Minutes of the Joint Customs Consultative
Committee
Date of Meeting: 9th July 2015 Location: The Auditorium, 1 Horse Guards Road,
Westminster, London SW1A 2HQ
Items discussed in this meeting
1.
Introductions and Apologies
2.
Minutes, Matters Arising and Action Points
3.
Update on Union Customs Code
4.
Freight Management Strategy
5.
Customs Vision 2020
6.
SME interaction with customs research
7.
Customs Declaration Services
8.
DfT FAL Directive
9.
Deferred Import Vat
10.
JCCC Sub-group update
11.
Any Other Business
Annexes
A – List of Attendees
B – Action Point Update
C – Update on Customs Declaration Processing system
D - Presentation on SME interaction with customs research
E – Sub-group Update
1. Introductions
1.1 The Meeting was chaired by BW. A list of those attending is at Annex A.
The chairman welcomed new members to the JCCC:
Border Force (BF) representative - DH
UKRep customs attache Brussels – AP
Secretariat - SY
Federation of of Sport and Play Associates (FSPA) - MA
2. Minutes, action points and matters arising
2.1 Minutes February 2015
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) asked, on behalf of Customs Practitioners Group
(CPG), for an update on the response document due to be published on the trade
classification helpline consultation (item 10). AS (HMRC) said this was due on 20
July 2015.
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The minutes for the last meeting were accepted.
2.2 Outstanding Action Points
All outstanding action points from the last meeting were discharged.
Please see Annex B.
AP2 (KR to contact Central Policy to establish if a “step by step” chart exists for
Review and Appeal cases) was discharged however KR will keep this on the Central
Policy meeting agenda.
AP3 (Update on Joint Freight Management Strategy).This is a substantive item on
the agenda.
AP4 (JCCC secretariat to put UCC on the agenda for the next JCCC meeting). This
is a substantive item on the agenda.
AP5 (JCCC Secretariat to put prototypes on the agenda for the next JCCC
meeting). This is deferred to a future meeting because of the current position with
the UCC.
3. Update on Union Customs Code (UCC)
Pete Starling
Alex Pienaar
PS (HMRC) explained a paper will be issued to JCCC members following careful
analysis of any changes to Version 5 of the Delegated Acts (DA’s) and Implementing
Acts (IA’s) of the UCC.
PM Community Systems Providers (CSPs) said trade members felt the JCCC
Change sub – group is the primary place to deal with UCC and any questions about
IA’s and DA’s with only high level discussion at this JCCC.
BW (HMRC) agreed and PS (HMRC) reminded there was a JCCC Change sub
group planned for August.
PS (HMRC) introduced AP (HMRC) who explained his role as the customs attache
at UKRep in Brussels. AP outlined the procedural challenges in the latest iteration of
the DA’s and IA’s received on 1 July. Member States expressed broad
dissatisfaction at the last Customs Policy Group meeting with interventions covering
the procedure and behaviour of the Commission. The UK was able to flag its highest
priority risks and issues.
A key emerging issue, where HMRC is very keen to work with the trade, is the
procedure known as “bundling”. Rather than individual Acts, the Commission
intends, for convenience, to bring a whole raft together in one Act for approval.
Road Haulage Association (RHA) asked if there is objection to one item in a bundle
will it mean objection to all items in the bundle? AP said yes and this is why the
method of proposed “bundling” is a concern. Questions around how this is done
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present a big negotiating challenge for HMRC. Fortunately the Council and Lawyers
for the Council take a different view from the Commission. They are saying that
bundling can only be used under the treaty provisions of the EU when the separate
legislative pieces would make no sense individually. Thus this method could be
seen as “unreasonable behaviour” by the Commission. AP welcomed any counter
action trade members take, offering full HMRC support to any member lobbying for
this to be changed. AP agreed to update JCCC members as discussions progress.
AP highlighted another approach is to lobby the European Parliament on the key
issues within the text to try to persuade them to use their influence, as they can also
block the DA. Though the issue of “bundling” would impact the EP too as the
Commission’s approach would curb their ability to block specific areas of text. This
will be a big priority for HMRC when looking at next steps.
