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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. Where to find more help and support 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 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.

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? Get Full Access 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 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.

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. 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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 Questions and Answers When will I need an Export Health Certificate? Animal products being imported from the European Union into Great Britain will not require a certified Export Health Certificate to accompany the consignment until 1 July 2022. Further information about the requirements from July 2022 can be obtained by joining our SPS training and asking our customs and global trade experts via the chat function. Where can I view the Export Health Certificates? EHCs are issued by the competent authority in the exporting country, based on the requirements outlined in the model Export Health Certificates. The EHC is issued to the exporter based in the European Union (EU), who then provides the importer with an electronic copy to upload onto the notification in IPAFFS before the consignment arrives into Great Britain. From 1 July 2022, will my animal products need to enter via a point of entry with a Border Control Post? Yes, from July 2022 your animal products consignment will need to enter Great Britain via the Border Control Post that is designated to receive your type of goods. Does the delay apply to animal by-products (ABP) as well as animal products for human consumption? Yes, products of animal origin (POAO) for human consumption and ABP not for human consumption are included in these new arrangements. Both POAO and ABP consignments will require pre-notification from January 2022 and an EHC from 1 July 2022. From July 2022, consignments will be subject to documentary, ID and Physical Checks. Further information can be produced at our SPS training or by asking about requirements from January and July 2022ing our customs and global trade experts via the chat function. How does the delay impact Prohibited and Restricted (P&R) goods? Businesses can continue to import P&R goods from the EU into Great Britain until 31 December 2021. Further information can be found on gov.uk How and where will I need to pre-notify my goods from 1 January 2022? IPAFFS is the import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS) and is the system used to notify the arrival of imports of live animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed not of animal origin. It is the responsibility of the GB importer (or a representative acting on their behalf) to register for IPAFFS to pre-notify the relevant authority of the goods’ arrival. If an EHC is required for the commodity, the EU exporter should provide the GB importer with an electronic copy of the EHC and the GB importer must upload this on to the notification in IPAFFS. We file IPAFFS for You and analyze your EHC needs Leave a message in the chat and we will get back to you FOCUS on IPAFFS You can watch the video on how to register for IPAFFS and how to pre-notify, here: Too complicated? Solution: Customs Manager's IPAFFS and EHC Service for food businesses Other official videos: How to register for the Imports of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System IPAFFS How to submit a pre-notification on IPAFFS for Products of Animal Origin (Official Defra Video) How do these delays impact my goods that are transiting through Great Britain? Consignments of EU origin and/or third country that have been cleared for free circulation in the EU can continue to transit through Great Britain as they do today. From 1 January 2022, animal products transiting through Great Britain will need to be pre-notified via IPAFFS before they enter Great Britain. When these goods leave Great Britain, you will also need to notify authorities that the goods are leaving the country. Additionally, from 1 July 2022, EU origin consignments transiting through Great Britain will require a certified EHC and must enter and exit through a point of entry with an appropriately designated Border Control Post. Further information can be produced at our SPS training or by asking our customs and global trade experts via the chat function. My composite product is exempt from certification, will I need to pre-notify its arrival into Great Britain? No, if your product meets the requirements for exemption from Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls you do not need to pre-notify authorities of its arrival. Further information can be produced at our SPS training or by asking our customs and global trade experts via the chat function. Watch the official video from September 2021 Created before the change of timetable was announced. Does the delay remove any controls from products under safeguard measures? No, products being imported under safeguard measures must continue to follow existing requirements and controls. Import requirements are already in place for a few POAO subject to safeguard measures. Emergency safeguard action can be taken at very short notice to