Crucial Updates to UK Trade Tariff

BY:

Andy Baker

23 January 2025

Following the crucial updates to the UK Trade Tariff, HMRC has released the latest Tariff press notice, which comprehensively covers the changes and absorbed commodity codes. These updates are of utmost importance to all importers and exporters.

Tariff press notice 22nd January 2025 - https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/news/stories/tariff-stop-press-notice---22-january-2025

You may already be aware of the changes that came into effect on 1 January 2025 due to the dynamic alignment with the EU. However, the latest Tariff press notice also includes updated classifications, new classifications, and absorptions that took place on the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th of January.

A breakdown of the updates is as follows:

The following commodity code has ended as of 3 January 2025:

8538909930

The following commodity code has been created as of 4 January 2025:

8538909950

The following commodity code has been absorbed as of 4 January 2025:

8538909930 is being absorbed into 8538909999

On the 7th of January 2025, the absorption of 217 commodity codes within the following chapters below; please ensure you check the Tariff notice for the affected classifications:

The creation of 5 new classifications on the 7 January 2025:                

5607509090 - Twine
5607509098 - Other
7320901090 - Other
7419809098 - Other
8408904790 – Other

The creation of 2 new classifications on the 8 January 2025:                

3902909060      Other
3920202970      Other

The following commodity codes have ended as of 9 January 2025:

2823000090
3206110090

The creation of 10 new classifications on 10 January 2025:

2823000010      For uses other than the production of white graphic inks for printing
2823000040      Other
2823000080      For use in the production of white graphic inks for printing
2823000083      Other titanium dioxides, in all forms, as titanium oxides or in pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing a minimum of 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter, having all types of particle sizes (CAS RN 12065-65-5, 13463-67-7)
2823000085      Other
3206110010      For uses other than the production of white graphic inks for printing
3206110030      Other
3206110080      For use in the production of white graphic inks for printing
3206110085      Other

The following commodity codes have been absorbed as of 10 January 2025:

2823000090 is being absorbed into 2823000040
2823000090 is being absorbed into 2823000085
3206110090 is being absorbed into 3206110030
3206110090 is being absorbed into 3206110085

It is important to ensure that, as an importer or exporter, any affected classification is updated internally to allow you to be compliant and also ensure that there are no further delays at the border.

If you are interested in exploring this topic further, you might find it worthwhile to consider the training courses and live clinics offered by Strong & Herd LLP:

Tariff Classification Explained - Technical Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn why the tariff is essential for accurate commodity code classification and its connections to other vital trade measures. The course explores the structure of the Harmonised System (HS) and includes interactive sessions to help you master the classification of your goods. You’ll gain an understanding of section and chapter notes, as well as when and how to apply the General Interpretative Rules (GIRs), ensuring confidence and accuracy in tariff classification.

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Exports

This advanced workshop will show how you make an export declaration using different software packages. Each data element group will be explained in detail, together with illustrative examples. The technical advisors share their wealth of experience using multiple software solutions for CDS entries and supporting many clients using a variety of software platforms It is recommended delegates have attended How to Complete Export Customs Entries or have a good awareness of customs declaration requirements.

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Imports

This advanced technical workshop looks at CDS import declaration using live software examples throughout. Each data element group will be explained in detail, together with illustrative examples. The technical advisors have a wealth of experience using multiple software solutions for CDS entries and support many clients using CDS across a variety of platforms. It is not suitable for beginners so we expect delegates to have a good awareness of customs entries or have attended How to Complete Import Customs

Focus On: CDS - A Practical Guide For Businesses

CDS is a new system that requires further data to be declared both for your import and export entries. This increased amount of information is required by all businesses.

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