Britain and China have restarted formal trade negotiations for the first time in seven years, as the UK’s newly appointed Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle travels to Beijing to seek fresh market access deals. The government hopes the revived talks – the first UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meeting since 2018 – [...]
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HMRC has confirmed that businesses moving goods by road or rail from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) can keep using the legacy Import Control System Northern Ireland (ICSNI) for Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) until 31 December 2025 if they need more time to migrate to ICS2. Traders that are already on ICS2 should [...]
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What’s new: The EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) moves fully into road and rail. From 1 September 2025, several Member States will require a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) in ICS2 for all goods entering by truck or train—including postal consignments—with no national derogation in place. If you’re a UK shipper, haulier, forwarder or [...]
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In a significant update, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the forthcoming removal of the export waiver document code 999L, effective from 1 February 2025. This change is part of the transition from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), aiming to streamline and modernize [...]
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London, UK – Customs Manager Ltd., a leading consultancy specializing in customs, export controls, and sanctions compliance, has announced its decision to partner with Customs Declarations UK as the platform of choice for submitting customs declarations. The selection follows a rigorous six-month evaluation process led by the consultancy’s Managing Director, Arne Mielken, during which top [...]
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In today's dynamic global trade environment, efficient customs management is essential for businesses navigating regulatory complexities while ensuring operational agility. Among the myriad of customs solutions available, Customs Declarations UK emerges as a pivotal platform, revolutionizing customs operations through its advanced software capabilities. Let's explore how Customs Declarations UK leverages customs software to streamline processes [...]
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Value DE 8/6 (Statistical value) is a legal requirement for most export declarations. Businesses should provide this value unless instructed otherwise in the declaration completion guidelines. HMRC has noted instances where export declarations submitted to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) lack crucial details. For most export declarations, providing the DE 8/6 (Statistical value) is a [...]
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Customs Declarations UK has unveiled a major enhancement to its service offerings with the integration of CCS-UK for airport clearance procedures. The integration enables users to directly submit airport clearances through Customs Declarations UK's platform. Key Benefits for Customers: Efficient Processing: The ability to submit clearances directly through the platform ensures faster processing times.Enhanced Accuracy: [...]
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