Customs Corner: Articles and Insights
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
Exports Declarant Guidance for Using CDS v1.1
PublishedHMRC is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) with a new system, the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). This will be the only system for submitting import… Continue reading Exports Declarant Guidance for Using CDS v1.1
Prepare your business for the upcoming import control changes in 30 April 2024
PublishedNew import controls into the UK will come into effect from 30 April 2024. In the article, we bring you info on what you need to do to comply.
UK Internal Market Scheme – Frequently Asked Questions
PublishedThe UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) is an improved trusted trader scheme for businesses moving “not at risk” goods into Northern Ireland. In this article, we explore the main frequently… Continue reading UK Internal Market Scheme – Frequently Asked Questions
UK VAT and EORI Guidance Update
PublishedHMRC recently announced an update to VAT and EORI guidance. This means that if a business deregisters for VAT, their EORI number(s) will also be removed. If a business deregisters for… Continue reading UK VAT and EORI Guidance Update
Notice to Newly Registered UK Traders
PublishedAhead of the CHIEF closure for exports, HMRC has advised that new CHIEF export badge permissions will not be issued after 20 March 2024. CHIEF to CDS Migration Timeline All… Continue reading Notice to Newly Registered UK Traders
UKIMS authorisation and updates to CDS NI Imports
PublishedHMRC have recently published updated guidance on the UKIMS authorisation and declarations for goods being moved into NI. This is part of the CDS Release 4.4.0 scheduled for 23rd March… Continue reading UKIMS authorisation and updates to CDS NI Imports
AIS-V2: Upgrades to the Automated Import System
PublishedNumber: Ref: 07/2024Subject: Upgrade to AIS (Automated Import System) to introduce: New data set and messages and Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI)Who should read: All those involved in Import proceduresRelated… Continue reading AIS-V2: Upgrades to the Automated Import System
CDS Exports – Open to All Routes
PublishedAttention UK Exporters! You can move all your export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service from Monday 4 March. All businesses will be able to move all their export declarations… Continue reading CDS Exports – Open to All Routes