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The British International Freight Association has welcomed the news that an electronic back up system that would prevent a catastrophe in the event of a failure by HMRC’s CHIEF computer.
BIFA director general, Robert Keen said: “Although the back-up system has been in existence for about a year, it is good to hear that it has now received formal Customs approval and is ready for use to prevent any meltdown in ...
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Southampton-based Palletways member Acclaim Logistics has gained ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) status for its warehouse at Totton following auditing and approval by HM Revenue & Customs. ETSF (formerly known as ERTS) is a secure, dedicated storage area which is used to hold imported goods not yet cleared by Customs. ...
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled plans to overhaul the law governing warehousing of excise alcohol – just a quarter century after first proposing the idea.
The plan, which is in “pre-consultation” would simplify tax across disparate alcohol regimes, automate transactions in line with HMRC’s digital ambition for 2020 and ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) notes that HMRC is placing more emphasis on compliance, with stricter enforcement the inevitable outcome.
VAT fraud is a particular concern is VAT fraud and the forthcoming Union Customs Code (UCC from 1 May includes legislation that can be used to tighten up certain regimes.
BIFA ...
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The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is consulting with the Government on plans for a ‘register for fulfilment houses’. It is asking its members and other companies who might be affected to visit its website to download HMRC’s consultation document and pass on any comments or concerns they may have.
The ...
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Will the freight industry be facing its own ‘Millenium Bug’ when it returns to work on Tuesday 3 May? Peter MacSwiney, chairman of IT specialists ASM says that a number of changes to the CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) computer system will take effect from that date. ...
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Chief migration set for mid-2018
The CHIEF replacement program (Customs Declaration Services or CDS) delivery schedule is being redrafted, with completion of full migration now predicted for the middle of 2018, somewhat later than originally planned, reports Peter MacSwiney, chairman of UK clearance solution provider ASM.
He states that, with the ...
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Walker Logistics is warning that Government plans to crack down on rogue fulfilment houses from outside the EU will lead to more red tape and could lead to industry being recruited to 'police' the online trading market.
Chancellor George Osborne announced plans for a register of fulfilment houses who store and ...
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The UK Warehousing Association warns that the new Union Customs Code (UCC) will usher in radical new ways in which customs facilities operate when it comes into force in May this year.
It will have a significant effect on the way some of Britain’s customs warehouses operate, says trade body UKWA. ...
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The UK Warehousing Association says that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reviewed the time taken to approve applicants to operate excise businesses and the conditions imposed on them, following a campaign.
The review has found that the approval process has often taken too long and conditions applied in some cases ...
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