SGS achieves HMRC Excise Registered Consignor status

SGS is pleased to announce that its trade facilitation services team in the UK has achieved HMRC Excise Registered Consignor status.

The award enables SGS to initiate the excise movement in the HMRC Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) with authorisation to raise Electronic Administrative Documents (e-ADs) and generate Administrative Reference Codes (ARCs). The result will be the seamless movement of goods from any UK seaport or Eurotunnel entry point to warehouses with minimal delays.

Import duty declaration and VAT (where applicable) will be handled by SGS, while excise duty remains suspended during transit to the bonded warehouse.

Andy Maber, Business Development Manager, SGS, said, “We are delighted to gain Registered Consignor status from HMRC to ensure consignments are fully compliant from all UK ports to bonded warehouses.

“This will be welcome news to our clients involved in the manufacture, distribution and movement of excise goods who will benefit from an easier and faster customs clearance process at UK ports.”

SGS is already an approved Excise Registered Consignor in the EU, where its team in the Netherlands facilitates the continuous movement of excise goods within the EU under duty suspension.

An industry leader in customs solutions
SGS, through its trade facilitation service (TFS) provides an end-to-end customs solution, including customs software, European transit solutions, customs duty guarantees and brokerage services – all managed in-house by its teams across the UK and Europe.

The company supports governments, agencies and the private sector with trade facilitation – reducing supply chain complexity, securing duties and taxes, and verifying products’ compliance of with regulations.

With a unique offering, SGS provides businesses worldwide with customs software, European transit solutions, custom duty guarantees and brokerage services – all delivered by its in-house experts. Working with colleagues throughout Europe, SGS can provide a complete end-to-end customs solution.

Find out more about SGS e-customs services: https://try.sgs.com/en-gb/ecustoms-services