Customs Corner: Articles and Insights
Your Guide to CDS Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs)
PublishedFor individuals running import and export businesses, it can sometimes seem that there are an awful lot of codes to keep track of when submitting your customs declarations. From tariff… Continue reading Your Guide to CDS Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs)
UK Traders’ Guide to Customs Duties
PublishedFor UK traders importing goods from overseas, one of the most significant business costs you will plan for is likely to be customs duties. At up to 25% of the… Continue reading UK Traders’ Guide to Customs Duties
New guidance on CDS departure messages
PublishedExporters using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) need a departure message to confirm the movement of goods. But some exporters aren’t getting one, so their goods aren’t receiving departure status.… Continue reading New guidance on CDS departure messages
New UK Import Controls from 30 April
PublishedFrom 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type. If called, present the consignment for documentary, physical… Continue reading New UK Import Controls from 30 April
Common User Charge (CUC) Policy
PublishedOn 30 April 2024 the UK Government is introducing new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) import controls as part of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). These controls will protect… Continue reading Common User Charge (CUC) Policy
Closure of open export movements (AES)
PublishedNumber: Ref: 12/2024Subject: Automated Export System (AES) – Closure of open export movements (AES)Who should read: All those involved in the Export ProcedureRelated Notification: Ref: 23/2023Issued by: eCustoms HelpdeskQueries to:… Continue reading Closure of open export movements (AES)
Updated NCTS Migration Window for Ireland
PublishedNumber: Ref: 13/2024Subject: NCTS-P5Who should read: All those involved in Transit Procedures and in the submission of Transit DeclarationsRelated Notification: Ref: 05/2024Issued by: eCustoms HelpdeskQueries to: eCustoms@revenue.ieIssue Date: 24 April… Continue reading Updated NCTS Migration Window for Ireland
Further Validation in AES for Excise Goods
PublishedNumber: Ref: 11/2024Subject: Further Validation in AES for Excise GoodsWho should read: All those involved in the movement of Excise Duty Suspended goods using the Indirect Export ProcedureRelated Notification: Ref:… Continue reading Further Validation in AES for Excise Goods
CHIEF Extension – Limited exceptions process
PublishedDeclarants have until Tuesday 4 June 2024 to move to the CDS. After this date, HMRC will be removing our Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system badge… Continue reading CHIEF Extension – Limited exceptions process
Exports Loaders Guidance for Using CDS v1.1
PublishedBusinesses exporting goods from the UK must switch to the new CDS system by 4 June 2024 as the old CHIEF system is being retired. This document is exports loaders… Continue reading Exports Loaders Guidance for Using CDS v1.1
