• Update 21st October 2020 – Incoterms

Do you know your obligations, costs and risks?

 

Helpful user guide for Incoterms [link]

 

 

• Update 15th October 2020 – Customs check List & letter of Representation

Brexit Ready?

Know what information you will need to enable your cargo to smoothly move from the UK-EU-UK boarders?

 

TrailerTrans have you covered. Here you will find vital information to assist you in knowing the import information you will need to enable you to export to or import from the EU, this information will enable us as your customs intermediary to raise customs documentation on your behalf, to take any stress and strain out of Brexit

 

Eastbound cargo check list (UK – EU) [Link]

Westbound cargo check list (EU – UK) [Link]

Letter of Representation [Link]

 

As ever if you are unsure please contact a member of our team who will happy to assist you.

 

• Update 9th October 2020 – Boarder Operating Model

The British Government has today release the “Boarders Operational Model” which is the most up to date information to assist people with any questions they may have regarding  the crossing of  boarders with goods between UK and the EU post 2020, the link as as follows:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925140/BordersOpModel.pdf

If you are unsure of anything, or have a specific question how this effects your shipments, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team on sales@trailertrans.co.uk

 

• Update 19th June 2020

The British Government have now confirmed in a statement to the EU on the 12th June 2020 that Brexit will be taking place as previously planned at the beginning of January 2021, there will now be no extension to the “transition period”.

 

Whilst this is the start date for customs formalities for goods imported from the EU to the UK and vice versa, it will not be the start date for full border controls. This will be phased in over 3 periods, culminating in 1^st July 2021.

 

As reported in the Lloyd Loading List the 3 phases will be as follows;

 

From January 2021, traders importing standard goods will need to prepare for basic customs requirements and will have up to six months to submit customs declarations to UK customs agency HMRC.

“While tariffs will need to be paid on all imports from Day One, payments can be deferred until the customs declaration has been made, giving traders time to adjust to the new requirements,” the UK government said. Safety and Security declarations will not be required for six months for all goods. Traders will, however, need to consider some other processes, such as how they will account for import VAT.

 

From April 2021, all products of animal origin (POAO) – for example meat, pet food, honey, milk or egg products – and all regulated plants and plant products will also require pre-notification and the relevant health documentation.

 

And from July 2021, traders moving all goods will have to make full declarations and pay tariffs at the point of importation. Full Safety and Security declarations will be introduced, while for Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) commodities, there will be an increase in physical checks and the taking of samples: checks for animals, plants and their products will now take place at GB Border Control Posts

 

 

If you wish to discuss your requirements in the lead up to the end of December 2020, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team who will be able to assist you.

 

List of requirements we will need from you to be able to perform both import and export customs documentation your behalf:

 

Export Customs entry out of Great Britain:

• Shippers name and address (including VAT number)
• Consignees name and address
• Copy of invoice for goods
• Goods description, including full commodity code (tariff number)*
• CPC code (Customs Procedure Code)
• Value of goods
• Terms of shipment
• Number of pallets/packs
• Gross and Nett weights
• If multiple tariff numbers, individual weights/packages/values for each

 

Import Customs entry, into Great Britain: 

• Shippers name and address
• Consignees name and address (including VAT number)
• Copy of invoice for goods
• Goods description, including full commodity code (tariff number)*
• CPC code (Customs Procedure Code)
• Any relevant licences
• Value of goods
• Terms of shipment
• Number of pallets/packs
• Gross and Nett weights
• If multiple tariff numbers, individual weights/packages/values for each
• Deferment number, or how you intend for applicable VAT/Duty to be paid

 

*Tariff codes can be found on the British Government website, you need to ensure this accurately reflects the goods you are exporting/importing, check carefully: https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff