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Import and Export Declarations are a fact of life if you are trading across borders. But there are quite unique customs declarations that we have been completed that we do not wish for you to miss. Customs declarations are used for declaring goods being imported and exported to the national customs authority. For example, in the EU there is a standardized format for imports, exports and transit declarations. The paper form has some 54 data boxes, not all used. Their completion depends on the type of entry and the goods, amongst many other pieces of information that needs to be supplied. Today, of course, much of this information is provided in electronic form using software and moderns entry processing systems to minimize delays. But sometimes, we find real customs declaration jewels that are noteworthy. Check out this recent "Customs Declaration" star we have found dating from 1969 when the moon mission made an "entry declaration" to bring pieces of the moon back to earth. That is cool! Confused about Customs Declarations? Need to complete one but don't know where to start? We file Customs Declarations for you We file your import, export and transit declarations into GB or NI (TSS) for you and deal with supplementary declarations, too. With our network of partners, we serve all major ports and all modes of transports, too. Try LIVE TRAINING Click below to find the next live date Try ONLINE TRAINING Or Online, self-Paced, on-demand training that you can study anywhere at any time and from any device. Comes with live online tutor support and a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement. Dedicated Customs Declaration Updates When matters relating to customs declaration change, you need to be informed. We monitor laws, legislation and guidance updates and let you know when anything changes, so you don't have to. See all the latest updates on our dedicated "customs declaration" category: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog/categories/customs-declaration

(S,P) The 1500 pages of the EU-UK FTA are just too much for any business to get their head around. So we have summed all the important bits up in only 15 minutes. Video Watch on-demand + 34-page summary notice account. Access Summary of the TCA About Customs Manager Ltd. Stressed about Brexit? Wondering about the vital role that exports and imports can support your global growth strategy? Need to clear the border faster, with fewer costs and cut out the risk? The solution is easy: Get a Customs Manager! They are global trade superstars! At Customs Manager Ltd, we have lots of them, all ready to help you! Together, we devote all our passion and energy to fast track growth faster internationally. Working with us means to have your own multilingual Customs Manager on standby to help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Look to us for helpful advice, insightful and fun training and relevant trade intelligence services that ensure you stay up-to-date and compliant! Our Services Expert Advice: Bespoke consulting service from certified, multilingual specialists on all customs and global trade matters with more than 15 years of experience. Project support: Small or large, we help! Easy, uncomplicated - a helping hand when needed Friendly and insightful training: Whatever way, form, time or length - you decide. We bring knowledge, insights and fun. Any customs or global trade topic. Trade Intelligence: All the tools to save you time and ensure you excel in compliance, never missing any update or the law change. Relax, we've got you covered. Free Updates www.customsmanager.org Question? Answer: info@customsmanager.org Free Explainer Videos, Expert Discussions, Webinars on Customs and Global Trade https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXImKOEKHFlTDtEguXDAEA Hot News (that cannot wait) https://twitter.com/mielkenarne?lang=en Professionally? OK https://www.linkedin.com/company/69768402/admin/ Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this document, except for external documents and links we refer to or make available. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service, Professional Legislative Monitoring (PLM). As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information with a view to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a Customs Manager Ltd. professional. In no circumstances will Customs Manager Ltd, be liable for any decision made or action was taken in reliance on the information contained within this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

(S,P) What is the commodity code for "salted and dried tomato halves"? We provide the classification decision. About the product Suitable for immediate consumption. The salt content ranges from 10,65 % to 17,35 % by weight. According to the different levels of salt content, the product is subdivided into different quality categories, serving different uses. The production process consists of cutting fresh tomatoes, salting them and subsequently exposing them to the sun for drying. The main function of salting is seasoning and establishing different quality categories. As a subsidiary effect, salting speeds up the drying and preserves the product. The product is put up in vacuum packs of different sizes in cardboard boxes, stored at a temperature of less than 5 °C. Classification Decision Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 2002, 2002 10 and 2002 10 90. Heading 0711 covers vegetables which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use, provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state. As the product at issue is suitable for immediate consumption, classification under heading 0711 is excluded. Heading 0712 covers dried vegetables which have not undergone further preparation. Salting is not a process provided for in Chapter 7. It is considered as a further preparation because drying processes do not necessarily require the addition of salt. Consequently, classification under heading 0712 is excluded. The product is, therefore, to be classified under CN code 2002 10 90 as tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Commodity code 2002 10 90 Link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/TodayOJ/fallbackOJ/l_42320201215en.pdf Training Essential, online Customs & Global Trade Support You can: get advice on our Information Hubs. find out how to determine the relevant duty rates and commodity codes for your goods in our Classification Hub get help by asking the Customs Manager Ltd experts a question Where to find even more help and support For online support, join our educational live webinars, subscribe to insightful short Twitter updates and informative YouTube videos, and stop by at our expert blog page, updated weekly: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog Join us on Linked In, too: www.linkedin.com/company/customs-manager-ltd We also offer a resources hub that covers a lot of topics, videocasts and step by steps guidance: https://www.customsmanager.org/ -> Resources There are regular customs and global trade update sessions to discuss what is coming up: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-and-global-trade-update Join our wide range of LIVE or online training courses on the customs and global trade topics that matter to you Subscribe to our free newsletter to never miss an important update on our social media channels and expert blogs and get a round-up on all the important changes, law updates and guidance modifications for the EU and the UK). You can also call our helpline on 079146450183. The first call is free, after this, we charge a moderate fee to get instant expert support. You can access it at https://www.customsmanager.org/expert-helpline-blog-training-exclusive-briefings If you know of a business who would also find e-mails or customs and global trade blog entries helpful, please forward it on, or suggest they register to receive them directly to their inbox register to get these updates directly to their inbox. About Customs Manager Ltd. Working with us means having a Customs Advisor, Global Trade Expert and Export Controls Consultant, on speed-dial. If you are looking for a customs consultant UK and EU, let us help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Need to stay up-to-date with changing customs and global trade rules? We monitor legislation so our clients don't have to. Learn about all changes in our fresh expert blog, join exclusive briefings and ask any questions 24/7 through to the VIP hotline. Or sign up to our no-charge, insightful newsletter. Entrust us with your training needs and help us to upskill you and your teams in English, German, French and Spanish. We offer public and private live, in-house and on-demand (study from anywhere and anytime) courses. To complete our support for globally trading businesses, we are also a UK Customs Broker. We act as a customs clearance agent on behalf of many EU and UK businesses, assisting with customs documentation and all other formalities to ensure the customs clearance of our goods. Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner to look after your customs clearance or require support for a one-off shipment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this information, unless other sources are identified. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service. As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee the quality, content, or accuracy of the information provided on this page as laws and information change regularly. Moreover, the application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a Customs Manager Ltd. professional. In no circumstances will Customs Manager Ltd, be liable for any decision made or action was taken in reliance on the information contained within this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

(S,P) Watch these two short video to explain what to consider when entering and leaving the EU from a French Customs perspective. French customs answers all questions. Download the presentation of the French Customs clearance system. "Let's cross the Brexit together" - French Authorities explain UK-EU trade in under 4 minutes Six questions answered by French Customs 6 questions to prepare for Brexit answered by French Customs for trade with the EU from 2021 Webinar on 3 December 2020 French Customs developed an IT solution known as the «smart border» to keep trade flowing between the UK and France, despite the re-establishment of customs clearance at the border. What is the «smart border» and how to prepare to use it? Download the latest presentation from the French Customs from August 2020 Why work with Customs Manager? Discover 20+ testimonials

Detailed guidance on how to import goods into Ireland using the GB land bridge. Goods leaving France, Belgium or The Netherlands or Ireland are particularly concerned, Check out a summary here and access all the pages. The UK land bridge refers to the route to market that connects Ireland to the EU Single Market and wider international markets via the UK’s road and ports network. Goods leaving France, Belgium or The Netherlands. Moving goods under Transit Procedure via the UK landbridge: EU - Great Britain – Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b299f-moving-goods-under-transit-procedure-via-the-uk-landbridge-eu-great-britain-ireland/# Moving goods under Transit Procedure via the UK landbridge: Ireland – Great Britain – France https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/087a5-moving-goods-under-transit-procedure-via-the-uk-landbridge-ireland-great-britain-france/# Using the UK Landbridge https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/dc456-using-the-uk-landbridge-1/# Download the Pages here Alternative: Direct Shipment to the EU and Ireland (without the land bridge) Ro-Ro Traffic Lo Lo

Membership of the European Union has created a wealth of benefits, including 60+ years of peace. A reminder of why it matters... In a summary: Links Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us? https://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2016/apr/25/patrick-stewart-sketch-what-has-the-echr-ever-done-for-us-video What has Europe ever done for us? