Request for refund of overpaid import duty and VAT and fees for rejected imports - online service now available
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Please be advised that HMRC has announced the launch of two new online services relating to applying for the refund of overpaid import duty and VAT and the refund or remission of charges for rejected imports. We invite you to read the necessary information and source links as well as links and redirection to the applications.
Important information on the regulations for dangerous goods shipments to the UK.
Make sure your Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) certificates are up to date by 31 May! To meet the registration requirements of an IATA Accredited Agent or Intermediary, it is crucial that your company demonstrates that it employs staff with a valid Dangerous Goods Receiving Training Certificate. Read more!
URGENT!!! Blackwall tunnel closures in May and June!
Important information for exporters and importers! The Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic for several weekends in May and June to support work on the Blackwall Tunnel's northbound carriageway. We invite you to find out more. The closures are necessary to help implement the road configuration
Important information about upcoming border controls in the UK!
On 19 April, reports emerged that health and safety controls on imports of goods from the EU would not be 'switched on' as planned, i.e. from 30 April 2024. Derfa's press office warns that this information is not true - the controls, as announced, will start from
Common User Charge rates confirmed!
The Common User Charge rates have been confirmed on the Gov.UK website. The Government is introducing a Common User Charge on all eligible imports of animal products, plants and plant products entering the UK via the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel in Kent. The introduction of the new SPS import controls is intended to
March 2025. HMRC will launch a new digital service!
March 2025. HMRC plans to launch a new digital service to simplify and modernise the alcohol tax approval, refund and payment processes for UK producers. This delivers on HMRC's commitment to offer more digital options to provide customers with a modern and speedy solution whose
March 24, 2024 CDS changes for goods moving to Northern Ireland come into effect!
HMRC has announced changes to the completion of declarations for goods imported into Northern Ireland using the customs declaration service. The forthcoming changes will come into effect on 24 March 2024 and will affect goods imported into Northern Ireland from Great Britain and goods imported into Ireland
Legal requirements in the UK for the provision of food information to consumers that you must comply with as a food business.
Packaging and labelling. Legal requirements for the provision of food information to consumers vary by region in the UK. With the exception of Northern Ireland, references to European Union (EU) regulations should be understood to mean retained EU law. In Northern Ireland, EU food law applies. Retained
New import controls from 31 January!
Prepare now to stay compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain. What changes are coming on 31 January 2024? Read on for helpful information and resource material!
Final version of the Border Target Operating Model.
The UK government has published the final version of the Border Target Operating Model. This is a document that describes the rules for importing goods into the UK from all other countries, including the European Union.