prohibit or restrict the importation of certain products from certain countries following an outbreak of disease or a public health issue (such as avian or swine flu). Information on the latest updates concerning disease outbreaks that may affect imports into the UK can be requested by your customs manager using the chat function. POAO subject to safeguard measures are required to be pre-notified in advance of arrival using IPAFFS and all goods must be accompanied by an Export Health Certificate. The GB importer will also need to supply the EU exporter/ Certifying Officer (usually an Official Veterinarian) with the unique notification number (UNN) that is produced when the importer notifies the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) about the import. The exporter must add the UNN to the Export Health Certificate. If the safeguard measure is in place due to a new or emerging disease outbreak, and the commodity code is not available in IPAFFS, there may be other steps traders need to take to pre-notify. Further information can be produced at our SPS training or by asking our customs and global trade experts via the chat function Does this impact on the introduction of the new EHCs for goods exported to the EU or moved to NI from Great Britain as part of the Animal Health Regulation? No, Animal Health Regulations EHCs apply to goods being exported from GB to the EU or goods moving from GB to NI only. The changes in this communication relate to goods being imported from the EU into Great Britain only. 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 an on-demand training courses 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 PRESENTATION BY DEFRA OCTOBER 2021 PRESS RELEASE 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, 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. 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(S,P) ATA Carnets are complex. Part 2 of our mini-series explores the essentials businesses need to understand for efficient use. In this two-part series, we take a closer look at ATA Carnets, what they do and what they do not do and overall how the system works. In Part 1 we looked at the fundamentals of the ATA Carnet and talk through a practical example. We also find out in which countries ATA Carnets are used. In this part, Part 2, we look at the specifics. How does an ATA Carnet look? What are its features? What are the common mistakes? What happens if goods remain in a country? And what is a Carnet de Passages en Douane? Guarantees The Carnet system provides for guarantees to be given by a national guaranteeing association (NGAs), to cover the import duty to which the importations will be subject in the event of a breach of the conditions of the temporary importation. NGAs are appointed by customs authorities and have joined an international guaranteeing chain (a risk management scheme administered by an international organisation). If we go back to our example of the UK business from Part 1, they will be required to hold a guarantee, or other security, in case the goods are incorrectly used or not re-exported from the country visited. This would also need to be set up by your UK business. If customs in the country visited are not satisfied that the goods have been re-exported or an ineligible use has been made, they will make a claim to the carnet association in their country for payment of the customs charges due. Not returning the goods to the UK Sticking with our practical example of a UK business, you’ll need to contact the customs authority in the country where the goods will remain to complete any customs documents they require and for them to note on the carnet which items are not being returned. As the goods are no longer a temporary export from the UK, you will also need to complete an export declaration in the UK to replace the temporary export made under the carnet. How to re-import the goods to the UK Present the carnet and goods to customs at the port or airport of arrival or designated point in the UK. Customs at the office of import will check and endorse the yellow re-importation voucher and stamp the matching counterfoil. The yellow voucher will be removed and the carnet returned to you. If goods are included in a passenger’s baggage and re-imported to the UK direct from a non-EU country, the carnet must be presented at the red point or channel. Failing to present the ATA carnet when leaving the country visited If the carnet is not presented, the carnet will not be discharged correctly. Customs in the country of temporary import may then demand payment of duty or ask for proof of the current location of the goods. If you’re asked for proof of re-export you maycontact customs in the country where the goods are located. As long as the carnet was correctly presented on re-importation to the UK, they can issue a certified copy of the relevant re-importation voucher. If the appropriate voucher is not available or was not presented at re-importation, they may be able to arrange for you to present the goods for inspection so that we can confirm that the goods are in the UK. There may be a charge for each inspection. Watch Out Most problems are caused by: giving an unclear or inaccurate description of the goods - for example, the description on the carnet should be comprehensive enough for customs authorities to identify