26 Nov 2021

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

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

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