RHA asked if about any impact on taxation issues subject to a unanimity voting
basis. AP said although there are different voting mechanisms and particular
processes he is not aware of taxation voting rules impacting on votes on customs
matters. However, voting thresholds are particularly high in Council where a
minimum of 21 Member States are needed to object to the DA for it to be defeated.
Airline Operators Committee (AOCC) asked if there were any precedents in the way
the Commmission is behaving. AP replied there were rare instances. The
Commission has also indicated their ability and willingness to amend text is virtually
non existant. FDF wondered why the Commission was taking this view at Revision 5
stage and should not the concerns expressed by other DGs have been taken on
board earlier. AP said that it is normal practice for only nearly complete texts to be
circulated for inter-service consultation and whilst Member States all acknowledge
the Commission faced a very hard task in producing Rev 5 there is general
discontent with their behaviour.
PS (HMRC) highlighted further headlines from Revision 5 reminding HMRC will issue
a paper after detailed analysis – we are aiming to do this by the end of July. On the
issue of self assessment and surveillance HMRC will closely examine data sets
which are showing 40 data items. CSPs asked if there were 40 at all times. PS said
for most there are.
PS said the sole use clause has been re-inserted for Temporary Storage. British
International Freight Association (BIFA) asked what this entailed. IW (HMRC)
explained where there is port approval covering a number of sheds, each shed may
need separate approval to operate as a temporary storage facility.
PS confirmed the Commission’s intention to sign off Rev 5 on 28th July. AP (HMRC)
added there is a possibility of further slippage to the timescales as Council can seek
to add a further 2 months to their 2 month review process. Formal publication is due
on 20th August but this could be extended to 20th December.
CSPs raised a question on behalf of CPG about removal of retail sales from
Customs Warehousing. PS said that there had been no change in the text from the
previous revisions and suggested that questions of detail about Rev 5 are discussed
in the JCCC change or other appropriate sub group.
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AP1 JCCC members to discuss details of UCC Rev 5 in the Change sub group.
CSPs asked about readiness for 2019. PS said consultation was underway with
delivery partners regarding future strategy on areas such as tackling noncompliance, centralisation, digital i-forms and various types of authorisations. This is
an opportunity for trade members to work with HMRC. BASS said CSP’s were
talking about roadshows and asked about the target audience. IW (HMRC) said to
approach PE on his team.
BIFA said it is helpful if legal references are placed in the opening sentence of any
CIPs issued.
AP2 AS (HMRC) to request Policy Owners add an initial line containing legal
references in any CIPs.
BASS asked for clarification about dates on guarantees and when authorisations
expire .PS replied authorisations will effectively remain frozen from 1 May 2016 until
they are reviewed (which must be done by 1 May 2019). A review will be triggered
when a user applies to do something different. IW requested trade members worked
with HMRC to manage the process using the JCCC Change sub group.
Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) asked about adding another Commodity
Code under IPR authorisations. PS recommended this question was taken to the
JCCC Change sub group.
BW summarised by remindingabout HMRC support to the trade and re-iterating the
importance of lobbying, adding HMRC would like to see a copy of any submissions
to MEP’s by members.
AP3 Trade members to copy trade UCC submissions made to MEPs to JCCC
Secretariat
4. Freight Management Strategy
Sally Thurlow (HMRC)
ST (HMRC) gave an update on the Freight Management Strategy.This work will
soon be absorbed into the One Government at the Border portfolio. In the interim a
programme is continuing to progress capability building and a trusted trader scheme
to improve visibility of intra EU movement of goods, led by Border Force (BF). BF
has approached Home Office Ministers with a proposal about consulting with
industry to seek their views on this, which some members are already aware of due
to early soundings by BF.
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HMRC has approval to recruit 15 graduates into a 2 year capability building
programme giving them training in all aspects of customs business to sustain
specialist expertise.
