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We have a customs agent based in the UK who will take care of our import paperwork into the EU, but who will not be present at the BCP in Calais because they are not based in France. Do we also need a partner in Calais for the inspection?

16th February 2021

Yes – the owner of the goods must appoint a designated agent to act on their behalf / to be physically present in the BCP

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Why do import agents need to be present at the BCP? This limits the available agents we can use.

16th February 2021

The owner of the goods must appoint a designated agent to act on their behalf at the BCP/SIVEP when the goods arrive to: ● Load

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Are there procedures for accelerated port and customs clearance for short life products?

13th November 2020

There are in development for transport of fresh/live fish and day old chicks only.

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What plans does government have to minimise disruption at ports?

13th November 2020

Step 1 has been to encourage companies to prepare for the new procedures. This is to minimise the number of vehicles failing border checks and causing

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Is there any guidance on how long the delays at border control could be?

13th November 2020

Queuing is difficult to predict with any accuracy. The most optimistic scenario is for only minor delays. At the other end of the scale, tailbacks

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What can I do to avoid delays at the border for my imports/exports?

13th November 2020

Missing or inaccurate paperwork is one of the most common causes of delay at the border. It is important to liaise with your overseas counterpart

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Do I need to pre-notify the BCP

13th November 2020

All EU BCPs require advance notice of goods arriving. Check with the BCP you are planning to use for how much notice is needed. Contact

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Do POAO need to go through a designated BCP and how do I find one?

13th November 2020

YES – You must find a BCP that can accept your type of goods – as not all BCPs accept all goods. Your goods may

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Which ports are designated for exporting particular products?

20th November 2020

Check the port you use has the correct authorisation and identify the EU Border Control Posts (BCPs) you may need to use when exporting certain products especially those

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