That was the News: March 2025

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Niamh O'Connor
4 April 2025

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As we enter the month of April, we take a moment to remember our dear colleague, Sarah. It’s hard to believe a year has passed without her vibrant presence. While this time naturally brings a sense of sadness, we choose to reflect on the joy she brought into our lives and her lasting impact on us all. Sarah remains a cherished part of our memories, from her infectious laughter during team meetings to her thoughtful nature.

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Case Study UK Trade Remedies: Countervailing Measures (Subsidies)

What is Countervailing?

Countervailing duties (CVD) are specific tariffs imposed on imported goods to offset subsidies provided by foreign governments to their domestic producers, ensuring fair competition.


CDS - Changes to Ozone Depleting Substances Import and Export Measures

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has implemented changes on behalf of the Environment Agency, to the controls on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) as previously notified in Tariff Stop Press Notice - 27 January 2025 - UK Integrated Online Tariff.


Foot and mouth disease in Hungary Important information for importers

DEFRA issued information as of 10th March 2025 confirming that Foot and Mouth disease has been reported in Hungary.


NTE 2025/06: upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list - GOV.UK

The Department of Business and Trade has issued a Notice to Exporters 2025/06 published on 11th March 2025. This notice gives advance warning of updates due to be made to the UK Strategic Export Controls List. 


US Imposition of Safeguarding Measures and EU Response: Countermeasures on US Steel and Aluminium Tariffs Explained

The Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. §1862) Article 232 makes provision for the US President to impose import trade measures where he considers there to be a threat to US national security. 


Exporters, Importers and Declarants – Who Can Act and Who is Liable?

The question of who can appear on a UK Customs declaration is one that is not as simple as it might seem when it comes to the current rules and regulations, as laid down in UK legislation and in the UK Trade Tariff, Volume 3 for CDS. So, who can act as an exporter, importer or declarant and where does that leave them in terms of liability for the declaration and for the Customs debt?


Transit Movements - Important Information from HMRC

The Office of Transit penalty for missing Transit MRNs on the GVMS will commence on 7th April 2025.


The Windsor Framework and Parcels – All Change!

New arrangements for sending parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland by parcel carriers from 1st May 2025.


Important NCTS5 Information About Unloading Remarks Carried Out During British Summertime (BST)

Since NCTS5 went live with Transitional rules on 28th June 2024 and Final State Rules on 21st January 2025, HMRC has been providing ongoing support to assist customers. In this update, they are providing information on potential issues traders may encounter when entering unloading remarks during British Summertime (BST), which runs from 30th March to 26th October 2025 inclusive.


Simplified access to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) through your Business Tax Account (BTA)

HMRC have introduced a change, adding a new CDS section to the Business Tax Account (BTA) homepage.



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