Thursday 27 January 2011

Customs 2013

New debating group has been started on LinkedIN on Customs 2013.

Current topics on the forum are:

Customs 2013 - how will it affect EU imports?

In the first instance we are interested in logging comments on AEO applications and membership.

UK Customs and EU requirements for bonds and the "changes" to CFSP and customs procedures.

EU Exporters - can we rely on mutual recognition of AEO status?

does or has anyone any problems with the new ICS (Import Control System) ?

Sunday 23 January 2011

Import Control System (ICS)

Import Control System (ICS) – new procedures for all importers started 1st January 2011
The pre-arrival messaging system has finally been introduced into the UK. The aim of the ICS is to send early information to UK/EC customs on all shipments arriving from outside the EC. This will allow customs authorities to refuse shipments if they are deemed to be a security risk. ICS has been designed to fit within current processes such as the presentation of shipping/ airline manifests to obtain release of cargo. HMRC have confirmed that an agreement with the Commission has been reached following representations from the trade and Member States that a period of leniency from 1 January 2011 (anticipated 2 months) will be given to enable businesses to fully test their systems using live data without fear of financial penalties if they do not submit Entry Summary Declarations. The responsibility lies with the carriers and forwarders to file these pre-arrival messages with EU Customs. Customs Authorities, on receipt of the details, decide whether to grant the cargo “Permission to Proceed” so the goods can be loaded and shipped, detain on arrival in the EU for further checks or deny the right to load. May not be the responsibility of importing companies to do the reporting but the outcome is definitely important to any importers. Check your forwarders and carriers are OK with the system before the period of leniency ends.