1. What are the 6 key steps if I export to the EU?
Check that you have an EORI number. If not; please contact HMRC Check your commodity/tariff codes Know what health certificates your products need Check your product labelling Decide if
2. Where can I find a representative to process our imports or exports?
The Institute of Export and International Trade maintains a list of customs agents (also known as brokers) here.
Are the health and identification marks changing for POAO from 1 January 2021?
From 1 January 2021, competent authorities and food businesses in the UK will not be able to apply the current ‘EC’ health and identification marks
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?
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
Do different Member States have different customs requirements?
EU has rules and requirements for importing and exporting goods to and from all Member States. Member States may have different names for their IT
Do I have to declare goods moved in or out of the UK using Intrastat ?
You must register for Intrastat if, in the last calendar year, your business either: moved more than £250,000 worth of goods to countries in the
Do I need a new EHC if my goods are rejected and I want to re-export them?
This will depend on the type of product you are re-exporting. ● For live animals please see here: ● For Animal By-products (ABP) please see
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?
The ENS data is submitted to the French ICS – for accompanied freight, confirmation that the ENS declaration has been done is via acknowledgment of
Do we need an agent for an ATA carnet? What about our return from the EU?
ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system. Find out how
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?
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
How can I find a suitably qualified professional to certify my products of animal origin for export to the EU?
The UK government maintains a list of those certified to provide that service here.
How long does it take to get an EORI number?
From 1 January 2021, you will need an EORI number to move goods between the UK and the EU. You must apply for your EORI
Should our customers in the EU employ a customs agent for declaring their imports from us?
From 1 January 2021, whoever is legally responsible for importing your goods into the EU will need to complete an EU customs declaration. If you
What are Prohibitions and restrictions (P&R)?
Prohibitions and restrictions (P&R) are new trade requirements that will apply to certain commodities from 1 January 2021.These trade requirements are based in EU law
What is EORI – do I need one?
EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique ID code used to track and register customs information in the EU. In order to trade
What will happen with shipments that leave the UK before the end of the year but arrive in their final EU destination in January?
Placing on the market is defined very carefully and when goods are sold or supplied, even if they are supplying free of charge, as long
When does the CHIEF declaration need to be completed?
The export declaration must be submitted before the goods depart for the port. You will need to complete GB export procedures and EU import procedures
Will an ATA Carnet remove the need to complete customs declarations for temporary exports?
The ATA Carnet system is operated by HMRC. This is a process that allows you to complete your customs declarations a single time and then
Will an ATA Carnet remove the need to complete customs declarations for temporary exports?
The ATA Carnet system is operated by HMRC. This is a process that allows you to complete your customs declarations a single time and then
Will ATA carnets be stamped by customs in Dover or is there a facility at Eurotunnel to do this?
Yes there are facilities in GB for stamping ATA Carnets on arrival at both Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover, details of the locations can