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CFSP/NES/SASP Re-authorisation - ISO Standards

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2010-02-11T10:15:49+01:00

As you are acutely aware, the application and reapplication processes for Simplified Procedures (CFSP/NES/SASP) have been changed so as to mirror (certain of) the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) criteria.

The new requirements have been published on-line and within the body of Customs forms C&E48 and C&E48A.

One issue that we have clarified with HMRC is in respect of the references made to ISO standards within the forms. The forms, which are based on EU Commission documents, quote in certain areas ISO 9001:2001 and various sections thereof.

Following some research, we have confirmed with both the BSI and HMRC that ISO 9001:2001 does not exist, and indeed, has never existed. The correct reference should have been to ISO 9001:2000. Unfortunately, this standard has been superseded by ISO 9001:2008.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that the sections quoted within the forms have a direct read across to ISO 9001:2008.

Customs have said to us:

"...apologise for this error in the Application Form, which originated from the Commission. The correct reference should have been ISO 9001:2000, now superseded by ISO 9001:2008. Please note that it is not compulsory to hold this Standard; it acts purely as an indicator to HMRC that a particular activity or requirement may have been met."

For further information please contact us.

CFSP/NES/SASP Authorisation and Re-Authorisation

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-12-08T10:34:55+01:00

Customs has announced the introduction of AEO type authorisation criteria for CFSP/NES/SASP. In addition, all current authorised companies have to "reapply" using the enhanced criteria by 30th June 2010.

Please access the Related File below for further details.

Senior Accounting Officer Requirements

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-11-20T11:35:12+01:00

Senior Accounting Officers' obligations in respect of tax reporting were introduced earlier this year.

HMRC have published some Guidelines - please follow the Related File link below.

The requirements revolve around a Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) certifying that adequate controls exist in respect of assessing and paying taxes and that the SAO is personally liable for such certification.

In terms of Customs Duty (which is of course a tax covered by these requirements) pages 25 and 26 of the document highlight the types of "reasonable steps" a SAO would need to take to be able to certify that the tax payments are based on sound processes and principals.

If you are affected by the SAO requirements and would like to discuss the processes involved, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Taric 2010

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-11-13T12:10:00+01:00

The EU regulation that forms the basis of the Tariff for 2010 has been published (Commission Regulation (EC) No 948/2009). Please follow the Related File link below.

Part Removal of Consignments from Temporary Storage

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-10-13T11:19:17+01:00

CFSP Information Paper 62 has been issued, affecting all CFSP Local Clearance Procedure traders/representatives. It essentially removes the facility to part clear a large consignment with effect from 01 February 2010. From this date, import consignments which are in temporary storage at the CFSP traders designated premises must be entered to a Customs procedure in full as declared at import.

Please refer to the related file below for full details.

Further Centralisation of CPEI Offices

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-09-23T10:47:19+01:00

Following further centralisation of Local Compliance, this work will be centralised in 2 teams based in Nottingham and Leeds with effect from 01 September 2009. For contact details of these 2 offices, and the migration timetable, please view the related file link to the Customs Information Paper below.

Contact Details for HM Revenue & Customs

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-08-11T17:22:43+01:00

A Customs Information Paper has just been released (CIP (09) 56) which should be read by anyone who wishes to submit a written enquiry to HMRC relating to Customs, International Trade or Excise. Please view the related file below for full details.

Volume 2 Tariff: Changes

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-07-10T11:35:48+01:00

Please see the related file which is notice of commodity code changes from HM Revenue & Customs that take effect from 01 July 2009. The chapters affected are:8, 16 and 20 (Foodstuffs); 21 (Drinks); 39 (Plastics); 58 (Fabrics); 62 and 63 (Textiles); and 85 (Electrical/Electronics).

Import Control System - Technical Interface Specification

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-04-07T12:27:53+01:00

We have received from HMRC an updated version of the Import Control System Technical Interface Specification. Please follow the related file below. ICS deals with Pre-Arrival Security Messaging and is the responsibility of the "Shipper".

If you have any questions, please contact us.

SASP - Single Authorisation for Simplified Procedures

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2009-03-11T12:25:11+01:00

As you may be aware, Single European Authorisation (SEA) has been renamed Single Authorisation For Simplified Procedures (SASP). In addition, SASP has been given a firm legislative basis for now and the future.

This being the case, the EU Commission has created an ELearning module in respect of SASP which can be found by following the link in the related file below.

Grosvenor is at the forefront of SASP software and anyone who is interested in the benefits SASP can bring should review the EU Commissions ELearning module and contact us for more information.

AEO - An Update 1 Year On

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2008-12-12T13:19:08+01:00

Please follow the link below to the Customs Information paper providing an update on the implementation of AEO

TARIC 2009

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2008-11-04T11:22:12+01:00

The EU Commission has published the latest version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) - which forms the basis of the UK Tariff from 1 January 2009.

You will be able to see (at eight digit level) whether a duty rate change will come into play for your imported products on 01/01/2009.

Please follow the link to the document on our LINKS page.

Change to the Time Limit for Movement of Goods

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2008-10-14T14:11:32+01:00

Please follow the link below to CFSP Information Paper 57. It outlines a change in the time limit from 3 calendar days to 3 working days for the movement of goods from the frontier to designated premises inland under CFSP Local Clearance Procedure National Transit procedures.

EORI UK Implementation

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2008-10-07T11:45:30+01:00

As you may be aware, the Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) Scheme is being introduced by the EU Commission.

EORI is essentially an EU wide, security driven unique identification number for Economic Operators.

The related file link below describes how EORI will be implemented in the UK and that it will be replacing the current TURN system. However, as with all of these types of changes, there is a slight wrinkle to be aware of - EORI numbers will only apply to legal entities, so, TURNs held by branches or divisions to allow them to account for duty/VAT as a branch etc will not be available under EORI. Customs are examining other options.

AEO Certificate References on SADs

Grosvenor International Systems PLC — 2008-05-08T10:53:28+01:00

HM Revenue & Customs have released an information paper (Customs Information Paper (08) 21) which details the introduction of new document codes which will give AEOs (Authorised Economic Operators) the option to include their certificate number in Box 44 of the SAD - effective from 01 May 2008. Please see the paper attached.