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd1zxE1fjRs Essential, online Customs & Global Trade Support You can: get advice on our Information Hubs. find out how to determine the relevant duty rates and commodity codes for your goods in our Classification Hub get help by asking the Customs Manager Ltd experts a question Where to find even more help and support For online support, join our educational live webinars, subscribe to insightful short Twitter updates and informative YouTube videos, and stop by at our expert blog page, updated weekly: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog Join us on Linked In, too: www.linkedin.com/company/customs-manager-ltd We also offer a resources hub that covers a lot of topics, videocasts and step by steps guidance: https://www.customsmanager.org/ -> Resources There are regular customs and global trade update sessions to discuss what is coming up: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-and-global-trade-update Join our wide range of LIVE or online training courses on the customs and global trade topics that matter to you Subscribe to our free newsletter to never miss an important update on our social media channels and expert blogs and get a round-up on all the important changes, law updates and guidance modifications for the EU and the UK). You can also call our helpline on 079146450183. The first call is free, after this, we charge a moderate fee to get instant expert support. You can access it at https://www.customsmanager.org/expert-helpline-blog-training-exclusive-briefings If you know of a business who would also find e-mails or customs and global trade blog entries helpful, please forward it on, or suggest they register to receive them directly to their inbox register to get these updates directly to their inbox. About Customs Manager Ltd. Working with us means having a Customs Advisor, Global Trade Expert and Export Controls Consultant, on speed-dial. If you are looking for a customs consultant UK and EU, let us help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Need to stay up-to-date with changing customs and global trade rules? We monitor legislation so our clients don't have to. Learn about all changes in our fresh expert blog, join exclusive briefings and ask any questions 24/7 through to the VIP hotline. Or sign up to our no-charge, insightful newsletter. Entrust us with your training needs and help us to upskill you and your teams in English, German, French and Spanish. We offer public and private live, in-house and on-demand (study from anywhere and anytime) courses. To complete our support for globally trading businesses, we are also a UK Customs Broker. We act as a customs clearance agent on behalf of many EU and UK businesses, assisting with customs documentation and all other formalities to ensure the customs clearance of our goods. Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner to look after your customs clearance or require support for a one-off shipment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this information, unless other sources are identified. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service. As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee the quality, content, or accuracy of the information provided on this page as laws and information change regularly. Moreover, the application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a Customs Manager Ltd. professional. In no circumstances will Customs Manager Ltd, be liable for any decision made or action was taken in reliance on the information contained within this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

(S,P) The Generalised Scheme of Preferences Form A is used to give proof of origin for goods being imported from GSP countries. Contents Box 1 Box 2: consignee Box 3: transport details Box 4: for official use Box 5: item number Box 6: marks and numbers Box 7: number and kind of packages, description of goods Box 8: origin criterion Box 9: gross weight or other quantity Box 10: number and date of invoice Box 11: certification Box 12: declaration by the exporter Supporting documents To pay less Customs Duty on goods from a country with a UK trade agreement, you’ll normally need to have proof of origin for the goods. If you’re importing goods covered by the UK Generalised Scheme of Preferences you need to use Generalised Scheme of Preferences Form A for proof of origin, which: must show a serial number, printed or otherwise, or, where there is no serial number, a reference to the commercial invoice by which it can be identified does not need to be stamped and signed by an authority designated by the beneficiary country, so does not need to be an original Box 1 You’ll need to enter the exporter’s business name and address. Box 2: consignee The completion of this box is optional, but you are recommended to enter the name and address of the consignee where this is known. For exports to exhibitions which are later sent on to the country of import, insert also the name and address of the exhibition. Box 3: transport details You should complete this box on the basis of available information. If you do not have details of the transport arrangements, then leave this box blank. Box 4: for official use This box is reserved for the use of the certifying authority. However, if the Form A has been made out after the goods have been shipped, you must stamp or write ‘Issued Retrospectively’. Box 5: item number If different types of goods are shown separately on the invoice(s), you need to show each type separately on the Form A and itemise them, for example 1, 2, 3. The items can then be cross-checked to the invoice if necessary. Box 6: marks and numbers You’ll need to enter the identifying marks and numbers that appear on the packages. If the packages are marked with the address of the consignee, you should state the address. If they are not marked in any way, put ‘No marks and numbers’. If both originating and non-originating goods are packed together, add ‘Part contents only’ at the end of each entry. Box 7: number and kind of packages, description of goods Bulk Goods You’ll need to identify the goods by giving a reasonably full commercial description for example ‘photocopiers’ or ‘typewriters’ rather than ‘office machinery’. However, if the invoices give full identifying details (which need not necessarily include details of the marks and numbers of the packages) only a general description is needed. For goods in bulk which are not individually packed, you need to insert ‘In bulk’. The quantity shown must be the same as, or relatable to, the quantity shown on the invoice for the goods (for example if the invoice shows 100 cartons and these are loaded on to 10 pallets, specify ‘100 cartons’ not ‘10 pallets’). Mixed consignments For consignments containing both originating and non-originating goods, you only need to describe the originating goods on the Form A. You may be unable to avoid showing originating and non- originating goods on the same invoice. In this case, mark the invoice (for example, with an asterisk) to show which goods are non-originating and put an appropriate statement in Box 7 immediately below the description of the goods, for example ‘Goods marked * on the invoice are non-originating and are not covered by this Form A’. The same considerations will apply if you have a mixed consignment of goods qualifying by virtue of a derogation and others which are not covered by that derogation. Unused space If you have unused space you’ll need to draw a horizontal line under the final