Keeping up-to-date with all things metal
13/07/2022
CBM President Steve Morley – Interview on Manufacturing TV
Talking about UK Steel Tariffs Manufacturing TV – Interview
21/06/2022
Government announcements, UKCA conformance on all products by 1st January 2023.
The announcement was issued on Monday, 20th June and revised guidance published. Key points include: Acceptance of CE marking files as evidence for UKCA mark Confirmation imported goods arriving before 1st January 2023 will be deemed to have entered the market and not require UKCA before supply. Please see in full, on the following links: Government […]
6/06/2022
UK suspends retaliatory tariffs on certain US goods
UK removes section 232 retaliatory tariffs on certain US goods Following agreement between the United States and the UK on easement of US Section 232 tariffs on UK steel and aluminium products, the United Kingdom suspended its retaliatory tariffs on 1st June. CBM was able to obtain some advance information on specific tariff codes for members. […]
30/05/2022
Trade Remedy on Aluminium Extrusions – implementation date change
HMRC has updated its notice about the introduction of a provisional anti-dumping duty on aluminium extrusions from China. From 16.06.2022 (previously 28.05.22), the following changes will take effect: A provisional tariff will apply to goods from China falling within the goods description and commodity codes listed in this notice. The provisional tariff is to be covered by the guarantee […]
30/05/2022
Acquisition allows local forging company to triple its CNC machining capacity
Somers Forge the UK’s leading open die forge has acquired A&B Richardson Engineering, based in Oldbury. The company which is best known for being a tool and die manufacturer, has continually invested in a variety of CNC machines and CAD design capabilities. The acquisition of the machine shop is part of the Somers Forge long […]
23/05/2022
New Trade Remedy on Aluminium Extrusions
Updates on: UK applies Provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on aluminium extrusions from China HMRC has issued a notice of a provisional anti-dumping duty on aluminium extrusions from China being introduced. Importers of these products will need to provide HMRC with a Bank guarantee while the provisional duty applies. From the 28.05.2022, the following changes will take effect: A provisional […]
15/03/2022
Forged Solutions Group adds its weight to CBM’s call for Government support on energy prices and steel quotas
One of the UK’s leading specialists in high integrity forgings is adding its voice to industry’s call for greater support to offset escalating energy costs. Forged Solutions Group, which works with high profile clients in the aerospace, energy production, underground mining and off-highway vehicle sectors, is calling on Government to address rocketing gas and electricity […]
7/02/2022
Levelling Up
The Levelling Up White Paper, published 2/02/2022 Levelling Up the United Kingdom: Executive Summary (publishing.service.gov.uk)
7/02/2022
Removal of the country code ‘EU’ for the Country of Origin, Country of Dispatch and Country of Preferential Origin.
From 8 February 2022, the use of country code ‘EU’ when declaring goods is changing. For CHIEF the country code ‘EU’ will no longer be a valid in any data field and the specific Member State country code must be used. For CDS, we advise you to use the specific Member State Country code for […]