That Was The News: February 2024

The first of March traditionally marks the start of springtime in the UK, but what does it hold for Customs and international trade? Importers must focus on compliance as they grapple with new import controls that have come into force in the UK. Exporters must also?prioritise compliance; there has been an increase in exporters misinterpreting their obligations when employing specific Incoterms?2020 rules. Allocate time to freshen up your compliance processes this spring, leaving no room for uncertainty in international trade. ?

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Refreshing Revision: Guidance on Third-Country Processing of Iron and Steel Regulation Enhanced by Both the EU and UK The Department for Business and Trade issued a timely update regarding their country-processed iron and steel guidance on Monday, February 26th, 2024. It provides a favourable development for UK traders who frequently import these commodities from the European Union. The European Union made a similar update on the 23rd?of February 2024, listing the UK as a partner country in relation to this regulation.

Removal Reminder for 999L - Essential Steps to Take for UK Imports On the 31st of January 2024, HMRC withdrew the use of waiver code 999L on CDS Imports, permanently removing this option for UK Importers, resulting in confusion among some traders regarding the subsequent actions to be taken.

What is an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and its Relationship to Export Control Compliance? The UK Regulations require that the Exporter named on the Customs Declaration is responsible for obtaining a license for Strategic Goods, which are to be sent to a destination outside the UK.?

Moving Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods from NI to Great Britain via Ireland Previously, under the former regulations, goods entering Great Britain directly from Ireland were to undergo import procedures. However, a recent amendment has altered the landscape, particularly regarding goods transported from Northern Ireland to Great Britain via Ireland. This amendment introduces exemptions for certain goods, termed as qualifying Northern Ireland goods, from the necessity of completing import declarations.

Navigating Challenges: UK's Path to CPTPP Membership The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. The UK applied to join the group in 2021 and signed an accession protocol with all current members in July 2023; however, the road to the UK’s full membership is presenting more challenges than initially anticipated.

Focus On: NCTS What you need to know 5th March, 2024?- Register Here

Since the UK left the customs union of the EU, there has been an increased need for companies to use transit to move goods into or through the EU Member States. This workshop takes you from a basic review of what transit / NCTS are to the application process to become an authorised consignee/ consignor. It also illustrates how to apply for and use a transit guarantee. If you want to export to Germany, for example, you will need Transit and NCTS.?This course tackles the issues of Transit and NCTS. It provides the delegate with full knowledge of NCTS and transit in general.

Focus On: Dual Use Export Compliance 6th March,? 2024 - Register Here

This full-day session focuses on a topic relevant to many industry sectors, dual-use regulations. With licences now required for dual-use items moving between the UK and EU, the need to understand this topic has grown significantly. The controls are based on an item’s inherent capability, type of materials or technical ability affecting many industry sectors, including chemical, metals, high-tech products, oil and gas industries, etc.

Export Essentials: An Introduction to Exporting 8th March, 2024?- Register Here

An Introduction to Exporting. Fully revised to reflect Brexit issues and current practices. This highly regarded one-day course is designed to offer basic grounding in export procedures. Covering the key points of exporting including export documentation and working with freight forwarders, it is ideal for all newcomers to export and as an overview for those whose job has an export connection. Whether in sales, contracts, finance, customer services, shipping, logistics or after a managerial overview of the whole export procedure attendance will increase your confidence and awareness. Delegates will return to their companies with an increased awareness and greater skills in understanding overseas requirements and export document procedures.?

Trading with Northern Ireland: The Essentials 19th March,? 2024 - Register Here

Since the UK departed from the European Union, moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland has presented challenges and complexities. While an agreement in principle has been reached regarding the Windsor Framework, implementing these changes will occur gradually over time.

Join us for a 90-minute Clinic where we will delve into the initial wave of changes and their potential impact on businesses involved in goods transportation from the UK to Northern Ireland.

Software Showcase with Descartes Systems? - 8th March 2024, 10.30 am?

With a customer base of over 22,000, Descartes Systems Group is a world leader of supply chain software solutions. In the UK, Descartes’ e-customs solution has thousands of users, with many customers from many household names.? The Descartes e-customs product remains at the forefront of the software vendor market.? Descartes was the first software vendor to go LIVE on CDS in September 2018. Descartes is now processing around 300,000 declarations a month into CDS.?

The presentation will provide insight into our CDS experiences and the steps required to be prepared for CDS exports. ?It will highlight the differences between CHIEF and CDS and some sample export declaration types that will impact the Strong & Herd membership community. It will show the new and expanded data requirements that will be required by CDS to make a successful CDS declaration. For more information, see?www.descartes.com

This is an excellent opportunity to take a good look at the Descartes software in action as we take look at CDS export declarations.

This free live webinar is primarily intended for companies seeking a CDS software solution. But it is also aimed at current Descartes users, especially those who are using the HMRC CHIEF system and haven't yet migrated to CDS. Register Here

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