As part of the UK’s Safety and Security Declarations (ENS) regulations, businesses must ensure compliance with Countries of Routing requirements when submitting Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for goods imported into Great Britain (GB). It is crucial for traders, carriers, and customs intermediaries to understand how to record and manage Countries of Routing correctly in the [...]
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In this article we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to submit Safety and Security Declarations (ENS) on Customs Declarations UK Platform. This guide covers everything from submitting a successful declaration to handling errors and cloning declarations for efficiency. Whether you’re new to customs declarations or looking to refine your process, this guide has you covered. [...]
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Effective 31 January 2025, businesses importing goods from the European Union (EU) into Great Britain (GB) must comply with new safety and security declaration requirements. This marks the end of the post-Brexit waiver period, aligning EU imports with existing protocols for non-EU countries. To facilitate this transition, Customs Declarations UK offers a live platform for [...]
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The UK's implementation of mandatory Safety and Security Declarations (ENS) for imports and exports will take full effect on 31 January 2025. This change applies to all businesses importing or exporting goods to and from Great Britain (GB), marking a significant transition from previous waivers applied to European Union (EU) trade. These regulations aim to [...]
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The United Kingdom officially became a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December 2024, marking a historic moment as the first European country to join this prominent trade bloc. The agreement, now in effect, unlocks significant opportunities for UK businesses by enhancing access to key markets across the [...]
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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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The Windsor Framework, established in early 2023, redefines trade regulations between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, aiming to address challenges posed by the Northern Ireland Protocol. Recent delays in implementing certain customs processes have significant implications for businesses operating across the Irish Sea. Overview of the Windsor Framework The Windsor Framework was introduced to streamline [...]
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The United Kingdom is set to introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aimed at aligning carbon costs for imports with domestic production, thereby preventing carbon leakage and promoting global decarbonization efforts. Understanding CBAMCBAM is a trade policy tool designed to impose a carbon price on imports of certain goods from countries with less stringent [...]
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