item in this box and rule through the unused space with a ‘Z-shaped’ line. Box 8: origin criterion This box signifies to customs which origin rule has been applied to the goods. As described in the note about it on the reverse of the Form A, you need to enter the codes: ‘P’ for wholly obtained goods, which are exclusively produced in a country covered by the Generalised Scheme, without incorporating materials from any other country ‘W’, followed by the heading, where the goods have been sufficiently processed Example For wholly obtained goods of, say, heading 96.18, the indication should read: “P” and for sufficiently processed goods of the same heading, it should read: “W” 96.18. If you fail to complete this box correctly this could lead to the rejection of the Form A. Box 9: gross weight or other quantity You’ll need to insert the quantity in metric units, for example kilograms or litres. Box 10: number and date of invoice You’re recommended to enter the details of the commercial invoice as this makes sure the signatory has verified the ex-works price. Box 11: certification You should leave this box blank. Box 12: declaration by the exporter You’ll need to complete this box by inserting the name of the country in which the goods are considered to have originated. You should take into account that where the provisions for regional cumulation have been applied, that country may not be the same as the country of final processing or the country of exportation. For the importing country you must put the country of import. If you put any other country it could lead to Form A not being accepted. Only the exporter, or a person authorised by the exporter, can sign this declaration. Forwarding agents acting simply in that capacity are not exporters and must not sign this box. By signing this form, you declare that the goods qualify under the national GSP rules. If the declaration is incorrect, you will have committed an offence that may incur penalties. Supporting documents You may be asked to provide evidence that your goods meet the UK Generalised Scheme of Preference origin rules. You must keep these records for at least 4 years. The supporting documents may include documents relating to the following: the processes carried out on the originating product or on materials used in the production of that product the purchase of, the cost of, the value of, and the payment for the product the originating status of, the purchase of, the cost of, the value of, and the payment for all materials, including, where relevant, indirect material used in the producing of the product and which have been relied on by the exporter in determining the regional value content of the product in the cases referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d), Box 4 of the certificate Form A or the invoice or other commercial document in the case of an origin declaration must contain whichever of the following indications is applicable: UK bilateral cumulation OT bilateral cumulation EU bilateral cumulation Norway bilateral cumulation Switzerland bilateral cumulation intra-regional cumulation inter-regional cumulation ‘extended cumulation with country x’ where ‘x’ is the TA country Where to find more help and support - For online support, join our educational live webinars, subscribe to insightful short Twitter updates and informative YouTube videos, and stop by at our expert blog page, updated weekly: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog - Join us on Linked In, too: www.linkedin.com/company/customs-manager-ltd - We also offer a resources hub that covers a lot of topics, videocasts and step by steps guidance: https://www.customsmanager.org/ -> Resources - There are regular customs and global trade update sessions to discuss what is coming up: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-and-global-trade-update - Join our wide range of LIVE or online training courses on the customs and global trade topics that matter to you - Subscribe to our free newsletter to never miss an important update on our social media channels and expert blogs and get a round-up on all the important changes, law updates and guidance modifications for the EU and the UK). - You can also call our helpline on 079146450183. The first call is free, after this, we charge a moderate fee to get instant expert support. You can access it at https://www.customsmanager.org/expert-helpline-blog-training-exclusive-briefings - If you know of a business who would also find e-mails or customs and global trade blog entries helpful, please forward it on, or suggest they register to receive them directly to their inbox register to get these updates directly to their inbox. About Customs Manager Ltd. Working with us means having a Customs Advisor, Global Trade Expert and Export Controls Consultant, on speed-dial. If you are looking for a customs consultant UK and EU, let us help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Need to stay up-to-date with changing customs and global trade rules? We monitor legislation so our clients don't have to. Learn about all changes in our fresh expert blog, join exclusive briefings and ask any questions 24/7 through to the VIP hotline. Or sign up to our no-charge, insightful newsletter. Entrust us with your training needs and help us to upskill you and your teams in English, German, French and Spanish. We offer pubic and private live, in-house and on-demand (study from anywhere and anytime) courses. To complete our support for globally trading businesses, we are also a UK Customs Broker. We act as a customs clearance agent on behalf of many EU and UK businesses, assisting with customs documentation and all other formalities to ensure the customs clearance of our goods. Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner to look after your customs clearance or require support for a one-off shipment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this information, unless other sources are identified. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service. As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee the quality, content, or accuracy of the information provided on this page as laws and information change regularly. Moreover, the application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a Customs Manager Ltd. professional. In no circumstances will Customs Manager Ltd, be liable for any decision made or action was taken in reliance on the information contained within this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

