Help with new customs requirements
Software providers work on solution for EMCS launch in April
Solutions providers Kewill and e-customs are working on a system to help customers adapt to new European customs regulation.
The Excise Movement Control System (EMCS) comes into force in the UK in April and companies will have to electronically exchange customs information on excised goods such as alcohol, tobacco and mineral oils moving within the EU.
Evan Puzey, chief marketing officer at Kewill, said: “Although timescales for the implementation of EMCS have been announced, its technical specification is not yet complete in the UK, leading to a degree of uncertainty among vendors and customers.
“Kewill and e-customs are closely monitoring the situation, using our collective customs experience to develop a solution that will allow UK companies to fulfil their obligations.”
Alun Davies, MD of e-customs, added: “This is a wide-sweeping change that will affect all traders moving excisable goods within the EU.
“If your business is importing wine from Italy or Spain, or moving tobacco products from the UK to Germany, it will affect you. Even if you are moving goods within the same country, you could also be affected.
“We advise all companies trading in excised goods to seek expert advice to ensure they know how and when the changes will be implemented, and avoid being caught out.”
The Excise Movement Control System (EMCS) comes into force in the UK in April and companies will have to electronically exchange customs information on excised goods such as alcohol, tobacco and mineral oils moving within the EU.
Evan Puzey, chief marketing officer at Kewill, said: “Although timescales for the implementation of EMCS have been announced, its technical specification is not yet complete in the UK, leading to a degree of uncertainty among vendors and customers.
“Kewill and e-customs are closely monitoring the situation, using our collective customs experience to develop a solution that will allow UK companies to fulfil their obligations.”
Alun Davies, MD of e-customs, added: “This is a wide-sweeping change that will affect all traders moving excisable goods within the EU.
“If your business is importing wine from Italy or Spain, or moving tobacco products from the UK to Germany, it will affect you. Even if you are moving goods within the same country, you could also be affected.
“We advise all companies trading in excised goods to seek expert advice to ensure they know how and when the changes will be implemented, and avoid being caught out.”
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