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Modernising Authorisations to streamline HMRC customs and excise procedures

Modernising Authorisations was announced in last year’s spring budget and will come into force on September 30 2024 to improve the flow of trade and cut costs for businesses.

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Navigating regulation changes regarding evidence of origin goods benefitting from UK free trade agreements

Businesses which trade overseas are being urge to ensure they understand a new regulatory change which has come into effect regarding errors around evidence of origin.

New Border Procedures Coming into Effect this January

Please ensure you are ready for the new border procedures coming into effect at the end of January. These changes will impact anyone involved in the importation of plants, animals,…

Shipping cost are rising due to a continuous Red Sea crisis

Due to the current situation in the Suez Canal and Red Sea, shipping lines are avoiding this area and using alternative shipping route around Cape of Good Hope. These measures are…

New UK & EU Restrictions on Russian Origin Iron and Steel

Dear Valued Customers, We’d like to share with you recent updates to the sanctions placed on Russian goods by both the UK and the EU, due to take effect from…

Customs Declaration Service has now been delayed further for Exports

Dear Valued Customers, We would like to inform you about an important update regarding the implementation of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for Export Declarations. Previously, we communicated that all…

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Customs changes for shipping to Northern Ireland – UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS)

Following the agreement of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland, the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) is replacing the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS). The UKIMS will enable more businesses…

The UK free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand offering new trade opportunities will be signed off on 1st June 2023

We are excited to share with you the latest news about the UK free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand. On June 1st, 2023, the UK will sign off a…

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XI EORI numbers for trade with Northern Ireland

HMRC is currently in the process of contacting companies to confirm if they still require an XI EORI number, you may have already received a letter. When the UK left the…

Guidance: Goods arriving in Great Britain without an Import Declaration (CIP)

This Customs Information Paper sets out HMRC’s policy on importers or their agents who were eligible to make an import declaration and who have unintentionally found themselves in receipt of…

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