Delay in the publication of March 2022 Import VAT statements on the Customs Declarations Service

BY:

Gail Leeson
28 April 2022

SHARE:

Some importers have reported an inability to access their monthly import VAT statements , particularly for the March reporting period.

HMRC have indicated that March reports should be available by 28th April, 2022.


Further information is below, including a link to the guidance.


If you cannot access your statements

We are aware that some importers are having problems when trying to access statements to account for import VAT on VAT returns, particularly in March 2022.

We are working urgently to resolve this issue and expect to have March statements available from Thursday 28 April.

You can estimate your import VAT figures for the months you cannot access statements for.

Your estimate should be as accurate as possible, based on the amount you’ve paid for the goods and any other costs you agreed to cover.

For example:

  • packaging
  • transport
  • insurance


Your estimate can include any customs duties due on the goods, but it does not have to do so.

Once you can access the service and get your statement, you’ll need to make an adjustment to reflect the difference from your estimate, and account for this on your next return.


A link to the guidance is below:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complete-your-vat-return-to-account-for-import-vat#access



OneCall™ Email assistance as and when required; A one-call solution for all your import, export and customs enquiries. Export help. Import help. Customs help.

Stay informed about customs and international trade matters by subscribing to our OneCall™ service. This comprehensive offering includes a dedicated email helpline for support, timely practical updates direct to your inbox (Did You Know?), monthly UK Customs & Trade Briefings and access to an interactive members' area with an exclusive community for our subscribers.

Subscribe Today ➝

International Trade Updates & Spotlight Newsletter

Subscribe to our free information emails covering international trade topics...

Subscribe to our newsletter ➝

MORE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS...

by Niamh O'Connor 21 February 2025
We wanted to let you know that our CDS Community™ from 2025 has a new look. Strong & Herd LLP has launched its enhanced OneCall™ Premium and OneCall™ Premium Plus services, delivering unparalleled import, export, and customs operations support.
by Niamh O'Connor 18 February 2025
Hauliers and carriers are invited to register for an HMRC GB to NI Parcels Movement webinar to be delivered on 4th March. The webinar is intended to help hauliers and carriers prepare for the implementation of the new requirements for parcel deliveries into Northern Ireland
by Gail Leeson 18 February 2025
Trade Remedies or Trade Measures are internationally agreed trade control methods implemented at the country level to balance domestic and international markets, safeguarding the local domestic market.
Show More
Share by: