The Ultimate Checklist for EU Importers from the UK: 10 Things You Need to Remember
- Arne Mielken
- Dec 7, 2023
- 5 min read
10 Crucial Points for EU Importers: Your Ultimate Checklist for Trade between the EU and the UK under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Please note the following information if you are an exporter from the EU exporting to the UK:
Please find below a clearer and error-free version of the text:
1. Verify if your products are subject to import duty when importing into the EU.
2. Decide whether to claim preference (meaning paying 0% customs duties) based on a statement on origin provided by the UK exporter or on your own knowledge that the product is originating.
a. If you choose the first option, obtain the statement on origin from the UK exporter.
b. If you choose the second option, ensure that you have all relevant information (documents) to demonstrate that the product is originating. You may obtain these documents from records on the production process if you have direct access to them, or from the UK exporter if they are willing to share them with you.
3. Check if the statement on origin provided by the UK exporter contains an exporter reference number (a GB EORI number).
4. Ensure that the products are not altered or transformed between their exportation from the UK and their declaration for importation in the EU, i.e. that they respect the ‘non-alteration’ rule.
5. Claim the preference by introducing the code relating to preferential import and the code ‘GB’ or ‘UK’ for the preferential country of origin in your import declaration. Moreover, you shall introduce:
a. If you base the claim on a statement on origin, the code ‘U116’ (statement on origin for a single consignment) or ‘U118’ (statement on origin for multiple shipments).
b. If you base the claim on your knowledge, the code ‘U117’. You should not introduce any Meursing additional codes in your import declaration.
6. Keep the following for a minimum of three years:
a. If you base the claim on a statement on origin, the statement on origin. When required by the customs authority of the Member State of importation, provide a copy of the statement to that customs authority.
b. If your claim was based on your own knowledge, all relevant records demonstrating that the product satisfies the requirements for obtaining originating status.
7. If you are importing small consignments of a product originating in the UK from a private person to a private person of less than EUR 500 or in traveller’s luggage of less than EUR 1200, in both cases not by way of trade (thus excluding ‘on-line shopping’), you do not need to base your claim on a statement on origin or on your own knowledge. However, by claiming the preference for those consignments, you declare that they are actually originating to the customs authority of the Member State of importation.
8. Be ready for a possible verification of the origin by the customs authority at the time you submit the import declaration and make the claim for preference or after the importation of the products and the granting of the preference.
9. Provide to the customs authority of the Member State of importation, upon its request in case of verification:
a. If the claim was based on a statement on origin, the statement on origin. The customs authority may also request additional information pertaining to the fulfilment of the conditions for the products to be considered originating, but you are not obliged to provide it. The customs authority of the Member State of importation may choose instead or afterwards to request the customs authority in the UK to assist in the verification.
b. If the claim was based on your knowledge, with information pertaining to the fulfilment of the conditions for the products to be considered originating. You may need to provide additional information or specific documentation if the customs authority so requires. Add any other information that you consider relevant for the purpose of verification.
10. Comply with the appropriate precautionary measures, including guarantees, if the customs authority decides to suspend the granting of preferential tariff treatment to the product concerned while awaiting the results of the verification.
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