That was the News: September 2023

BY:

Niamh O'Connor
10 October 2023

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As September ushers in a shift in seasons, particularly marked by the transition to autumnal weather in the United Kingdom, it also heralds a series of alterations in the realm of international trade. These changes are not merely climatic but are linked to various global economic factors and developments. Take, for example, the continuing conflict in Ukraine, which has prompted a surge in sanctions imposed on Russia and Russian products, spanning the United Kingdom and the European Union. In contrast, the start of autumn can have a notable impact on supply chain operations as companies gear up for the holiday season; if this period marks the beginning of your busiest trading time, keeping compliance at the forefront of your priorities is crucial.

S&H News: 🔊 September signifies the beginning of a fresh academic term in education. At Strong & Herd, the team engages in internal upskill sessions to ensure we stay up-to-date with customs and international trade regulations. For all the latest news & updates, check out our Industry Insights page, and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn! 

 

Customs Warehousing and Preferential Origin

A Customs Warehouse allows traders to store goods with suspended duty or import VAT payments. When goods are in a Customs Warehouse, they are considered to have never landed in that country.


Case Study for the Direct Consignment Rule using a Customs Warehouse and Non-Manipulation

Understanding the significance of a Non-Manipulation certificate and its optimal applications is perhaps, more than ever, vital for UK exporters, who may have previously faced pricing challenges. 


The UK Border Target Operating Model and Movements from the island of Ireland Explained

The publication of the UK Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) now guarantees that Northern Ireland businesses will continue to enjoy unfettered access when transporting goods to Great Britain. 


Border Target Operating Model Overview

 The UK Government published the final Border Target Operating Model, or BTOM, in August this year, with a view to outlining how the government proposes to implement simplified border control measures and border management, while giving consideration to the fine balance between effective border controls, and simplifying the administration requirement at the border for all UK businesses. 


Importing goods into the UK temporarily – HMRC Call for Evidence

HMRC have issued a call for evidence relating to goods imported temporarily into GB for subsequent re-export. 


DEFRA Update Import Information on Chilled Minced Meats & Meat Preparations

Defra have published a further update to import information with reference to chilled minced meats and meat preparations to support imports of these products from the end of January 2024. 


ATTS Expression of Interest - Trusted Trader Scheme

The Expression of Interest (EoI) for the Accredited Trusted Trader Scheme (ATTS) is now live. 


Prepare to move your exports to the Customs Declaration Service

In August 2023, HMRC unveiled their phased plan for rolling out the implementation of CDS (Customs Declaration Service) for exports, following its successful implementation for imports in 2022. 


Update to The Advance Valuation Ruling Service

 Changes to who can access the Advance Valuation Ruling Service (AVRS). Applying for an Advance Valuation Ruling before making an import declaration will help a business check the correct valuation method and have a legally backed decision from HMRC. Using this service confirms the accuracy of a given valuation method used at import for their compliance records. 



Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing

This engaging and informative one-day course will introduce you to the world of exporting and importing and focus on the terms and practices used through interactive exercises and activities. This will give you an insight into how goods are bought and sold worldwide. 

19th October - Book Now


Focus On: Temporary Imports & Exports

Whether your sales teams, engineers and technicians hand-carry goods when going overseas or you send them unaccompanied for demonstrations, exhibition, hire or loan, for testing or to have work done on them, each temporary movement will require customs declarations at export and import. 

11th October - Book Now


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