CustomsMatters’ award winning "myCustoms" software has now been approved by HMRC for EMCS Phase 3 (FS2).

"As one of only three leading software providers to have achieved this important milestone, this is a significant endorsement for our software and service" says Stephen Tracey CEO CustomsMatters.

As a result of changes announced in the Budget new rates of Excise Duty have been set. The increase in the rates of Tobacco Products is effective from Wednesday 7th December 2011.

From 1st Jan 2012 EMCS traders will be able to send and receive new messages for 'alert' and 'rejection' of movements, whilst traders moving energy products will be able to split a movement. Most of this essential functionality will not be supported via the HMRC EMCS website.

The Government has introduced a second reduced VAT rate of 9% in respect of certain goods and services from 1 Jul 2011 to 31 Dec 2013.

Customs can agree to accept a Comprehensive Guarantee that covers a number of transit operations carried out by the same Principal.

Revenue have issued a notice to advise all involved in the import of goods into the EU of issues with Data Quality in ICS

Revenue have just informed us that on Saturday 14th May 2011 they will be implementing changes to the AEP system.

On May 1, 2011 Mexico Advanced Manifest System (SAM) requirements are to become mandatory for air cargo. This system is similar to the EU wide ICS(Import Control System) that CustomsMatters have a solution for.

The introduction of a code to facilitate identification of Japanese AEOs in the context of the Mutual Recognition agreement between the EU and Japan

Most flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports appear to be operating normally, though some flight cancellations, delays and diversions continue to occur.