Recently completed work as part of One Government at the Border work looked to:
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understand the current service landscape for the control of goods in and out
of the country
identify improvement opportunities
make recommendations that help Government move towards providing a
single, secure service experience for people moving goods across the UK
border that will increase revenue collection, reduce security threats, support
the UK’s growth agenda, reduce government costs and reduce the burden of
unnecessary interventions in legitimate commercial supply chains.
Building on the joint Home Office/HMRC Freight Strategy, work from One
Government at the Border will inform HMRCs Spending Review bids, feed in to the
Strategic Defence and Security Review as well as being part of the broader
Government Digital Service Enabling Strategy. This helps build a case for delivery
under the Government as a Platform approach (GaaP).
Next steps taking place, now the cross-government Sponsorship Group has
commissioned work, are on:
Data Pilot: technology development to ingest and view commercial supply
chain data, assess the value and use of the data for regulatory, security and
enforcement purposes.
Joint Working: pilot at Felixstowe and, in future, an airport to assess the
feasibility, benefits and constraints on joint working from intelligence, through
targeting to interventions.
Guidance and Advice: further discovery activity to gain a better
understanding of the users’ needs for guidance and advice, and to explore
whether greater clarity and guidance in context, aids compliant behaviour.
Licensing and Permissions: further discovery activity to gain a better
understanding of users’ needs and experience of government licensing and
various permissions processes; to identify duplication and improvement
opportunities and work with GDS to pool understanding of common design
patterns to inform GaaP components.
Governance and defining the portfolio: further discovery activity on what
needs to be in place to enable HMG to put forward joint investment decisions
and how to implement a joint service proposition.
This work is due to be completed in September.
BW added HMRC strongly supports this work and will be taking propositions to
Spending Review 2015 in September.
CSPs asked how much trade engagement had taken place, adding Heathrow has
the largest number of entries.
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ST replied the JCCC Modernising Freight Management sub-Group was the
consultation route and this included SME’s at the airport. ST acknowledged the
importance of consulting Heathrow users, adding it is critical to look at what users
need not what they want.
COS requested the JCCC be kept updated about the consultation on the intraCommunity trusted traders proposal and consultation.
AP 4 BF to update JCCC on intra-Communiy trusted trader proposal and
consultation
COS also offered a day or half a day to new recruits as part of their induction.
BW thanked COS explaining HMRC planned to have a rolling annual programme
bringing new graduates into HMRC.
JM added this was not a demise of the Freight Management Strategy but making it
part of something bigger which, could completely transform service provision.
5. Customs Vision 2020
Bill Williamson (HMRC)
Angela Shephard
BW (HMRC) introduced the Customs Vision 2020 as HMRC’s ambition for the UK’s
customs service over the next 5 years.
AS (HMRC) explained the main focus of the vision is how the work of customs
supports the UK economy and its important role in securing the border and
protecting citizens. It takes into account the economic climate and aligning customs
and industry processes wherever possible. A document will be issued for
consultation by the end of July when there will be a short opportunity for comment
before submission to Ministers. AS welcomed input from members.
BASS thought trade facilitation and customs trade partnership are important to
capture as well as JCCC engagement and co-operation.
AS said the intention is a swift and seamless customs process for compliant traders.
The document will include coming down hard on the non-compliant.
RHA asked if the Union Customs Code was reflected. AS replied that it is and a key
aim of the Vision is reducing costs.
AICES asked if BF are involved. AS confirmed BF are included in the process of
drafting and agreeing the Vision.
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CSPs commented on timing, recommending documents are sent independently of
the minutes.
BIFA asked if customs officers will be required to sign up to the Vision. BW said the
intention is to include staff in focus groups as part of the production of the Vision.
6. Customs Declaration Services
John McManus (HMRC)
JM (HMRC) supplemented the paper issued by giving a high level assurance that
despite issues of cash settlements and austerity HMRCs priority remains delivering a
seamless customs service.
CSPs commented JCCC trade members are happy with the level of commitment.
BASS asked about postal declaration process. JM confirmed this was considered
explaining about an exiting pilot running with RMG, HMRC and BF for 6-7 months.
Early reports are this could be a strategic solution to postal issues as processing is
already faster and more accurate. CSPs raised a potential risk incorporating post
into CDS as it involves extra work for Royal Mail. JM said the UPU CDS could be a
strategic solution. BASS asked where postal data will be collected from and AS said
it is from the ITMAT data stream.
AS explained a number of international organisations are looking at low value
consignments and whether they should be reviewed. AS said the UK was
considering its policy position.
AFSS said they looked forward to CDS and methods of connectivity linking software
houses to the government gateway. As a trade association they are encouraged by
the level of support from the CDS team
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7. DfT FAL Directive
Karen Rourke (HMRC)
KR (HMRC) updated JCCC members on the new DfT Directive for ships reporting.
The soft launch of new technology was suspended and a dual system is currently
running. This means continuing to report ships requirements as business as usual
until FAL are satisfied the new system is up and running. FAL is not currently in a
position to give training and HMRC is looking for a pragmatic solution to issues such
as ships stores and goods subject to excise duty, and the need for a report on Arrival
although they will not currently be issuing penalties in this area.
Any vessel visiting the UK currently reports on a series of FAL forms which go to
various government departments and police authorities. The new system puts these
all together. Border Force (BF) has been provided with some training about actions
to be taken at the frontier.
Chamber of Shipping (COS) expressed concern that the Directive has existed since
1 June 2015 but DfT has yet to issue any document relating to this new piece of law.
The process has highlighted ships reporting requirements for HMRC. COS explained
the history to FAL forms which date back to the 1860s. COS felt there was scope to
reappraise the form, its practical purpose, the types of information and how this was
kept. COS suggested instead of the requirement for every ship to keep a report it
could be kept on board and made available on request. KR said HMRC understands
this postion and is happy to engage with COS on this, but that DfT is the lead
government agency.
AP5 COS and KR to pick up this discussion outside the meeting.
BASS felt although excisable goods are controlled by excise legislation they were
happy to be involved in further developments. KR reminded of restrictions due to DfT
FALs ownership of the forms and legislation.
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8. SME interaction with customs research
Angela Shephard (HMRC)
Angela Shephard provided a presentation about HMRC research regarding the UK
customs interaction with Small and Medium Enterprise (SME). This research was
undertaken and SMEs selected as the focus group due to government focus on
growing the economy through increasing exports. The research project has helped
HMRC understand the challenges SMEs face when they import and export goods to
and from countries outside the EU.
Key findings showed SMEs who import and export have little knowledge of customs
procedures and many use agents. This highlights a need for training for SMEs
together with more centralised information. There is an opportunity for HMRC to use
UKTI networks for training facilities, greater supply chain clarity and for the UK to
introduce accreditation for freight agents. AS referred to a set of standards for agents
under development by CEN.
The detailed research revealed problems with customs agencies in other countries
and very few export issues in the UK. Country specific guides may assist with
exporting to areas such as China.
The slides used for the presentation on SME interaction are available at Annex D
BIFA asked if contact could be made with UKTI as the BIFA helpdesk received
regular queries about how to export to different countries.
AP6 AS to give UKTI contact details to BIFA
BIFA said they vigorously opposed the CEN work on standards.
BASS referred to an EU Competency Framework of standards and a free service
containing tools for companies wanting to export.
CSPs reported a consensus of agreement that the trade were content with activities
at the frontier. Duty reclaims and post clearance activity were areas of some
concern.
AS said there are opportunities with strategic CDS and One Government at the
Border to deliver on key issues identified by the research. AS confirmed that the
research report will be pubkished on GOV.UK on 20th July.
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9. Deferred import Vat
Robert Windsor (BIFA)
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
10. Sub - Group Update
The written sub-group update was circulated for information.
FDF (Food & Drink Federation) on behalf of CPG commented about the volume of
items covered at JCCC meetings and the need for more in –depth discussion on
some topics. HMRC said that working groups are the agreed way for dealing with
single topics of significance a recent example is the Transit working group.
The update document is at Annex E.
11. AOB
JM (HMRC) gave an update on the situation with Greece explaining that HMRC and
all other government departments are looking at contingencies should Greece exit
the Euro and / or the EU. Members were requested to make contact via the JCCC
mailbox if there are any relevant issues for consideration.
AR requested an update on Non Inventory Linked Ports AS (HMRC) replied that the
consultation exercise has been completed and will be published after summer
recess.
AFSS referred to a CFSP Information Paper which they felt should have been
treated the same as a CIP with a process of consultation and distribution. AFSS
highlighted members need for notice about potential software changes. AS (HMRC)
agreed to raise this with the policy area
AP7 HMRC (AS) to discuss CFSP Information Papers with the policy team.
CSPs asked about a library of guides and best practice. AS (HMRC) said guidance
and notices are being re-written for the UCC. The best place to look is GOV.UK.
FDF referred to an article in a top financial broadsheet about staff leaving HMRC.
BW (HMRC) replied although HMRC was shrinking as an organisation, the aim is to
be more efficient and improve customer service. Customs is recruting 15 new
apprentices per year to ensure skills and knowledge are maintained. AS (HMRC)
advised that HMRCis about to launch a formal consulatation on penalties for tobacco
excise duty evasion and JCCC members will be part of the consultation group.
BW closed the meeting.
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The next JCCC meeting will be 9th November 2015.
Summary of Action Points
AP1
AP2
AP3
AP4
JCCC members to discuss details of UCC Rev 5 in the Change sub
group
AS to request Policy Owners add an initial line containing legal
references in any CIPS
Trade members to copy trade UCC submissions made to MEPs to
JCCC Secretariat
BF to update JCCC on intra-Community trusted trader proposal and
consultation
AP5
COS and KR to pick up this discussion outside the meeting.
AP6
AS to give UKTI contact details to BIFA
AP7
AS to discuss CFSP Information Papers with the policy team.
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Annex A - List of Attendees – July 2015
Trade Organisations
Trade Organisation
Representative
Airline Operators Committee for Cargo UK (AOCC)
(JOS)
Airline Operators Committee for Cargo UK (AOCC)
(AM)
Association of Freight Software Suppliers (AFSS)
(GT)
Association of International Courier and Express Services (AICES)
(AR)
Automated Customs and International Trade Association (ACITA)
(DH)
British Association of Ship Suppliers (BASS)
(AM)
British Ports association (BPA)
(RB)
British International Freight Association (BIFA)
(RW)
Chamber of Shipping (COS)
(TR)
Community System Providers (CSPs)
(PM)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
(SM)
Food and drink Federation (FDF)
(GR)
Freight Transport Association (FTA)
(DA)
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICSB)
(NI)
Federation of Sport and Play Associations (FSPA)
(MA)
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
(PC)
Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT)
(HL)
HMRC/OGD attendees
Department
Representative
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
HMRC
Border Force
Secretariat
(BW) (Chairman)
(JM)
(AS)
(IW)
(PS)
(KR)
(ST)
(AP)
(ST)
(DH)
(SY)
Apologies
Organisation
Representative
Association of International Courier and Express Services (AICES)
British Retail Consortium
Customs Practitioners Group (CPG)
UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)
HMRC
BIS
BIS
(JO)
(MC)
(BS)
(MH)
(MK)
(SM)
(BO)
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Annex B - JCCC Meeting Action Points
From February Meeting
NO
ACTION POINT
UPDATE
Agenda Item 2 – Outstanding Action Points
AP1
Secretariat to record in JCCC minutes the
Gov.UK link for e-mail alerts and twitter link
for HMRC Penalties: a discussion document
AP2
KR to contact Central Policy to establish if a
“step by step “ chart exists for Review and
Appeal cases.
