INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Dual use? SAD form? The jargon you need to know
With so many acronyms and code words, understanding some of the terms associated with international trade can be a challenge. Lucy Granger (pictured), the Chamber’s international services team leader, helps to clear up some common definitions with this jargon buster.
MRN: The movement reference number required by UK customs to allow goods to cross the border.
SAD form: The original form introduced into the EU in 1988 for all customs declarations. Known as the single administrative document, it is also called the C88 form in the UK. This is the “paper” document of the customs declaration and could also be called the EAD (entry acceptance advice).
Direct representative: Agents can act as direct representatives when making customs declaration for, and on behalf of, their principals. A direct representative is not legally liable for the declarations made, though they do have a duty of care in enacting the service.
CHIEF: Customs handling of import and export freight – the UK customs computer that handles all customs declarations.
CDS: Customs declaration service is the new UK customs software being developed to replace CHIEF
Incoterms: Internationally-recognised commercial terms for sale. They are published by the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC), and define the responsibility of the exporter and the importer.
Customs value: This could also be referred to as the CIF value – cost, insurance and freight.
Inventory linked: If goods are coming through a port with inventory linking, this means the customs declaration must be electronically linked to the cargo in the port before it will be released. Once the customs declaration has been accepted by customs, and correctly linked to the cargo, a message of P2P will be received.
For support on other terms or requiring a customs broker, get in touch with ChamberCustoms at East Midlands Chamber. ChamberCustoms is a nationwide compliance-led service that covers all ports in the UK, meaning the Chamber is able to act on any import instruction for goods arriving by sea, road or air to facilitate the rapid clearance of the goods. Email
chambercustoms@emc-dnl.co.uk or call 0333 320 0333.
P2P: Permission to progress, meaning the goods can leave the port.
“At risk” or “not at risk” goods: Goods are deemed “at risk” when there is a risk they will be moved out of the UK domestic market in to the Republic of Ireland or the rest of the EU. Goods are “not at risk” if they are going to remain or be consumed within the UK domestic market. This occurs when trading with Northern Ireland.
C79 form: Importers can reclaim import VAT (input tax) on their monthly or quarterly VAT returns using a C79 VAT certificate.
Dual use: These goods can be anything from blueprints, spare parts, chemicals, telecommunications and machinery that can have both a military or a civil application.
Pre-lodged: This occurs when the customs declaration is submitted to a customer prior to the goods arriving.
SME Brexit Support Fund coming to end
Businesses that trade with the EU have until the end of this month to apply for grants of up to £2,000 via the SME Brexit Support Fund. The Government has made £20m
available for the scheme, which offers funding towards the costs of training and professional advice to help firms adapt to changes to trade rules with the EU. Training that eligible firms –
criteria includes having fewer than 500 employees and less than £100m turnover – can use the grant on include: • How to complete customs declarations
• How to manage customs processes, and use customs software and systems
• Specific import and export- related aspects including VAT, excise and rules of origin
The deadline for applications is 30 June. For more information, visit
www.customsintermediarygrant.co .uk/sme-brexit-support-fund
Training courses help prepare exporters
Grants from the SME Brexit Support Fund can be used to cover costs of courses provided by the Chamber’s international trade training team. Upcoming courses include:
10 June, 9-2 Customs declarations
15 June, 9-1 Incoterms 2020 rules
16 June, 9-12 and 1-4: Preference rules of origin relation to EU countries
23 June, 9.30-12.30: Customs special procedures and how to save time and money
24 June, 9-3.30: Customs procedures and documentation
The above courses range in price of between £139 + VAT for members (£199 + VAT for non-members) to £280 + VAT for members (£350 + VAT for non-members). For more information, visit
bit.ly/EMCInterTraining or email internationaltraining@emc-
dnl.co.uk
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