UK Customs (HMRC) has announced changes to customs procedures for household goods and motor vehicles entering the UK that will impact assignees being relocated to this region.
This change goes into effect on 31 March 2017 and shifts responsibility for completing the Transfer of Residence (ToR) application from the shipper to the owner of the goods being shipped (in this case, the assignee).
Under these new guidelines, assignees moving to the UK are required to complete an online application for ToR relief. This form can be found here.
Once the online ToR form is completed and approved, the assignee will be sent a unique reference code which will allow the freight to be cleared and released by the HMRC. This reference code is critical and it is the responsibility of the assignee to ensure that it is issued in good time; therefore, your assignee should advice his or her Weichert contact as soon as it is received. If a shipment arrives in the UK without a reference code, it could be delayed or refused clearance.
More information on ToR and whether or not an assignee is eligible to claim relief can be found here. Any questions on this process can be referred to our VP of Global Transportation.
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