We challenge our readers to try this complex customs classification challenge? UK baker company Delicious UK Ltd. produces a cocoa butter substitute that they wish to export to the EU. Upon import, the importer asks you what commodity code is to be used? Delicious UK Ltd has provided the following product information: A product in the form of a solid, homogenous, white mass, consisting of refined, bleached, deodorized palm oil that has been partly hydrogenated, with added small quantities of sorbitan tristearate (E 492), lecithin (E 322), mixed tocopherols (E 306) and citric acid (E 330). The product is packed in bags of 20 kg; it is used in the food industry. Using the GIRs, Explanatory Notes etc, what is the commodity code and why? Access the Solution HERE (S,P) Promotion Get TRAINING to upskill yourself and your team Expert Blog on Customs Classification Access detailed classification information, more quizzes and all you need to know about the latest in Customs Classification https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog/categories/customs-classification Customs Classification Information HUB Access a Step-By-Step Guide on Customs classification https://www.customsmanager.org/easy-customs-hs-code-classification Where to find more help and support - For online support, join our educational live webinars , subscribe to insightful short Twitter updates and informative YouTube videos , and stop by at our expert blog page, updated weekly: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog - Join us on Linked In, too: www.linkedin.com/company/customs-manager-ltd - We also offer a resources hub that covers a lot of topics, videocasts and step by steps guidance: https://www.customsmanager.org/ -> Resources - There are regular customs and global trade update sessions to discuss what is coming up: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-and-global-trade-update - Join our wide range of LIVE or online training courses on the customs and global trade topics that matter to you - Subscribe to our free newsletter to never miss an important update on our social media channels and expert blogs and get a round-up on all the important changes, law updates and guidance modifications for the EU and the UK). - You can also call our helpline on 079146450183 . The first call is free, after this, we charge a moderate fee to get instant expert support. You can access it at https://www.customsmanager.org/expert-helpline-blog-training-exclusive-briefings - If you know of a business who would also find e-mails or customs and global trade blog entries helpful, please forward it on, or suggest they register to receive them directly to their inbox register to get these updates directly to their inbox. About Customs Manager Ltd. Working with us means having a Customs Advisor , Global Trade Exper t and Export Controls Consultant , on speed-dial. If you are looking for a customs consultant UK and EU, let us help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Need to stay up-to-date with changing customs and global trade rules? We monitor legislation so our clients don't have to. Learn about all changes in our fresh expert blog, join exclusive briefings and ask any questions 24/7 through to the VIP hotline . Or sign up to our no-charge, insightful newsletter . Entrust us with your training needs and help us to upskill you and your teams in English, German, French and Spanish. We offer pubic and private live, in-house and on-demand (study from anywhere and anytime) courses. To complete our support for globally trading businesses, we are also a UK Customs Broker . We act as a customs clearance agent on behalf of many EU and UK businesses, assisting with customs documentation and all other formalities to ensure the customs clearance of our goods. Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner to look after your customs clearance or require support for a one-off shipment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this information, unless other sources are identified. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service. As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee the quality, content, or accuracy of the information provided on this page as laws and information change regularly. Moreover, the application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a Customs Manager Ltd. professional. In no circumstances will Customs Manager Ltd, be liable for any decision made or action was taken in reliance on the information contained within this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

In this two-part series, we explore in videocasts the ways businesses can legally avoid paying customs duty. PART 1: Transit, Customs Warehousing PART 2: Inward and Outward Processing and Special Use Customs warehousing Customs warehousing allows the owner to hold imported foreign goods into one country and choose when he pays the duties or re-export the goods. The amount of working or processing allowed on goods held in warehouses is limited essentially to keeping them preserved with a view to subsequent distribution. However, it is possible to process goods under inward processing or processing under customs control on the premises of a customs warehouse. 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In this two-part series, we explore in videocasts the ways businesses can legally avoid paying customs duty. PART 1: Transit, Customs Warehousing PART 2: Inward and Outward Processing and Special Use NEW SPECIAL INFORMATION HUB ON DUTY SAVINGS Access videocasts, info sheets, expert blog entries and further explanation on how to save customs duty on one page: https://www.customsmanager.org/duty-reliefs-customs-special-procedures Inward Processing Inward processing allows imported raw materials or semi-manufactured goods to be processed for re-export within countries by their manufacturers without a requirement that the manufacturers have to pay customs duty and VAT on the goods being used. There are usually two variants: one allows the duty to be suspended, while under the other it is paid and later repaid. Find out More Outward processing Outward processing is the opposite of inward processing. It allows goods to be processed abroad and, when they come back into a country o be put into free circulation, that duty has to be paid only on the value-added abroad. Without such a system, duty would have to be paid on the goods as produced in a country as well as on the value-added abroad. Find out More Specific Use Specific use comprises both temporary admission and end-use. Find out More Temporary admission 'Temporary admission' allows goods to be brought in temporarily to a country with total