In this week’s cross-border trading corner, the most recent Trader Support Service bulletin is available as is the latest Brexit and Beyond newsletter from the Northern Ireland Assembly EU Affairs team. HMRC has also sent a range of updates on the implementation of ICS2, the implementation date for which has been pushed back to 31 December 2025. The minutes and slides from the latest meeting of the Joint Customs Consultative Committee meeting, which the Institute is represented on, are also available.
ICS2 update
HMRC has sent an email update on the implementation of ICS2. ICS2 is an advance cargo information system designed to improve security in the international transportation of goods and involved supply chains. This confirms that ICS2 must be implemented in full by 31 December 2025 for movements by road/rail from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Also available is ICS2 operational guidance.