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In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. The most recent Trader Support Service Bulletin is also available and the UK Government has provided a range of resources which aim to provide support as a result of the UK implementing the first stage of its new import controls which commenced from 31 January 2024 (see below for details). On the Northern Ireland front, the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly has resulted in a new committee being formed, the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee.
Resources to assist with new UK import controls
The UK Government has provided a range of resources which aim to provide support, help, and guidance as a result of the UK implementing the first stage of its new import controls which commenced from 31 January 2024 as part of the first phase of its Border Target Operating Model (“BTOM”). These are as follows:
Details of key contacts which can be used for urgent border issues relating to health certification and pre-notification;
Information on the UK Government’s approach to compliance and enforcement in respect of the BTOM;
An email from HMRC providing guidance on the customs requirements to move goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain through Ireland; and
The latest Cabinet Office Borders Bulletin which contains important Border Target BTOM guidance for businesses.
Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.
Recently updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are set out below:-
Software developers providing customs declaration software;
Known error workarounds for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);
Importing SPS controlled goods that interact with ALVS;
How to apply for a repayment of import duty and VAT if you've overpaid (C285);
Designated export place (DEP) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;
External temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;
Bringing commercial goods into Great Britain in your baggage;
Taking commercial goods out of Great Britain in your baggage;
Notices made under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018; and
Notices made under the Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.