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We are beginning to see evidence of businesses preparing for the changes CDS will bring. Traders are starting to plan for CDS compliance, rather than waiting for impact at CDS introduction for imports in October.
Focus on UK Export Control Audit: Assessing Non-Compliance Risk at audit
What is Inward Processing & is it right for your business?
Importing Food into the UK - Focus on Food provides specialist training in the import processes that apply to importing Food and drink products including POAO , Plant health products and composite goods.
Strong & Herd CDS Community, CDS Helpline, CDS Support. We have been involved in the system testing of CDS and already use it for customs entries alongside supporting companies who are using CDS today. We want to share our understanding of the new system, prepare businesses for the new information that will be required and, as a community encourage members to learn from the issues and challenges faced by other CDS users.
Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing
CDS is set to replace the current CHIEF* customs declaration system which is being phased out from September 2022. CDS is currently used for import declarations into Northern Ireland from Great Britain and the Rest of the World, and from 1 October 2022 it will be the only system in use for import declarations into Great Britain. Exports will follow on 1 April 2023 when CDS will be the only system that can be used to make export customs declarations. It is likely that HMRC will adopt a phased approach to the introduction of the CDS import and export modules. More information will follow in due course. In the meantime, anyone who currently uses the CHIEF customs declaration system will need to upgrade their software systems to accommodate CDS. More importantly, current CHIEF users will need extensive training on CDS before they will be able to successfully complete customs declarations. CDS User Training with Strong and Herd Strong and Herd has been training people on the CDS system for over two years, with both public courses and individual bespoke training. We cover both CDS modules – Exports and Imports, and we do it in a simple user-friendly way through our monthly half-day courses. We also have access to CDS software solutions for training on the Trader Dress Rehearsal (TDR) service. Our technical experts are fully conversant with all aspects of the CDS system, having successfully completed a variety of different customs declarations on TDR through different software systems, and are available to train potential CDS users through their own software choices. Don’t forget - there is no replacement for the CHIEF on-line service!
If your business has been affected by this legislation take a look at our new Trading with NI course where Sarah Adams-Greener Customs & International Trade Advisor will help you to clarify what is needed to continue to trade. Trading with Northern Ireland Brexit: Cross-border trade rise reflects NI Protocol problem says Frost By John Campbell, BBC News NI Economics & Business Editor International Trade Up-dates into your inbox twice a month Would you like to keep up to date on customs and international trade iss ues – subscribe to our OneCall service which combines regular practical updates (Did You Know?) and a helpline support service as well as an interactive members' area with a members' only community. View OneCall Packages Spotlight & Training Updates Newsletter Subscribe to our free information emails covering international trade topics ....
To provide additional help to our course delegates Strong and Herd are pleased to announce our first Virtual Learning Clinic. Created to support our “Introduction to UK Export Licensing” training on August 12th the clinic will run on Monday 16th August 10am – 11am. Our aim is to provide delegates with the opportunity to supplement their learning on the full day’s training by; asking questions that may have arisen after the training, providing a platform to discuss aspects of the training content in relation to their business activities and reviewing relevant case studies. These new clinics are an optional extra for delegates attending the training course on the 12th August and can be booked at the time of registering. A practical review of how to manage the export of goods that come under Export Licensing Controls as dual-use or military items. It covers how to use export licences (SIEL, OGEL, OIEL), exporters’ responsibilities and record keeping, how prepare for the ECJU audits and how to ensure freight companies make correct declarations. Introduction to UK Export Licensing is ideal for beginners or people who need an awareness of this complicated area. International Trade Up-dates into your inbox twice a month Would you like to keep up to date on customs and international trade iss ues – subscribe to our OneCall service which combines regular practical updates (Did You Know?) and a helpline support service as well as an interactive members' area with a members' only community. View OneCall Packages Spotlight & Training Updates Newsletter Subscribe to our free information emails covering international trade topics ....