the goods if the details on the ATA carnet are not clear, the importing customs authority may refuse to accept it - the release of the goods could then be delayed until a normal customs declaration is made; make sure that the description of each item is as full as practicable, photographs of the item can be very useful to aid identification failing to present the ATA carnet to customs for endorsement at re-export - for example, if a carnet is not presented customs will not know the goods have been re-exported using general lists - for example, if details are altered or changed after it has been issued customs authorities can refuse to accept the carnet If there are any problems with the carnet it could result in a claim for payment of customs duty and taxes and/or a penalty being imposed. Any irregularity could also delay the discharge of the carnet. How does an ATA Carnet look? It comprises of a front and back cover, vouchers and counterfoils. The front and back cover contains detailed information on the Carnet holder, the representative(s), the intended use, the issuer, the guarantor, the Carnet number, the validity, and the general list of goods. Vouchers, differentiated by colours and titles, are used by holders as declaration and guarantee. Continuation sheets may be inserted if not enough space is provided on the cover or on the vouchers to show the details of all the goods covered. The carnet can include any number of vouchers to allow the goods to be moved between many countries before their return or for multiple trips to be made using the same carnet. To simplify the use of the carnet, the cover and vouchers are printed on coloured paper: green - the cover sheet, this identifies the holder and their address, the holders representative (if applicable), the intended use of the goods, which countries the carnet can be used in and how long it is valid for; this front cover must be endorsed by the issuing association and signed by the carnet holder - it will normally be certified by customs in the country of issue yellow - the exportation and re-importation vouchers, corresponding counterfoils are printed on a separate yellow sheet white - the importation and re-exportation vouchers, corresponding counterfoils are printed on a separate white sheet Carnets may also contain blue vouchers The back of the green front cover and each voucher contains the ‘general list’ of the goods covered by the carnet. Each voucher also contains a declaration which must be completed and signed by the holder or their representative each time the carnet is presented at export and import and re-export and re-import, including transport if applicable. The vouchers will be stamped and removed as appropriate by the relevant customs authorities, they will then stamp the corresponding counterfoil on the carnet and return the carnet to the person who presented it. One voucher must be provided to the foreign customs officials when entering the country and another when leaving. This rule also applies when exiting and entering your own country. After declarations, vouchers are kept by customs authorities to monitor and regulate temporary import and export. Counterfoils, differentiated by colours and titles, are prepared for customs officials to commit transactions performed at border offices. Counterfoils can be used as key evidence to discharge claims should customs claim exempted duties and taxes at a later stage. Carnet de Passages en Douane A CPD Carnet, (Carnet de Passages en Douane) lets a business temporarily take a UK registered vehicle into the EU. This means a business does not pay the import duties in the EU when you drive through or temporarily stay in its territory. The carnet allows travellers to temporarily import their vehicles, or other items of value such as broadcasting equipment, without having to leave a cash deposit at the border. It is, in essence, an international guarantee for payment of customs duties and taxes to a government should the vehicle or item not be re-exported from that country. Persons who temporarily import their vehicles or items into countries where the Carnet is required must agree to obey the laws and regulations of that country and particularly the conditions of temporary importation. The Carnet contains relevant information about the items or vehicle – make, model, colour, engine capacity, seating capacity, registration number, owner and value. To obtain a carnet, the owner of the items is required to provide security based on the countries travelled to, age and market value of the items. Generally, four types of security are acceptable from motoring organisations: • Cash bond • Banker's letter of indemnity • Insurance policy • Loss Prevention Security – US and Canada only How Customs Manager Ltd can help We advise on ATA carnets and help you get one quickly. We discuss your ATA carnet and supply chain needs and decide jointly on the most compliant, efficient and effective way to use it. This will ensure you enter and exit countries with your goods without delay. Missed Part 1? We looked at the fundamentals of the ATA Carnet and talk through a practical example. We also find out in which countries ATA Carnets are used. 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. 