS Error Code Guidance
Wed. 14 Sep 2022
BIFA's Policy team has been provided two documents helping Members navigate any error codes they come across on CDS.
General guidance on attending an IBF
Fri. 9 Sep 2022
Update on Inland Border Facility (IBF) testing and guidance on when to attend an IBF
Overview of the HMRC CDS Customer Support Model (CSM)
Fri. 9 Sep 2022
HMRC have provided a pack which provides an overview of the Customer Support Model (CSM) offer.
African Swine Fever: New controls on pork and pork products entering Great Britain
Tue. 6 Sep 2022
From Thursday 1 September new restrictions are in place for the import of pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states.
Turkey or Turkiye?
Thu. 1 Sep 2022
Over the last few weeks, BIFA has received several enquiries regarding the impact of Turkey’s name change from its anglicised version to the Turkish version Turkiye. International organisations like the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and NATO have already adopted Türkiye following a formal request from the Turkish authorities.
Closure of Inland Border Facility at North Weald - 11th September
Thu. 1 Sep 2022
BIFA Members are reminded that the North Weald IBF site will be closing to all customers from midnight on the 11th September 2022.