How to store customs records effectively? A guide for traders.
a.golebiowska
Managing customs records is a key part of international trade that can affect the success of your business. Find out what documents you need to keep, for how long and in what way to avoid penalties and problems with HMRC. Get practical tips and support from the experts at J. Dauman Logistics!
New Windsor Framework Regulations. Changes to B2B shipments to Northern Ireland.
From 31 March 2025, new regulations introduced under the Windsor Framework will significantly change the rules for sending B2B shipments from the UK to Northern Ireland. For companies involved in international trade, this is a key time to prepare for the changes and ensure compliance with the new regulations.
New version of the NCTS system in the EU
As of 30.10.2024, a new version of the NCTS system will be introduced in the EU. Due to the changes, it is possible that there will be difficulties in the functioning of the system. As the Polish Chamber of Forwarding and Logistics informs, it is important to remember that significant changes will take place with the implementation of the NCTS2 PLUS system. We invite you to familiarise yourself with the information.
Withdrawal of the 'Not for EU' labelling requirement in the UK.
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that it will not make 'Not for EU' labelling compulsory from 1 October 2024, following a consultation. The decision comes after a thorough review of the evidence gathered during the consultation, which revealed numerous concerns from businesses about the additional costs of
New digital changes to alcohol excise duty from 2025.
In March 2025, a new digital service will be introduced to simplify excise duty management processes for alcohol producers, including rectifiers, compound alcohol producers and cider makers. This is part of an ongoing review of alcohol excise that is bringing significant changes for the industry.
Request for refund of overpaid import duty and VAT and fees for rejected imports - online service now available
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!
On 17 May, changes to customs regulations come into force, changing the commodity codes!
Amendments to the customs legislation have been published to include updates to goods codes and tariff quota documents. The changes include updating references to documents containing the classification of imported goods and adding, simplifying and replacing commodity codes. Goods codes that are no longer in use have been removed and the
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
Biosecurity control - risk classification
A reminder! From 31 January, animals, animal products, plants and plant products subject to biosecurity controls will be classified by risk. Based on the inherent risk (high, medium or low) that the commodity poses to food safety and biosecurity, in combination with any specific risk associated with the
