HMRC UCC/AEO Updates 7th November 2015

 

UCC / BTI Update

HMRC have confirmed the new HS codes will be in operation from the 1st January 2015 with a short transition period to allow traders to make the necessary changes.

During the first period of 2016 HMRC will be linked to the EU Customs however this is planned to occur during the early part of 2016 and well before 1^st May 2016. 

Box 44 of the entry will require a declaration that the importer has a Binding Tariff Code however during the first stages it is unlikely to be monitored in depth.

There will be also minor changes to the application for (BTI) and this will include EORI number which is expected to be mandatory. 

AEO certification will allow benefits in certain entries, lower deferment costs with a general increase in the speed of clearance. 

Further information will be available on our website www.felixstowe-ac.co.uk under 'consultancy on Monday 9th November or speak to us directly on our  dedicated phone line 01394 458554