Further changes to imports and exports with the EU from 1 January 2022

From 1 January 2022 there will be further changes introduced for trade with the EU.

 1 January 2022

• Import declarations will be required for all goods and can no longer be deferred
• Customs checks begin on imports from EU
  • Prepare to make Customs declarations at the time of importation and for potential physical inspections

• Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) goes live for imports from EU to GB
  • GVMS applies to all UK ports without inventory linked systems such as Dover, Eurotunnel and Holyhead
  • GVMS introduced to capture details of vehicles and enable faster clearance
  • This will be the responsibility of the haulier (has been tested for GB to NI movements)

• Pre-notification requirements and documentary checks for certain agri-products including animal origin, certain by-products and high risk food of animal origin
  • Register for IPAFFS (Import of products, animals, food and feed system) before the end of 2021 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-of-products-animals-food-and-feed-system#register-for-ipaffs
  • Ensure you have physical pre-notification evidence from 1 January
  • Ensure goods travel through an official Border Control Post Port

1 July 2022

• ENS Safety and Security Declarations required for imports
  • ENS is the responsibility of the haulier
• Export Health Certificate (EHC) requirements for imports of agri-foods
  • Check the appropriate EHC has been obtained prior to shipment and obtain a copy for IPAFFS
  • Ensure your goods travel through an official Border Control Post port
  • Ensure shipments are accompanied by physical Export Health Certificates

• Pre-notification and Phytosanitary Certificates for plant, plant products and timber-based products
  • Register as an importer on PEACH (Procedure for Electronic Application for Certificates from the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate)
  • Receive Phytosanitary certificates provided by the supplier
  • Ensure goods travel with original phytosanitary certificates
• Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) checks on animal and animal products, plants and plant products at Border Control Posts

1 September 2022

• Certification and physical checks will be introduced for all dairy products

1 November 2022

• Certification and physical checks will be introduced for all remaining regulated products of animal origin, including composite products and fish products

Imports into the EU

• Please be aware that for the importation of animals, animal products, food and feed of non-animal origin and plants into the European Union, your customer may need to provide pre-notification on the EU TRACES system https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/traces_en
• How does TRACES work https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/traces/how-does-traces-work_en

Should you require further information or guidance, please contact our team of Customs specialists