Getting GVMS Reference

Guidance Get a goods movement reference Use this service to get a goods movement reference so you can move goods through locations which use the goods vehicle movement service. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 31 December 2021 — See all updates Contents What you’ll need Get a goods movement reference […]

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Clearance to Leave UK Port

Guidance Get clearance to leave a UK port for commercial vessels If you’re the ship’s master (or their agent) of a commercial vessel, you will need to get clearance to leave a UK port. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 22 December 2020 Last updated 25 November 2021 — See all updates Contents Get clearance to […]

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UK Border Model Dec 21

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Handling Imports & Exports (CHIEF)

Policy paper Customs Information Paper 2 Updated 23 December 2021 Contents 1.Customs Handling Imports and Exports Freight (CHIEF) from 1 January 2.Customs Declaration Service changes from 22 January 2022 3.GVMS locations not using arrived exports declarations 4.Goods Movement Reference (GMR) 5.Physically consolidated exports 6.Using GVMS from 29 December 2021 Print this page 1. Customs Handling Imports […]

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Clearance to Leave

Guidance Get clearance to leave a UK port for commercial vessels If you’re the ship’s master (or their agent) of a commercial vessel, you will need to get clearance to leave a UK port. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 22 December 2020 Last updated 25 November 2021 — See all updates Contents Get clearance to […]

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Reporting Arrivals

Guidance Report goods arriving at a UK port on a commercial vessel If you’re the ship’s master (or their agent) of a commercial vessel, you will need to report any goods that are arriving on your vessel at a UK port. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 22 December 2020 Last updated 25 November 2021 […]

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Transit Procedure Regulations

The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018   The following notice has force of law by virtue of paragraph 2(A1) and 27(A1) of Schedule 1 to the Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations (CTPEER) 2018    Listed person  For the purposes of paragraph 2(A1) and 27(A1) of Schedule 1 of CTPEER 2018, the person to […]

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Safety and Security Declarations

From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 21 September 2021 Last updated 29 October 2021 — See all updates Documents Safety and security requirements on imports and exports HTML Details Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) is now no longer part of a safety and security zone with the EU. This guide sets out how to meet […]

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Register for GVMS

Guidance Register for the goods vehicle movement service English Bulgarian Čeština Cymraeg Deutsch Español français Hrvatski Magyar Lietuvių Polski Română If you’re a haulier and move goods through a port in the UK that uses the goods vehicle movement service you’ll need to register for the service to get your goods through customs. From: HM […]

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Get a Goods Movement Reference

Guidance Get a goods movement reference English Cymraeg Use this service to get a reference after registering with the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 26 October 2021 — See all updates Contents What you’ll need Get a goods movement reference What happens next Print this page […]

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Determining Origin

Guidance General rules to determine the origin of your products for trade between the UK and EU Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 6 October 2021 Contents General provisions Key general provisions for EU trade Print this page General provisions These general […]

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Claiming Origin under TCA

Guidance Introduction to rules of origin and claiming duties when trading between the UK and EU Rules for moving goods between the UK and EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 6 October 2021 Contents UK-EU trading relationship Rules of origin under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Easements for […]

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Travellers Information

Promotional material Travellers Communication Pack (plain text) Updated 14 July 2021 Contents About this guide Travelling to the UK Travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland Travelling from the UK to another country What crew members need to know Great Britain communications material Print this page A communications pack for partners, with information and resources […]

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Delayed Import Declarations CDS

Guidance Making a delayed supplementary import declaration using the Customs Declaration Service Find out how and when to make a delayed supplementary declaration if you’re using simplified declarations to bring goods into Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) from the EU. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 1 July 2021 Applies to England, Scotland and […]

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GB Exports to EU

Guidance Sending goods to the EU through roll on roll off ports or the Channel Tunnel Find out what to do if you use roll on roll off locations or the Channel Tunnel to transport goods to the EU from the UK. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 4 December 2018 Last updated 30 June […]

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UK Grant for SME Importers or Exporters

Guidance Apply for a grant to help small and medium-sized businesses new to importing or exporting The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice, if your business has up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover. From: HM Revenue & Customs […]

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Get Goods Movement Reference UK Post-Deal Guidance

Guidance Get a goods movement reference Use this service to get a reference after registering with the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 8 January 2021 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents What you’ll need Get a goods movement reference What happens next Print this page Use this […]

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Ongoing Customs 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Ongoing customs movements and procedures at the end of the transition period Find out what to do if you’re moving goods or have goods in customs procedures at the end of the transition period. Published 17 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Moving goods between the EU and Great Britain Moving goods […]

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Good Vehicle Movement System + Registration

Guidance Check how to move goods through ports that use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service If you’re a trader, haulier or carrier and use a UK port using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, find out what you need to do to get goods through customs. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 8 December 2020 Last […]

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Handling Customs 2021 UK Guidance

Guidance Get someone to deal with customs for you How you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you. Published 12 January 2019 Last updated 16 October 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Getting help Get someone to act directly Get someone to act indirectly Changes from […]

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Border Update Nov 2020

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Border Update SPS Nov 2020

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RoRo EU to UK 2021 UK Guidance

Bringing goods to the UK from the EU through roll on roll off ports from 1 January 2021 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It […]

