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Tariff stop press notices
Here you can find out about changes to the UK Trade Tariff, Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight, Customs Declaration Service and monthly trade euro rate.
Guidance: Problems viewing preferential agreements on the UK Online Tariff look up tool (Tariff stop press notice 5)
Find out about the issues happening on the UK Online Tariff look up tool.
Importing excise goods to the UK from the EU from 1st January 2021
From 1st January 2021, imports of excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and certain oils) from the EU will be treated the same as imports from the rest of the world. This includes moving imported excise goods within the UK.
Excise Notice 39: spirits production in the UK
Details on what spirit manufacturers need to do to comply with HMRC.
Check how to export goods – A useful guide
The Department for International Trade have launched a new tool, which provides exporters, of goods out of the UK, with information, including duties and customs procedures, for over 160 markets around the world.
Sajid Javid, U.K. Finance Chief, resignation and other changes as Boris Johnson Re-shuffles his Team
Sajid Javid has resigned as chancellor following a reported row with Boris Johnson during the prime minister’s first cabinet reshuffle since the December election.
Update on EMCS service availability and issues
Check the availability and any issues affecting the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) online service.
Summary of 2019 UK overseas trade in goods statistics
UK overseas trade statistics (OTS) data detailing international trade in goods at summary product and country level. This publication supplements the December 2019 UK Overseas Trade in Goods statistics and contains first estimates of the whole of 2019. The previous 2 years first estimates were included in the relevant December release.
UK trade in goods statistics
A breakdown of UK Overseas Trade Statistics and Regional Trade Statistics at summary product and country level, and by UK regions and devolved administrations.
Public Consultation on the UK Global Tariff
The UK left the European Union on 31 January. We now have the opportunity to develop an independent trade policy. The UK has always been a champion of free trade and firm believer in the vital role trade plays in boosting wealth and raising billions out of poverty. We will seek to use our new powers to catalyse free trade across the world
The Government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls
Today, the government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls on EU goods at the border after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
EU Exit: What will change during the transition period?
The EU exit transition period allows the UK and EU to negotiate a new post-Brexit relationship. Although the timescale is challenging, the UK Government aims to agree a new UK/EU free trade agreement by 31st December 2020.
Guidance – Compliance checks: Excise visits – CC/FS16
The following factsheet explains why HMRC visits a premises to inspect excise goods and any items linked to those goods or relevant services.
Guidance – Compliance checks: excise matters – CC/FS1d
This article contains a factsheet which provides information about checks regarding Excise Duty.
Parliament Statement: The Future Relationship between the UK and the EU
Announced, on 3rd February 2020, is this statement which sets out the Government’s proposed approach to the negotiations with the EU about our future relationship. Further details on this and other trade negotiations will be made available to Parliament as the process develops.
Brexit – Companies, Customs and Trade: What changes and what stays the same?
Brexit is the UK’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 hrs?
EMCS Downtime
Please be advised, due to scheduled maintenance you will be unable to access EMCS from – (5pm to 11pm) – on Wednesday 12 February 2020.
In anticipation of this, where possible, you are encouraged to make use of the advance submission functionality – (a movement can be submitted to EMCS up to 7-days prior to the Date of Dispatch).
Pompeo says “Britain is at front of the line for U.S. trade”
U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has been in London to discuss potential trade deals with the UK once it leaves the European Union.