That was the News: October 2023

We trust you found our Halloween Freight Fright stories entertaining! We sincerely hope that our services at S&H have spared you from experiencing too many frightful tales of your own. In October, not only did the clocks change in the UK, but traders also found themselves grappling with new challenges related to imports into the UK and exports to the EU. These challenges stem from the introduction of fresh regulations concerning Russian-origin iron and steel, as well as the EU's recent implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. ?

S&H News:??? We extend a warm welcome to two new members of the Strong and Herd team. First, we are delighted to introduce Laura Jones, who has joined us as a Customs and International Trade Advisor. Laura will be a valuable addition to our team, providing support for CDS and collaborating with the rest of our talented staff. Additionally, we're pleased to welcome back Liam Noonan, who has returned to support us in the area of Export Controls. We're excited to have both of them on board!

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Import Sanctions – Iron/Steel of Russian Origin? On the 30th?of September 2023, the UK and EU implemented additional import controls on iron and steel products under the Russian Sanctions legislation. The regulations apply to all imports, though the focus is on establishing if the iron/steel used in manufacturing products within Chapters 72 and 73 of the tariff originated or was processed in Russia. This means UK and EU importers will need to hold evidence from their overseas suppliers on production information of items such as steel screws. ?

Russian Sanctions on Iron and Steel EU and UK Differences In April 2023, the UK government announced restrictions on the import of Russian-originating iron and steel products, with the EU publishing the EU restrictive measures in June 2023. Strong & Herd has taken note of the fact that a significant number of our clients are encountering challenges related to these regulations, particularly when it comes to their EU suppliers.?

New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 5 - Delayed Implementation Date On October 9th, 2023, HMRC announced that the NCTS5 implementation has been moved back from 16th November 2023 to 1st July 2024. If you are an NCTS user who moves goods using transit or represent an NCTS user, the following information will be important to you or your client.

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What does it mean for UK Exporters? The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is an EU initiative to mitigate climate change and aims to prevent the risk of carbon leakage. It is important to note that this will affect EU and non-EU companies caught in the scope of CBAM, including exporters, importers and EU Customs representatives.?

Key Information on Statement of Origin in UK FTAs with Australia and New Zealand In 2023, the UK signed new trade agreements with several nations; however, while trade agreements may share structural similarities, noting the details within them is crucial to ensuring you provide the correct information on your commercial documentation.?

CDS 999L / National Waiver Code Note to all CDS import Declarants - HMRC is withdrawing the use of 999L

The Border Target Operating Model: Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin (HRFNAO), Plant and Plant Products The controls for high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin will align closely with those applied to animal products in the medium-risk category. Designated Border Control Posts will continue to be published on GOV.UK, and the designation process will remain with the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland.

The Border Target Operating Model Authorised Operator for Plants, the Approach and What It Means for Traders In the Border Target Operating Model, HMRC proposes that under Authorised Operator Status (AOS), a trader, with appropriately trained personnel and internal control systems, can achieve an authorisation that will evidence that their level of expertise is sufficient to perform physical and identity import checks.

Summary of the Accredited Trusted Trader Scheme (ATTS) for Animal Products from the Border Target Operating Model The pilot, beginning in January 2024, is focused on reducing the logistical constraints for specific business models. HMRC will engage with businesses which meet the required criteria, to co-design and carry out the initial pilot from January.

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Participate either virtually or in person at our Manchester office for an engaging and informative two-day course presented by Calvin Sherratt. ?

A useful follow-on from Export Essentials, or the Export / Import Practitioner Learning Pathway or for those already experienced in export procedures. This two-day course covers the main aspects of export procedures in a practical, clear and comprehensive way that is relevant to today's exporters. As well as looking at export documents, it examines what internal processes and procedures are required to keep compliant.

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Importing food, drink, plant health products, POAO and composite goods into the UK requires an awareness of the phytosanitary and pre-registration requirements. This half-day session will focus on what a trader needs to know to bring goods through customs, port health and meet other government department regulations, e.g., DEFRA. It will also demonstrate the pre-notification process on IPAFFS. ?

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