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Update on information regarding Border Force Impact of industrial action at some airports and Port of Newhaven

Thu. 15 Dec 2022

Earlier this week BIFA circulated information regarding the impact of industrial action that is being undertaken by Border Force. We have now received the following updated information from government which gives a more detailed analysis and some guidance.

Form C81 - Amendment to an Export Declaration

Fri. 22 Jul 2022

HMRC have announced changes regarding the submission of the C81 Form, which is used to amend export declarations. From 25 July 2022 the forms will be submitted electronically via the UK Trade Info website.

Changes to Safety and Security declaration easements announced

Tue. 21 Jun 2022

The Government has announced a raft of customs easements to support industry and improve flow at UK borders. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety & Security (S&S) facilitations, which will come into force from 1st July 2022 for EU and rest of world trade.

HMRC Issue Further Update To Its GVMS Guidance

Wed. 22 Dec 2021

HMRC Launch Customs & International Trade Helpline

Mon. 13 Dec 2021

As the new procedures due to be implemented on the 1st January 2022 for EU draw ever closer, BIFA have been advised by HMRC that they have established a Customs & International Trade helpline (CIT).

Changes to French Import VAT Rules - Effective 1st Jan 2022

Mon. 13 Dec 2021

There are some significant changes to French VAT law on the 1st January 2022. The management and collection of import VAT in France will be transferred from French Customs (DGDDI) to the French Tax Authority (DGFiP).

Border Location Updates - Pre-lodgement of Declarations

Thu. 2 Dec 2021

Amendments to notices listing locations where the pre-lodgement of import declarations and arrived export declarations will be required from 1 January 2022 have now been published.

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