or partial relief from import duty. Examples of where this procedure might be used would be in the case of goods imported for purposes such as exhibiting at a trade fair or taking part in a music show. In some cases the completion of customs formalities is not required (e.g. temporary admission of means of transport). The temporary admission is subject to conditions. Find out More End-use 'End-use' is a customs procedure whereby goods may be released for free circulation in a country at a reduced or zero rate of duty on account of their specific use. End-use promotes the import of certain goods under favourable import duty rates if such goods are destined for certain specific purposes. This procedure allows businesses established in the customs territory of a coutnry to pay low or no import duty for the goods released for free circulation as long as they are used for a specific purpose, such as the construction of ships, aircraft to be used for civil aviation or drilling platforms. Find out More Got questions? 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When GB goods are declared "not at risk", they enter NI duty-free. Understand the fine print argues Arne Mielken of Customs Manager Ltd Contents When you cannot declare goods ‘not at risk’ When you can declare goods ‘not at risk’ Check the additional requirements for goods subject to processing How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’ Find out what supporting evidence you need to make a ‘not at risk’ declaration ‘At risk’ goods will be charged the applicable EU duty. ‘Not at risk’ goods will be charged: no duty if entering Northern Ireland from free circulation in Great Britain UK duty if entering Northern Ireland from outside of both the EU and the UK UK duty if entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain and the good was not in free circulation in Great Britain Whether goods are ‘at risk’ or ‘not at risk’ is determined by the applicable duties and trader certainty of the final destination of the good. When you cannot declare goods ‘not at risk’ There are some goods that cannot be declared ‘not at risk’. These goods will be automatically ‘at at risk’ and the EU duty will be payable. Goods that are subject to commercial processing, where the additional requirements to declare these goods ‘not at risk’ are not met, cannot be declared ‘not at risk’, and are therefore automatically ‘at risk’. Goods that enter Northern Ireland from countries outside of both the EU and UK, where the applicable EU duty is greater than the applicable UK duty by 3 percentage points or more, cannot be declared ‘not at risk’ and are therefore automatically ‘at risk’. When you can declare goods ‘not at risk’ If goods you bring into Northern Ireland are not automatically ‘at risk’, they can be declared ‘not at risk’ when they are either: ‘not at risk’ due to the applicable duties ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme When goods you bring into Northern Ireland are ‘not at risk’ due to the applicable duties Goods brought into Northern Ireland from Great Britain are ‘not at risk’ if the applicable EU duty is zero. This is unless the goods are subject to processing and you do not meet the additional criteria to declare goods for processing ‘not at risk’. Goods brought into Northern Ireland from countries outside of both the EU and the UK are ‘not at risk’ where the applicable UK duty is equal to or higher than the applicable EU duty. This is unless the goods are subject to processing and you do not meet the additional criteria to declare goods for processing ‘not at risk’. To work out what the applicable UK duty and EU duty would be, you need to take account of the customs duty and any other applicable measures that apply to your goods. This includes preferential rates where goods meet rules of origin requirements under relevant Free Trade Agreements. You do not need to be authorised under the UK Trader Scheme to declare goods ‘not at risk’ based on the applicable duties. Find out how to make a ‘not at risk’ declaration. When goods you bring into Northern Ireland can be declared ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme Where the applicable EU duties are higher than the applicable UK duties (which are zero in the case of movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland), goods brought into Northern Ireland can still be declared ‘not at risk’ when they are all of the following: for sale to, or final use by, end consumers located in Northern Ireland (and England, Wales and Scotland in the case of movements from Great Britain) declared by a trader authorised under the UK Trader Scheme not subject to an EU trade remedy Goods brought into Northern Ireland from countries outside of both the EU and UK cannot be declared ‘not at risk’ if the applicable EU duty is greater than the applicable UK duty by 3 percentage points or more. If the goods you bring into Northern Ireland will be subject to processing, you must meet additional criteria when applying for UK Trader Scheme authorisation before you can declare these goods ‘not at risk’. In declaring goods ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme, you must be satisfied that these goods entered Northern Ireland for the purpose of being sold or used by end consumers located in Northern Ireland (and England, Wales and Scotland in the case of movements from Great Britain). You’ll need to keep evidence to demonstrate this. Some examples include: selling goods in a shop in Northern Ireland buying stationery for use in Northern Ireland a farmer buying a tractor for their own use in Northern Ireland selling furniture from a wholesale outlet to shops, or to businesses for their own use, in Northern Ireland bringing goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, storing them in a warehouse in Northern Ireland before selling to other parts of the UK If you’re a wholesaler, your customer must sell or use the good in the appropriate territory according to the declaration you’ve made – for example, you could sell a chair which was declared ‘not at risk’ if it will be used at an office location in Northern Ireland. If you did not declare your goods ‘not at risk’, and this was a mistake, you may be able to apply for repayment. If you apply for repayment, you must provide proof you’re authorised under the UK Trader Scheme. This proof should be the letter or the email you received confirming your authorisation. Check the additional requirements for goods subject to processing If you bring goods into Northern Ireland which will be subject to processing and wish to declare these goods ‘not