GB-EU customs arrangements
With changes to the imports and exports to and from the EU, this means many businesses might be facing having to deal with custom declarations for the first time.
What are the changes?
Full customs controls have been implemented as planned on 1 January 2022.
- Requirement for full customs import declarations for all goods at the time businesses or their courier/freight forwarder bring them into Great Britain.
- Customs controls at all ports and other border locations.
- Requirement for a suppliers’ declaration proving the origin of goods (either UK or EU) if they are using the zero tariffs agreed in the UK’s trade deal with the EU
- Commodity codes, which are used to classify goods for customs declarations have changed from 1 January 2022.
- All POAO and ABP consignments must be pre-notified on IPAFFS, and all plants and plant products categorised as ‘regulated and notifiable’will need to be pre-notified on either IPAFFS or PEACH.
From 1 July 2022, animal products will need to continue to pre-notify their arrival via IPAFFS. Additionally, these consignments must be accompanied by a certified Export Health Certificate and enter via a point of entry with a Border Control Post (BCP) that has been designated to receive these goods. The consignment will be subject to documentary, ID, and physical checks.
We encourage all businesses to ensure they are compliant ahead of any HMRC checks.
