FAQ frequently asked questions
List of frequently asked questions in the logistics industry in general with answers.How is IPAFFS linked to the customs CDS declaration?
For goods that are subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls, customs clearance in the UK depends on more than just fiscal and tariff compliance. The customs system, CDS (Customs Declaration Service), must be able to verify that the consignment has been...
What is IPAFFS?
IPAFFS is the United Kingdom’s Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System, the national online service used to pre-notify authorities about imports that are subject to sanitary and phytosanitary controls. In plain terms, it is the digital front door for goods...
Who needs to use IPAFFS?
The obligation to use IPAFFS applies to any business or individual that is responsible for bringing regulated goods into Great Britain, meaning England, Scotland or Wales. In regulatory language, this person or business is referred to as the importer of record. If you...
What CHED documents are required and when?
In the United Kingdom, a CHED – Common Health Entry Document – continues to exist, but it is generated and managed exclusively through the IPAFFS system. After Brexit, the UK no longer uses the European TRACES NT platform. Instead, IPAFFS is the single national portal...
How far in advance must a pre-notification be submitted?
Pre-notification through IPAFFS is not just a formal requirement, it is the foundation on which the UK’s sanitary and phytosanitary controls operate. The basic rule is straightforward: the importer or their agent must submit the notification at least one working day...
What is a UNN (Unique Notification Number) and how is it used?
When an importer or their agent submits a notification in IPAFFS, the system automatically generates a UNN – Unique Notification Number. This number is more than just a reference: it is the key identifier that links together the pre-notification, the Common Health...
What information is required to create an IPAFFS notification?
Creating a correct IPAFFS notification requires collecting and entering a comprehensive set of details about the consignment. Each piece of information serves a purpose: it allows the UK authorities to identify the goods, match them with the correct health or...
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WHEN DO WE TALK ABOUT THE GREEN CHANNEL?
WHAT IS THE GREEN CHANNEL SYSTEM? The Green Channel system is an automatic customs mechanism used within the European Union. It employs risk analysis to evaluate customs declarations and selects shipments for inspection based on specific, predetermined parameters....
WHAT INCOTERMS YIELD SHOULD I INCLUDE IN THE INVOICE?
WHAT INCOTERMS YIELD SHOULD I INCLUDE IN THE INVOICE? Each individual acronym encoded in Incoterms® clearly defines which Incoterms® yield to use and who should bear the costs and responsibilities for each part of transportation, customs costs on departure and...
TAXABLE WEIGHT: NAVIGATING THE CALCULATIONS OF RATIOS
Home / About UsTAXABLE WEIGHT: NAVIGATING THE CALCULATIONS OF RATIOSQ: How do you determine the taxable weight based on volume-to-weight ratios in transportation quotes? A: Both national and international transport offers are based on the "weight/volume" ratio to...