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All hail to the new customs computer chief

HMRC’s 1980s-vintage Chief computer system has served the trade well in the quarter century since it was introduced in 1994, but now is the time to move on, BIFA policy and compliance advisor Pawel Jarza told a seminar on its replacement, CDS (Customs Declaration Service). The Union Customs Code (UCC), introduced in 2016, spelled the end for Chief, he told the event, jointly organised by BIFA, HMRC and software house ... [+]

CDS show gets on the road

Agency Sector Management (ASM), the British International Freight Association (BIFA), and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have joined forces to run a series of seminars ahead of August's phased launch of the Customs Declaration System (CDS), the planned replacement for HMRC’s existing Chief computer. The roadshow has been organised in response ... [+]

Chief to be deposed in August

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it would begin a phased launch of Customs Declaration Service (CDS) - the replacement for its Chief computer system - in August 2018. All declarations should take place on CDS from early 2019. However, Chief will continue to run for a time to aid the ... [+]

HMRC ponders single customs and tax system

HMRC head John Thompson has told the Treasury Committee that the department is investigating a possible “Singapore-style” system that would allow companies to handle tax and customs checks done in one place, the BBC reports. It would however mean bringing together 26 different organisations into a "single window", and would be ... [+]

Audit office warns of ‘meltdown’ if Chief replacement fails

The head of the National Audit Office has warned that a collapse of Customs’ new computer system could throw the UK into chaos after Brexit, on the day that the Government was due to publish its ‘Great repeal Bill’. In a strongly-worded statement, auditor general Sir Amyas Morse said that the ... [+]

BIFA welcomes Customs fallback

The British International Freight Association has welcomed the news that an electronic back up system that would prevent a catastrophe in the event of a failure by HMRC’s CHIEF computer. BIFA director general, Robert Keen said: “Although the back-up system has been in existence for about a year, it is good ... [+]

Palletways member gains customs status

Southampton-based Palletways member Acclaim Logistics has gained ETSF (External Temporary Storage Facility) status for its warehouse at Totton following auditing and approval by HM Revenue & Customs. ETSF (formerly known as ERTS) is a secure, dedicated storage area which is used to hold imported goods not yet cleared by Customs.  ... [+]

HMRC to overhaul ancient alcohol regime

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled plans to overhaul the law governing warehousing of excise alcohol – just a quarter century after first proposing the idea. The plan, which is in “pre-consultation” would simplify tax across disparate alcohol regimes, automate transactions in line with HMRC’s digital ambition for 2020 and ... [+]

Forwarders left carrying the can in customs clampdown

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) notes that HMRC is placing more emphasis on compliance, with stricter enforcement the inevitable outcome. VAT fraud is a particular concern is VAT fraud and the forthcoming Union Customs Code (UCC from 1 May includes legislation that can be used to tighten up certain regimes. BIFA ... [+]

Fulfilment houses – make your views known

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is consulting with the Government on plans for a ‘register for fulfilment houses’. It is asking its members and other companies who might be affected to visit its website  to download HMRC’s consultation document and pass on any comments or concerns they may have. The ... [+]

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