Are there procedures for accelerated port and customs clearance for short life products?
There are in development for transport of fresh/live fish and day old chicks only.
Do I need to pre-notify the BCP
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
Do POAO need to go through a designated BCP and how do I find one?
YES – You must find a BCP that can accept your type of goods – as not all BCPs accept all goods. Your goods may
How can I ensure that consignments of composite products using the Private Attestation can be processed at Irish Border Control Posts (BCP) as quickly as possible?
Ensure that your Private Attestation is signed Please ensure that your importing food business operator signs the private attestation before it is submitted to the
Is there any guidance on how long the delays at border control could be?
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
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?
Yes – the owner of the goods must appoint a designated agent to act on their behalf / to be physically present in the BCP
What can I do to avoid delays at the border for my imports/exports?
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
What plans does government have to minimise disruption at ports?
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
Which ports are designated for exporting particular products?
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
Why do import agents need to be present at the BCP? This limits the available agents we can use.
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