at risk’, you will need to meet additional criteria. When applying for UK Trader Scheme authorisation you will need to tell us that either your: annual turnover is less than £500,000 goods are for one of the approved purposes The approved purposes are: food for sale to end consumers in the UK construction — where the processed goods form a permanent part of a structure that is constructed and located in Northern Ireland by the importer directly providing health or care services by the importer in Northern Ireland non-profit activities in Northern Ireland, where there is no subsequent sale of the processed goods by the importer the final use of animal feed on-premises located in Northern Ireland by the importer Once authorised, you’ll then be able to declare your goods for processing as ‘not at risk’ in line with the treatment of other goods. These additional requirements for declaring goods ‘not at risk’ apply only to goods that will be processed in Northern Ireland. If you also move goods that are not to be processed, you can still apply for authorisation under the UK Trader Scheme and declare those goods ‘not at risk’ under the usual process, regardless of whether your business meets the processing criteria. How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’ You do not need to complete these declarations yourself, you can: sign up for the free Trader Support Service if you’re moving goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain get a specialist to complete declarations for you by using a customs intermediary or a Customs Declaration Service enabled software provider move goods in parcels via a courier How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’ in the Customs Declaration Service If you are submitting declarations in the Customs Declaration Service, you will need to use the Additional Information code ‘NIREM’ in Data Element 2/2 of your import declaration to declare your goods ‘not at risk’. If you want to declare a proportion of a single line item ‘not at risk’, you must submit those goods as a separate line item using this Additional Information code. The remaining proportion which is ‘at risk’ must be a separate line item for which no code is necessary. If you are using a specialist to complete declarations, then you will need to make them aware that the goods you intend to bring into Northern Ireland are ‘not at risk’. You will also need to confirm whether you are authorised for the UK Trader Scheme. How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’ in CHIEF for goods entering Northern Ireland from outside of the UK and EU The Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service can still be used for declaring goods entering Northern Ireland from outside the UK and EU. In due course, all declarations in to and out of Northern Ireland will need to be made using the Customs Declaration Service. Using the CHIEF system for Northern Ireland declarations will be reviewed by HMRC and you will be told when to stop using it. Find out what supporting evidence you need to make a ‘not at risk’ declaration If you are declaring your goods ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme, you will need to keep supporting evidence for each consignment you move into Northern Ireland and this evidence will need to be accessible in Northern Ireland for 5 years. The types of evidence to support a ‘not at risk’ declaration include: commercial receipts and invoices VAT invoices commercial contracts and purchase orders delivery receipts consignment notes proof of installation electronic records proof that goods comply with rules of origin (if you have claimed a preferential rate of duty, you can check what proof you should hold) You will not need to provide this evidence to HMRC on a routine basis, only when asked to do so. About Customs Manager Ltd. 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(S,P) Food and drink producers and retailers need to prepare for submitting Export Health Certificate for EU-UK POAO trade from July 2022. On 14 September 2021, the UK has set out a new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK. Our part blog series explores everything an EU exporter or GB importer needs to know: Part 1: New timetable and overview in a nutshell Part 2: Frequently Asked Questions about the SPS import controls from 2022 Part 3: Details about the SPS changes Import controls for GB are being introduced in a phased approach in order to give businesses impacted by COVID-19 time to adjust whilst maintaining effective biosecurity controls. These stages include SPS controls will be rolled out from January 2022: Importer pre-notifications (importer action) Certification (such as export health certificate or Phytosanitary certificate) Documentary, identity and physical checks at the border of inland. Entry via a point of entry with an appropriate Border Control Post (BCP with relevant checking facilities) Key Points: Pre-notification requirements for Products of Animal Origin (POAO), certain animal by-products (ABP), and High-Risk Food Not Of Animal Origin (HRFNAO) will not be required until 1 January 2022. Export Health Certificate requirements for POAO and certain ABP will come into force on 1 July 2021 Physical SPS checks for POAO, certain ABP, and HRFNAO will not be required until 1 July 2022. At that point, they will take place at Border Control Posts. There are already POAO Controls since January 2021 These are exports under safeguard measures (animal products intended for human consumption) These controls relate to action that can be taken at very short notice to prohibit or restrict imports of certain products from certain countries following an outbreak of disease or a public health issue. If measures are introduced because of a new or emerging disease there may be additional steps you need to follow to pre-notify. What businesses must do; GB importers must: pre-notify in advance of arrival using IPAFFS and provide the EU exporter with the Unique Notification Number (UNN). EU Exporters must: add the UNN onto the health certificate and provide the GB importer with an electronic copy of the Health Certificate (HC). EU Exporters must: ensure the original HC travel with the consignment. GB importer must: upload an electronic copy of EHC onto IPAFFS. 