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News and Alerts
Outlining some of the latest news and developments related to the new rules coming to effect from 1st January 2021.
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 19
- 2 min
What happens when your goods are subject to an Inland Pre-clearance check?
If you are a business importing goods into the UK or acting as an intermediary for import to the UK, you may be selected for checks. HMRC...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 19
- 2 min
Export Controls Update: Mandatory EORI number
In August, the UK government’s Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) confirmed that the use of EORI (Economic Operator Registration...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 19
- 1 min
CUSTOMS UPDATE: Extension of Customs Declaration Service licence waiver document code
HMRC announced on 1 September 2022 that the scope of Customs Declaration Service (CDS) licence waiver code 999L has been broadened to...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 5
- 2 min
September is the last month for importers to switch to the single customs platform, warns HMRC
The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system (CHIEF), with CHIEF...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 5
- 3 min
Global Trade Agreements
In the UK’s current economic climate post Brexit, businesses that have expanded overseas or are looking to expand need to have the...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Food Labelling Update
From 1 October 2022, pre-packaged food or caseins sold in GB must include a UK address for the food business operator (FBO). The current...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Useful Resources from HMRC to support trader’s transition to CDS
HMRC has recently published a series of resources to help traders with the move from CHIEF to CDS. For importers this is particularly...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Aug 4
- 2 min
MINIMISING TRADE COSTS THROUGH IMPORT VAT
Who Pays Import VAT? Supply chains are usually set up with Import VAT being payable by the company designated as the recipient of the...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jul 28
- 3 min
GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER CALLS FOR ACTION ON EXPORTS
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the need for more support for exporters as a national survey revealed a quarter of...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Update: UK-Colombia Trade Agreement
On May 18th of this year, Colombia became one of the first Latin American countries to formalise its free trade agreement with the UK...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jul 11
- 1 min
Trade Update – Safeguard Measures
Last month the International Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, made a decision on the continued application of safeguard measures on...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jul 11
- 2 min
HMRC Has Announced That All New Importers Must Register with CDS
The Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has stopped accepting new registration requests from importers from 10am on 5 July...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jul 11
- 5 min
What You Should Know About HMRC VAT Inspections
HMRC VAT inspections can take place at any time, potentially without warning. While no business wants to face the hassle and scrutiny, a...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jun 27
- 3 min
New Product Safety Markings Changes to Make it Simpler for Businesses
On the 20th June, the government announced that a range of changes will be introduce to make it easier for companies to apply for new...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Steps UK traders must take to get ready for the new Customs Declaration System (CDS)
The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is the new system that supports making import and export customs declarations. It will replace the...
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GMCCTradeteam
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Overcoming Brexit challenges: Analysing the trade data
Amid a slow but steady recovery in global trade, UK exports continue to lag behind. In addition, many exporters say that the UK-EU Brexit...
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GMCCTradeteam
- May 20
- 1 min
NI Protocol Spring update
HMCR has sent an update to traders regarding recent statement made by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss at the House of Commons (on 17...
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GMCCTradeteam
- May 6
- 3 min
UK Government announced further delays to border control checks due this year
Recent letter from HMRC to traders in the UK announced on the 28th April 2022, a new approach to import controls to help ease the cost of...
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