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Early doors for HMRC inland sites

[ October 5, 2022   //   ]

HM Revenue and Customs is to close two temporary Inland Border Facilities (IBFs) set up in the wake of Brexit earlier than planned, in November 2022.

The two remaining interim IBF sites Warrington and Ebbsfleet, will close on 13 November and 27 November respectively, following the closure of Birmingham and North Weald IBFs earlier this year.  

IBFs were created to allow HMRC to carry out documentation checks and physical inspections away from the UK’s busiest ports to help with the flow of goods in and out of the UK.  

However, tests at the Sevington (near Ashford) and Holyhead IBFs showed these two larger facilities can handle all IBF traffic without the support of the smaller sites.

Director, borders and trade, and senior responsible owner of the IBF programme, Claire Dartington, said: “Inland Border Facilities are constantly under review to make sure they provide value for the taxpayer and meet the demands of traffic flow. We will continue to provide an excellent service and support the flow of trade through the Sevington and Holyhead IBF sites.” 

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