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Customs guidance roundup: 5 November 2021

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HMRC has published further new and updated guidance for imports, exports and customs to reflect the post-transition period regime:

  • Using commodity codes and related additional codes in the Customs Declaration Service: new guidance on how a commodity code and related additional code affects what is needed on an import or export declaration (or customs clearance request).
  • Draft notices to be made under the Free Zones (Customs, Excise and Value Added Tax) Regulations 2021: new guidance providing the text of draft notices to be made under a number of customs legislative instruments, as amended by the Free Zones (Customs, Excise and Value Added Tax) Regulations, SI 2021/1156.
  • Making import supplementary declarations using aggregation: new guidance on how to complete supplementary declarations for imports using aggregation.
  • Aggregating simplified declarations for imports using CHIEF: new guidance about the data requirements that need to be met when aggregating simplified declarations using Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF).
  • Apply for a customs comprehensive guarantee to cover customs debts: updated to note that a Duty Deferment Account can be applied for as part of the same process as applying for a customs comprehensive guarantee authorisation.
  • Check how to pay duties and VAT on imports: updated to add new sections on postponed VAT accounting and Customs Declaration Service.
  • Claiming preferential rates of duty between the UK and EU: a new section has been added on the proof of origin easements for businesses which are due to end on 31 December 2021.
Issue: 1552
Categories: News
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