Brexit – GB to EU & EU to GB
Make sure that you are ready for Brexit, AND make sure that your customers are ready too
- Register for VAT
- Apply for and obtain an EORI number (anyone currently exporting/importing from beyond the EU will already have one)
- Classify your goods – ensure you have the correct commodity codes:
- Commodity codes, Duty If applicable and VAT rates can be checked at - gov.uk/trade-tariff
- Correct classification is important to avoid any unexpected additional processes and could also identify goods that qualify under any free trade agreement
- Goods that contain any products of animal or plant origin may require additional health certificates
- Customs Clearance - It should be noted that there will be costs for the Export and Import customs clearance declarations.
- Appoint a customs intermediary or prepare to complete Export/Import declarations yourself. These arrangements must be in place for both the Export and Import clearances prior to despatch -
Commercial Invoices will become a way of life for importers/exporters and contain the necessary information to process a declaration.
This includes but is not limited to:- A clear and concise description of the goods that are being exported or imported and the relevant commodity (HS) code
- EORI number of the Exporter/Importer
- Full quantities and net/gross weights
- Packing list
- The country of origin of the goods
- The full value and currency of the goods
- The terms of shipment (INCOTERMS)