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UK Border Model General

Overview The UK Government’s approach to negotiations means that the UK will be leaving the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. As such, there is already considerable clarity on what businesses need to do to prepare for the end of the transition period. After the transition period, the UK Government will operationalise import controls on […]

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UK Imports Core Model Jan 2021 Stage 1

1.1.1      Overview January 2021 marks the first stage of the UK’s new import controls on goods moving to GB from the EU. This section describes the Stage 1 Core Model for importing goods – the processes that all movements must follow from January 2021. In addition to the Core Model, there will be additional requirements […]

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UK Imports Jan 2021 Stage 1 Facilitation & Non-Freight

1.1.1      Import Facilitations From 1 January, a number of facilitations will be available to reduce the impact of import processes. This section covers a range of facilitations, but is non exhaustive. The existing range of customs facilitations for RoW trade will also be available for EU imports. Transit From 1 January 2021 traders will be […]

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UK Imports Jan 2021 Stage 1 (Controls)

Additional Requirements 1.1.1 Overview This section describes additional processes users will face when importing the following goods: (1.2.2) Goods covered by International Conventions / Commitments • Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) • Rough Diamonds (Kimberley) • Temporary import of non-perishables (ATA Carnets) (1.2.3) Goods subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Controls • Animal […]

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UK Imports Jan 2021 Stage 1 (SPS Controls)

1.1.1      Goods Subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Controls Various new Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls will apply to goods imported from the EU from 1 January 2021. Details of the controls which will apply are in the following sections. Key definitions for traders Controls from 1 January 2021 will introduce a number of new processes and […]

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UK Imports Jan 2021 Stage 1 (Non-SPS Controls)

Excise Goods A comprehensive guide on Importing Excise Goods can be found here. Businesses importing excise goods into GB will have to complete a customs import declaration. This can be a full or simplified declaration (the simplified declaration available to importers of excise goods from the EU is the same as is available to importers […]

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UK Imports April (now October) 2021 Stage 2 (Full SPS Controls)

2.1.1 Overview There will be no changes to the core import process from April 2021, and for the majority of goods, there will be no change in import procedures overall. However, certain categories of (2.2.3) goods subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary controls will have additional requirements placed on them, as follows: • Animal products (Products […]

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UK Imports from July 2021(now Jan 2022) Stage 3 (All Controls Apply)

3.1.1 Overview This section describes the Stage 3 Core Model – the processes that all goods movements must follow from July 2021. The Core Model is not an exhaustive list of all the requirements which may apply to a goods movement. Further requirements apply for particular goods movements are outlined in Additional Requirements SECTION 3.2. […]

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UK Import (SPS Controls)

3.1.1 Goods Subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Controls Key definitions for traders These controls will introduce a number of new processes and procedures which will apply to the import of Animal Products, Fish, Shellfish and their Products, Live Animals and Plants and Plant Products. These controls include the requirements for: • Import pre-notifications • Health […]

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Exporting UK to EU Core Model

4.1.1 Overview This section describes the Stage 3 Core Model for exports – the processes that all goods movements must follow from 1 January. The Core Model is not exhaustive, and further requirements applicable for particular goods movements are outlined in Additional Requirements. The Stage 3 Core Model consists of the following processes, set out […]

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UK to EU Export / Import Controls (SPS)

Goods Subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Controls Key definitions for traders These controls will introduce a number of new processes and procedures which will apply to the import of Animal Products, Fish, Shellfish and their Products, Live Animals and Plants and Plant Products. These controls include the requirements for: • Import pre-notifications • Health certification […]

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UK to EU Export / Import Controls (Non-SPS)

Excise goods A comprehensive guide on Exporting Excise Goods can be found here. UK-based business exporting excise goods from GB will have to complete a customs export declaration after the end of the Transition Period. This can be a full or simplified declaration and will include exports to the EU. Excise goods will be able […]

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EU to UK RoRo Requirements

I am a UK importer – what do I need to know about the supply chains for getting my goods out of the EU and imported into the UK? Exporting through RoRo Ports Step 1 – Who can export goods from the EU, and do they need to register? Following the end of the transition […]

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UK to EU RoRo Requirements

I am a UK exporter – what do I need to know about the steps the EU importer needs to take? Importing GB to EU via RoRo Ports Step 1 – Does the EU importer need to be registered? Every business importing goods into the EU will need to have an Economic Operator’s Registration and […]

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Controlled Imports List

Controlled Goods list – Imports    Excise goods Including alcohol, hydrocarbon oils, tobacco, climate change levy and biofuels Controlled drugs and Drug precursor chemicals Specific drugs under licence only Endangered species (CITES-listed endangered animals and plants or their products) The UK will continue to comply with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of […]

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UK Border Agencies

Roles and Responsibilities This section describes the roles of key government and related organisations in managing the Border with the EU, and a summary of the key border related systems managed by each organisation / department. The Border and Protocol Delivery Group works with broad range of Departments to ensure there is an effective border. […]

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Border Border Model Case Studies

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UK Imports 2021 Gov Notice

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Customs Training Grants UK

Guidance Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses new to importing or exporting The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice, if your business has up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published: 11 February […]

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Customs Notices General

1.      The Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018   2.      The following text has the force of law by virtue of Paragraphs 4(a) and (b) of Schedule 1 to the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 For electronic declarations into the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) specific data requirements and completion guidance relating to individual procedures are set out […]

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