That was the News: February 2023

What do we think of when we let our minds drift to the arrival of spring? Daffodils, lambs, and longer evenings, but let's switch our minds to International Trade and take a look at what spring brings in this area. Several trade deals are on the horizon and should be coming into force, as the preferential tariff has now been published for Australia and New Zealand. We can also expect the Target Operating Model (TOM) in the coming weeks to replace its predecessor, the Border Operating Model, and set out how the government will deliver the border 2025 strategy.

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S&H News: This year, we are looking forward to teaming up with our friends at The Exporter Magazine, and are excited to be taking a stand at 'Multimodal', a free 'supply chain' community event, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham on 13-15th June. Why not pop along and say hello? Get your tickets here: Visitor Registration

Consignor or Consignee? What you need to know as a Declarant, Exporter or Importer.  HMRC defines the Consignor for exports from GB (Wales, Scotland & England) as; "The exporter is the person on whose behalf the export declaration is made and who owns the goods or has a similar right of disposal over them at the time when the declaration is accepted." 

UK Heading for the Trillion Club In a challenging trading year, the UK achieved remarkable growth in exports in 2022, recording year-on-year growth of 24% to a record level of £813 Billion.

Export Control compliance and the Impact of Brexit The latest ‘Notice to Exporters’ update adds to the list of compound settlements for non-compliant UK Businesses. Since March 2020, a total of 43 UK Businesses have been issued fines totalling over £7.5 Million, a huge figure to consider. This equates to an average fine of nearly £175,000 per business.

Changes to the Department of International Trade The Prime Minister has announced several new changes to the Department of International Trade that he believes will boost exports and increase inward foreign direct investment. The 'rebrand' will ensure that these aims will better align with Britain's more comprehensive business policy.

You’re the Driver, so Drive! Managing Agents and Distributors, it's often said that the right choice of agent, distributor or some other form of local representation is the most significant success factor in exporting. I think that’s half right. 

CDS Exports Key Dates HMRC announced on 15 December 2022 a delay to the start-date of CDS Exports for the following reasons.

• Consultation with border stakeholders has highlighted that they would appreciate more time to help prepare their customers and software products for this change. 
• It gives us the time to ensure that all IT critical functionality is delivered and thoroughly tested with industry partners, including providing the right level of support is put in place for export declarants and their industry bodies. 

This free webinar will provide insight into our CDS experiences and the steps required to be prepared for CDS exports. It will highlight the differences between CHIEF and CDS and some sample export declaration types that will impact the Strong & Herd membership community.  Register Here

The UK Export Licensing System

This course brings together the key elements of the UK Export Licensing System in a practical session. Reviewing the UK strategic export control lists along with the implementation and legislation around financial sanctions, it will provide delegates with a detailed bedrock of knowledge on which it bases future learning and understanding of internal requirements. 15th March - Book Now

Focus On: NCTS What you need to know

Since the UK left the EU's customs union, there has been an increased need for companies to use transit to move goods into or through the EU Member States. This workshop takes you from a basic review of what transit / NCTS are, to the application process to become an authorised consignee/ consignor. It also illustrates how to apply for and use a transit guarantee. 15th March - Book Now

How to Complete Import Entries   

This workshop explains the rules and regulations for completing UK import entries on CDS. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential & how to declare payment methods. Learners will leave the session with sufficient knowledge to complete a basic import customs entry and build on this to submit more complicated entries.  Important whether you are an agent or importer. 21st March - Book Now

Trading With The USA: An Introduction to Defence Exports

 A popular interactive training course designed for companies involved in the Defence, High Technology and Military environment. The USA have very strict controls on some of their goods, technology and software. Incorrect end-use of certain US technology can lead to fines and penalties – ultimately being denied the right to trade with the USA. This course looks at the controls and regulations affecting goods that are caught under the EAR and ITAR. 27th March - Book Now

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