1 January 2022 The requirements for pre-notification of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods, such as products of Animal Origin (POAO), certain animal by-products (ABP), and High-Risk Food Not Of Animal Origin (HRFNAO) will not be required until 1 January 2022. They were due to be introduced on 1 April 2021 and again on 1 October 2021. How to Register for IPAFFS Please note that the video was recorded before the new timetable was agreed. The dates in the video may be outdated by the announcement of the new timetable. The process described here however remains in tact Import pre-notification process – IPAFFS: from October 2021, POAO for human consumption and some AB arriving from the EU or EEA countries will need to be pre-notified via the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) Prenotification times For movements of live animals, importers need to submit import pre-notification via the domestic notification system (IPAFFS) at lease one working day in advance of the goods’ arrival at the point of entry. Pre-authorisation by Defra/APHA of ABP prior to any imports taking place may also be required. How to submit a pre-notification Please note that the video was recorded before the new timetable was agreed. The dates in the video may be outdated by the announcement of the new timetable. The process described here however remains in tact. We expect: POAO and ABP: Pre notifications using IPAFFS introduced. HRFNAO: requirement for pre-notification using IPAFFS will be introduced. 1 July 2022 The new requirements for Export Health Certificates, which were due to be introduced on 1 October 2021, will now be introduced on 1 July 2022. POAO must be accompanied by export health certificates (issued by the competent authorities of the EU MS). We expect: POAO and ABP: requirement for export HC, documentary checks using IPAFFS will be introduced. Goods are required to enter via a point of entry with an authorised BCP to undergo documentary, identity and physical checks as required. Exporters must provide an electronic copy of the HC to the GB importer, to upload onto the notification in IPAFFS. Live animals: live animals BCPs will be operational by this point. EU exporters must: Ensure that a copy of the HC accompanies the consignment. Provide a copy of the HC to the GB importer to upload a copy on IPAFFS. The requirements already in place for POAO under safeguard measures will continue. Certification steps The export HC is issued by the competent authority in the EU country. The EU exporter is responsible for obtaining the HC. The EU exporter must provide the importer with an electronic copy of the export HC for it to be uploaded to IPAFFS. The EU exporter must ensure a physical copy travels with the consignment. Exemptions Note that certain composite products remain exempt from SPS controls at the border under Article 6 of EU Decision 2007/275 (retained EU law). These are certain composite products: are food containing both processed products of animal origin and products of plant origin. Composite products must follow the phased requirements of POAO and these goods must be pre-notified and accompanied by an HC from October 2021 unless otherwise exempt. Some goods are exempt if they: · Contain <50% processed animal product; · Contain no meat product, and, · Meet the requirement in Article 6 of Decision 2007/275. Plants Phytosanitary Certificates and physical checks on SPS goods at Border Control Posts, due to be introduced on 1 January 2022, will now be introduced on 1 July 2022. High priority plants and plant products: identity and physical checks move to BCPs. Regulated plants and plant products: prenotification required, the requirement for phytosanitary certificates and documentary checks introduced. All regulated plants and plant products: identity and physical checks conducted at BCPs. What shall businesses do? At this stage, it is reasonable for businesses to start thinking about the appropriate and relevant actions they will need to take to be ready for 1 January 2022. Please contact us via the chat function to discuss your requirements or book a free consultation. This is a great time to upskill yourself on how SPS works by booking one of our pieces of training. In addition to the LIVE! training, we offer on-demand training course on SPS: LIVE TRAINING On-Demand Training Study anywhere, anytime, on any device: Importing Food Products from EU into Great Britain On-Going Support for subscribers DOWNLOAD About Customs Manager Ltd. Working with us means having a Customs Advisor, Global Trade Expert and Export Controls Consultant, on speed-dial. If you are looking for a customs consultant UK and EU, let us help you trade effectively, efficiently and, of course, compliantly, wherever you want to go in the world. Need to stay up-to-date with changing customs and global trade rules? We monitor legislation so our clients don't have to. Learn about all changes in our fresh expert blog, join exclusive briefings and ask any questions 24/7 through to the VIP hotline. Or sign up to our no-charge, insightful newsletter. Entrust us with your training needs and help us to upskill you and your teams in English, German, French and Spanish. We offer pubic and private live, in-house and on-demand (study from anywhere and anytime) courses. To complete our support for globally trading businesses, we are also a UK Customs Broker. We act as a customs clearance agent on behalf of many EU and UK businesses, assisting with customs documentation and all other formalities to ensure the customs clearance of our goods. Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner to look after your customs clearance or require support for a one-off shipment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements. Join us on social media · YouTube · Twitter · Linked In · LEAVE us a POSITIVE REVIEW ON GOOGLE Important Notice Customs Manager Ltd. owns the copyright in this information. You are not allowed to use this information in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights in it. You may have to hold a valid licence to use this information. A licence can be obtained by becoming a Premium subscriber to the Customs Managers’ Trade Intelligence service. As a Premium subscriber, you may download and print this information which you may then use, copy or reproduce for your own internal non-profit-making purposes. However, under no circumstances are you permitted to use, copy or reproduce this information with a view to profit or gain. In addition, you must not sell or distribute this information to third parties who are not members of your organization, whether for monetary payment or otherwise. This information is intended to serve as general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. This information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional legal or other competent advisers. 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