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HMRC Operation Reactive
HMRC have taken the unusal step of issuing pictures of both the operation and defendant following a successful prosecution. Briefing note on the fraud which involved the laundering and distribution of over four million litres of fuel over an eight-month period can be found below;
Briefing note - Operation Reactive
Duty Rates
The Chancellor cancelled the proposed increase due in April 2011 due to high fuel costs - see link below for current and proposed rates;
Insurance
Members are reporting that insurance rates are softening and substantial reductions are available; there are at least three providers to the Irish market including;
Brennan Insurance – Eamon Doherty on 003531 639 5589.
Open & Direct Commercial - Roisin Boyle on 028 777 41404.
Oamps – 01372 467266
Before you accept the first quote you receive make sure you get alternative quotes.
HMRC have released their activity report for Northern Ireland (2010) which makes interesting reading. See:
HMRC NI Activity Report for 2010
Any member with difficulty accessing the report can request a hard copy from the office.
Wet Line Contamination
As reported in the last news sheet Customs have adopted the protocol for wet line contamination http://www.nioil.com/WetLineProtocol.pdf
and if members stick to these guidelines they will not receive punitive action on discovery of an accidental contamination.
We are pleased to report that where Customs are finding minimal levels of contamination and members can dempnstrate compliance with the code that no prosecution is forthcoming.
Remember - follow the code if you don't wish to fall foul of HMRC!