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Commenting on the recent announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) for Customs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, BIFA, says: “Having criticised HMRC when it originally published its Transitional Simplified Procedures in February, we now welcome the …

UK businesses undertaking international trade are, right now, understandably focused on Brexit – what declaration documentation changes will be required and what additional resources will be needed to manage the transition? But while this is without doubt a significant event, it is no excuse for overlooking the biggest change occurring …

Agency Sector Management (ASM) is working on contingency plans for businesses affected by the new UK’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) in the wake that a full roll-out of the new system might be delayed. CDS is due to replace the current Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system …

Contrary to rumor and speculation, fulfillment houses will not have to check every single package they receive from overseas clients to comply with the rules laid down by the new Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS). They will, however, need to demonstrate that reasonable due diligence has been exercised to …

Many UK companies are still uncertain about how to implement the impending changes, or even are unaware, of the European Union and HMRC legislation for goods passing through Customs procedures, which could have a direct financial impact on how they do business. The new Union Customs Code (UCC) takes effect …