Although the deadlines for some customs procedures have been pushed back to 2024, it's crucial to stay focused. In October, the initial labelling requirements for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement scheme will come into effect, and with funding accessible for the first phase, readiness is imperative.

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HMRC published the Final Border Target Operating Model
On 29th August 2023, the UK Government published its Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), setting out new controls to protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and creating a world-class border system for trade in goods. The BTOM confirms a delay to UK import controls due this October. 

CDS Exports Deadline Extended
HMRC has prolonged the deadline for transitioning to CDS Exports. Export declarations can now be made on CHIEF until 30 March 2024, marking the new cut-off date.

The Department for Business and Trade announces the extension of CE mark recognition for businesses
Notice to Exporter 2023/14 confirms that the “Consolidated List of Strategic Military and Dual-Use Items that require export authorisation” has been updated on 3rd August 2023. 

Consolidated List of Strategic Military and Dual-Use Items Update - August 2023
The imposition of sanctions is a powerful tool governments use to exert economic and political pressure on specific countries or entities. However, these measures can be subject to circumvention, where prohibited goods enter the target country through various illicit means. 

Export Controls and Trade Compliance
With last week’s updated “Strategic List of Military and Dual-Use Items that Require Export Authorisation”, we have further evidence that Export Control Compliance continues to evolve. 

Changes to GVMS for Exports under the Transit Procedure
Changes to the requirements for providing information on GVMS (Goods Vehicle Movement Service) in relation to the Transit Accompanying Document Movement Reference Number (TAD MRN) came into effect on 1st August 2023.

Russian Sanctions Update – August 2023
Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, announced 22 new sanctions on August 8th, 2023. This includes two businesses based in Turkey, Turkik Union and Azu International and a business in Dubai, Aeromotus Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Trading LLC. The Turkish businesses had a role in exporting microelectronics to Russia. The company based in Dubai were involved in supplying Drone and Drone Components to Russia. 

Case Study for the use of a 2200 series Customs Procedure Code (CPC) on CHIEF or CDS
Tools that are duty-free in the UK Trade Tariff leaving the UK to be sharpened in an EU country and re-imported into the UK.
 

UK Business Faces £1 Million Fine Following Russian Sanctions Violation, ECJU Reveals - August 2023
As prohibitions on trade with Russia continue to expand and evolve, it is essential to remain aware of the relevant regulations applicable to UK Traders and the possibility of fines and penalties for non-compliance.