AP3
Agenda item for June JCCC- Update on Joint
Freight Management Strategy
AP4
JCCC Secretariat to put UCC on the agenda
for the next JCCC meeting
AP5
JCCC Secretariat to put prototypes on the
agenda for the next JCCC meeting
Discharged
Discharged
Discharged
Discharged
Postponed until UCC
progressed further
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ANNEX C
Joint Customs Consultative Committee
Meeting: 9th July 2015
Agenda Item: Update on Customs Declaration Services
Author: Micah Kent
1.
Purpose:
To provide an update to JCCC representatives on the progress of the Customs
Declaration Services (CDS) previously known as CHIEF Replacement Programme.
2.
Background:
HMRC is responsible for delivering an end-to-end declaration processing service,
allowing the efficient passage of legitimate imports and exports to and from countries
outside of the EU. HMRC is in the process of replacing the Customs Handling Import
and Exports Freight (CHIEF) system because:
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The current system has been operational since 1994 and is now ageing – the
VME technology used will not be supported beyond 2020.
EU legislative changes, requiring significant IT transformation, cannot be
accommodated by the current, aging CHIEF service infrastructure without
significant investment
The current service delivery contract is reaching end of life.
CDS will deliver a new import / export declaration management service for HMRC.
The Programme scope includes mandated changes through the Union Customs
Code (UCC) and EU - Multi Annual Strategic Plan (MASP). The system will be
designed to be flexible enough to incorporate future EU declaration processing
changes.
The scope of CDS also includes transformation of postal declaration processes.
CDS will also be a central technology enabler for the One Government at the Border
Portfolio of change.
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3.
Update:
The Customs Declaration Services programme has moved on apace over the last
three months and the programme team expanded significantly. The first phase of
User Engagement with the trade has been completed and engagement with widerGovernment is due to complete in July.
User stories captured during the Discovery phase to date are being validated and
prioritised into backlogs which will provide the basis for the development phase
(alpha development) in early 2016.
The system design is emerging and will be made up from component parts delivering
an overall Service Orientated Architecture. Two of these components (Tariff Services
and a Core Declaration Processing System) will be procured through standard
government frameworks over the summer and these will be integrated with
components already available on the HMRC IT estate such as financials, data
warehouse, risk engine and digital services.
Postal traffic remains within the scope of CDS and a pilot, to test the suitability of an
existing Universal Postal Union package has already commenced with Border Force
and Royal Mail Group.
HMRC will deliver the first phase of CDS in 2017 which includes functionality to
accommodate the UCC and MASP IT change timetable. The new service will be
deployed to one Community System Provider (CSP) at a time in a smooth roll out
process to de-risk the delivery during 2017. We will appoint a cutover and migration
manager in the next few weeks who will work during 2015 with key CDS customers
to plan in detail the transition and migration activities through 2017.
The programme has been consulting extensively with CSPs (as key stakeholders)
and representatives from software suppliers over the last few months. We would like
this engagement to be widened out during the 2nd half of 2015 and would welcome
JCCC members and the businesses they represent to attend technical forums
(where appropriate) covering topics such as system interfaces / messaging,
authentication and testing. Details will follow in July.
We are planning to open up test environments with iterations of the new service in
early 2016, and will provide technical specifications as soon as they are available
(e.g. both HMRC APIs and a new data schema).
I will provide more detail on our delivery path - covering the next 18 months or so at
the meeting on the 9th July.
Micah Kent
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Annex D
JCCC July 2015 SME
Interaction with Customs.pptx
Annex E
JOINT CUSTOMS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBJECT
:
9th July 2015
Update on JCCC Sub Groups
The information table below provides key issues and updates
from JCCC Sub Group/ Working Group meetings.
The minutes from each Sub Group or Working Group meeting
will continue to be posted onto the HMRC website
Definitions
 JCCC Sub Group - for projects / initiatives which are finite; and
 JCCC Working Group - for “perpetual” meetings;
JCCC Secretary, E-Mail – JCCC Secretariat
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Name of Group /
Type of Group
Contact
Update and Key issues from recent
meetings
Customs Change
John
Nightingale
1/7/15 – 11th Meeting of the CCG in
Southend. Well attended and trade
heard that Rev 5 of the UCCIPs was
due later that day.
