What's The Latest Status on SAD Harmonisation...

The dates have changed slightly, but the 3-month transition and dual-running period finally ends on 20th January 2008. From 21st January, only the new message format will be accepted by the customs computer system - CHIEF - and it is compulsory to follow the new procedures for making customs declarations. Although there are no changes to the methods by which SAD forms can be submitted, there are a number of changes required in respect of entries to certain fields. HMRC has issued extensive tables detailing the new codes.

It is now compulsory to give full specific information in regard to commodities being imported. For example, it's no longer acceptable simply to say "computer parts", you will need to advise what specific parts - disc drives, memory boards, keyboards etc.

Customs Clearance is now providing a sheet to customers, to ensure the correct data is entered. This will shortly be available for download from our web site. In the meantime, please call our Customer Services team on +44 (0)20 8231 0900 to request a copy. Please note that by giving us the information on this form, you are also authorising Customs Clearance Ltd to act as your customs broker using the details supplied.

You may still have questions on SAD Harmonisation and its impact on you. If so, take a look at the SAD-H FAQs on the HMRC web site.

The HMRC has published a very useful guide to classifying your imports and exports, using the right commodity codes for swift clearance. Called Notice 600, this is available to download from the HMRC web site.

Other useful sources of information:

The HM Revenue & Customs National Advice Line: 0845 010 9000

Classification Hotline: 01702 366 077

HM Revenue & Customs web site: www.hmrc.gov.uk

UK Trade Info web site (part of HMRC): www.uktradeinfo.com

+44 (0)20 8231 0900

What's The Latest Status on SAD Harmonisation...

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