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1. What are the rules for exporting animals, products of animal origin, or germplasm to the EU?

20th November 2020

To transport these products from the UK to the EU from 1 January 2021, you will need: An export health certificate, which you need to

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Am I the exporter and the importer when I export product to the EU?

28th January 2021

You need to establish the basis on which you are currently selling to your customer. If you are selling on an ex-factory basis where the

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Are all steps required for products imported from the EU and then re-exported to the EU?

19th November 2020

Assuming the product is not in transit (i.e. they have been imported into GB and cleared customs) then the basic SPS arrangements (the need for

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Are seals obligatory and if so in what contexts?

16th February 2021

Applying a seal to a consignment onto the EU market is a decision for an exporter to make as it is not a compulsory requirement.

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Are the rules for importing into France the same as for all EU countries?

16th February 2021

An import to France is an import to the EU. The EU has rules and requirements for importing and exporting goods to and from all

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Are there any exemptions for small businesses which only export small quantities from GB to the EU?

16th February 2021

No, all goods being exported and imported will need to comply with requirements and border formalities.

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Can a product imported from a third country to GB then be exported to the EU?

19th November 2020

Products that have been imported from a third country into GB can be re-exported to the EU so long as they meet the requirements of

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Can an EU registered company use their transit guarantee to start movements in GB?

16th February 2021

Yes, an EU registered company who holds a transit guarantee in the EU can start movements in GB with the EU guarantee, however they will

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Can an EU registered customs agency (with simplified procedures) register on the NCTS system or do we need to open a sister firm in the UK?

16th February 2021

The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) is a system of electronic declaration and processing that traders must use to submit Common Transit declarations. NCTS is

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Can I apply for authorised consignor or consignee status to assist with Transit moves?

16th February 2021

If you’re regularly moving goods using transit procedures, you can apply for authorised consignor or consignee status which will allow you to start or end

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Can the ENS for the EU be done by a UK-based company or customs agent or only via a French company on their ICS?

16th February 2021

An ENS can be raised by a UK-based company but they will need an EU EORI number and access to the French ICS system. Submission

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Can you explain ENS in more detail please?

16th February 2021

Information on submitting ENS declarations in the EU and the different Member State systems is available in Annex B of the Border Operating Model www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model

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Currently if any container arrives at a site with missing seals, it would have to be rejected. If circa 1% goods will be opened / sampled, what measures are in place to assure companies that the product is not contaminated or at risk of spoilage due to the mishandling?

19th November 2020

The BCPs have an obligation to ensure consignments are not cross contaminated with other goods at the BCP. Authorities would follow established rules laid down

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Do goods need to be re-sealed if multiple pick ups in the UK happen before the export?

16th February 2021

Consignments collected from several sites each with their own EHC cannot be sealed at the final premises where the last consignment is added. It is

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Do UK approved establishments need to be listed even if they don’t export POAO to the EU?

19th November 2020

If you are a UK approved establishment that does not export POAO to the EU, you don’t have to be listed. However, if you produce

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Do we include the MRN for the FR/ENS made in the FR/ICS in the Logistics Envelope? If not how do they know we’ve done the ENS?

16th February 2021

The ENS data is submitted to the French ICS – for accompanied freight, confirmation that the ENS declaration has been done is via acknowledgment of

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Do you need to do transit requirements for every journey even if you have done a full export declaration including S&S requirements?

16th February 2021

The CTC is a facilitation that may provide benefits to traders by allowing some customs processes to be done away from the border. If you

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Does my UK approved food business need to have an EU listing as well?

28th January 2021

In preparation for 1 January 2021, your UK approved food businesses will need to be listed with the EU: to export POAO (products of animal

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For products made in the EU, which are sent to our UK distributor and then exported back into the EU, will there be tariffs on these goods?

16th February 2021

There are a number of customs facilitations that suspend or relieve payment of import duties in certain circumstances. These include: Inward Processing (IP) which enables

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How and where is the Exit Summary Declaration (Safety and Security) document submitted.

19th November 2020

From 1 January 2021 Safety & Security (S&S) information will be required on exported goods to the EU. This will be either a combined customs

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How can I confirm my TRACES approval number? It is not on the EU list but we are an approved business.

11th January 2021

Exporters wishing to send Products of Animal Origin (POAO), Animal by-products (ABP) or Germinal Products to the European Union (EU) must have their Exporting Business

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How can I reclaim VAT in the EU?

16th February 2021

Details on reclaiming VAT in the EU can be found at www.europa.eu/youreurope/business/taxation/vat/vat-refunds/index_en.htm

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How do I use the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS)?

16th February 2021

Detailed information on using the NCTS system is available at www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-new-computerised-transit-system-to-move-goods-across-the-eu and-efta-countries

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I move goods between GB and EU, is there any help available for this?

25th February 2021

Dedicated Traders Showcase There is a dedicated Traders Showcase Site which holds a wealth of information to support traders following the transition period.  Please note

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If goods fail inspection, will they be destroyed regardless of what the reason for the failure was? I.e. if a document is missing or there was an issue with some of the info submitted on the EHC?

19th November 2020

If your consignment does not have the correct documentation or fails an inspection at a BCP in the EU, it could be required to be

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