 Group discussed potential
benefits and burdens based on
Rev 4. Members engagement
with Brussels deemed a
success and MEPs seen as
useful source to influence
Commission.
 Timelines for Rev 5 responses
and adoption of texts and legal
process discussed. Impacts
from 1/5/16 reviewed and BAU
and Transition periods
discussed at length.
 The MASP early deliverables
and progress to date
highlighted.
 CDS from a Policy and Process
group perspective reported to
meeting.
 Trade acknowledged the
interdependency of UCC,
MASP and CDS timelines.
Customs Product
and Processes
Kevin
Snow/David
Rudd
UCC Implementation plans were
discussed and proposals paper shared.
Clarification was also provided in
respect of UCC Guarantee Reference
amounts. An update was provided on
TTIP and the Non Inventory Linked
Ports and CIE consultation exercises. A
report on the Customer Control Strategy
was provided.
The group last met on 12/2/15. A range
of issues were discussed including:
UCC Update – Valuation sunset clause
and Royalties
Tariff Preference developments
including Registered Exporter System
Tariff Classification issues including:
Sector reports
Publication of Monitors Classification
Guide
Classification Helpline Consultation and
Latest position re the Printed Tariff
Last meeting held March 2015. Agreed
to meet bi-annually. Discussed outage
notification and CR process.
Duty Liabilities
International Trade
Operating Systems
Working Group
(ITOSWG)
Modernising Freight
Management
Next Meeting
September
2015
Valerie Smith
Amanda
Milne
October/Nov
2015
Sally Thurlow
At the meeting on 23 June
representatives were provided with
updates on the One Government at the
Border Discovery Work, including the
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emerging themes from this. Further
updates on the EU Research Project
“Core” and advice of a proposed
consultation on a Border Force Trusted
Trader Initiative to explore the provision
of intra-EU data sharing.
Name of Group /
Type of Group
Contact
Update and Key issues from recent
meetings
Customs Change
John
Nightingale
1/7/15 – 11th Meeting of the CCG in
Southend. Well attended and trade
heard that Rev 5 of the UCCIPs was
due later that day.
 Group discussed potential
benefits and burdens based on
Rev 4. Members engagement
with Brussels deemed a
success and MEPs seen as
useful source to influence
Commission.
 Timelines for Rev 5 responses
and adoption of texts and legal
process discussed. Impacts
from 1/5/16 reviewed and BAU
and Transition periods
discussed at length.
 The MASP early deliverables
and progress to date
highlighted.
 CDS from a Policy and Process
group perspective reported to
meeting.
 Trade acknowledged the
interdependency of UCC,
MASP and CDS timelines.
Customs Product
and Processes
Kevin
Snow/David
Rudd
UCC Implementation plans were
discussed and proposals paper shared.
Clarification was also provided in
respect of UCC Guarantee Reference
amounts. An update was provided on
TTIP and the Non Inventory Linked
Ports and CIE consultation exercises. A
report on the Customer Control Strategy
was provided.
The group last met on 12/2/15. A range
of issues were discussed including:
UCC Update – Valuation sunset clause
and Royalties
Tariff Preference developments
including Registered Exporter System
Tariff Classification issues including:
Sector reports
Publication of Monitors Classification
Guide
Classification Helpline Consultation and
Latest position re the Printed Tariff
Duty Liabilities
Next Meeting
September
2015
Valerie Smith
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International Trade
Operating Systems
Working Group
(ITOSWG)
Modernising Freight
Management
October/Nov
2015
Amanda
Milne
Last meeting held March 2015. Agreed
to meet bi-annually. Discussed outage
notification and CR process.
Sally Thurlow
At the meeting on 23 June
representatives were provided with
updates on the One Government at the
Border Discovery Work, including the
emerging themes from this. Further
updates on the EU Research Project
“Core” and advice of a proposed
consultation on a Border Force Trusted
Trader Initiative to explore the provision
of intra-EU data sharing.
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