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(S,P) Many businesses struggle to get goods into the EU. Some say ATA carnets are a way to fast-track entry to Europe. Not so fast!, argues Arne Mielken of Customs Manager Ltd. In this two-part series, we take a closer look at ATA Carnets, what they do and what they do not do and overall how the system works. We imagine the case of a UK business sending an engineer to the EU. How would the company go about using an ATA Carnet? In Part 1 we look at the fundamentals of the ATA Carnet and talk through a practical example. We also find out in which countries ATA Carnets are used. In Part 2, we look at the specifics. How does an ATA Carnet look? What are its features? And what is a Carnet de Passages en Douane? The ATA Carnet procedure The ATA Carnet often referred to as the "Passport for goods", is an international customs document that permits the tax-free and duty-free temporary export and import of certain goods for up to one year. The acronym ATA is a combination of French and English terms "Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission”. Your business can an ATA Carnet in more than 80 countries. You can use it to: temporarily export goods for use outside your own country; and, claim relief under temporary admission on goods that you import for temporary use into another (the third country to yours). Benefits The ATA Carnet allows the business traveller to use a single document for clearing certain categories of goods through customs in several countries without the deposit of import duties and taxes. So long as the goods are re-exported within the allotted time frame, no duties or taxes are due. The main benefits can be summarised in: it simplifies customs clearance of goods in exporting and importing countries by replacing customs documents that would normally be required, it provides financial security for customs charges potentially due on the goods that will be used in the countries visited, it helps to overcome language barriers and having to complete unfamiliar customs forms. Using the ATA Carnet will mean that your business will not pay customs charges. It also simplifies clearing your goods through customs and replaces the customs documents that your business would normally need to complete. However, it does require the provision of financial security for customs charges. Goods covered TA Carnets cover the usual and unusual: computers, repair tools, photographic and film equipment, musical instruments, industrial machinery, vehicles, jewellery, clothing, medical appliances, aircraft, racehorses, artwork, prehistoric relics, ballet costumes and rock group sound systems. ATA Carnets do not cover perishable or consumable items or goods for processing or repair. The most common uses include but not limited to: • exhibitions and fairs • professional equipment • commercial samples and goods for testing purposes • sports equipment. Goods should be intended for return to the country they were initially exported from. They cannot be processed or repaired other than the routine maintenance necessary to keep them in their original condition. Example: Presenting ATA Carnets in the EU For customs purposes, the EU is treated as a single territory so a carnet does not need to be presented in each EU country visited, only at the place of first entry and exit from the EU. What would a typical engineer do who wants to use an ATA Carnet? The engineer of your UK business can use the ATA Carnet upon entry into the EU, regardless if with van or plane. The ATA Carnet would cover only the equipment used for set-up, service, maintenance and repair, not devices that you may take out of the EU for repair. An ATA Carnet presented to customs in the EU is considered as an application for authorization for temporary admission provided the EU’s conditions are met: The Carnet must have issued in a contracting party to the ATA Convention or Istanbul Convention and endorsed and guaranteed by an association forming part of a guaranteeing chain as defined in Article 1(d) of Annex A to the Istanbul Convention. It must relate to goods and uses covered by the Convention under which it was issued. It must be certified by the customs authorities. So, your UK business should make sure that an HMRC customs officer can stamp the Carnet at the port or airport your goods are being shipped from. It must be valid throughout the customs territory of the Union. Responsibilities of your UK businesses’ engineer as ATA Carnet holder When the engineer travels with an ATA Carnet they may become the Carnet holder and their name will be on the front cover of the Carnet. The holder of the ATA Carnet is automatically responsible for any customs charges that may become due if they either do not: use the goods correctly re-export them from the country you visit Carnet holder to the EU must also make sure they show the Carnet to customs for stamping each time the goods enter or leave the EU / UK meaning that the Carnet must be presented to customs each time the goods are imported, exported or pass through a country. they tell customs authorities if the goods are no longer eligible for use under the Carnet, for example, they decided to leave them in the EU / UK or sold the goods; and, that they can show the Carnet and the goods when customs ask them to. Consequently, an engineer arriving in the EU or UK should go through the red channel at customs if they were bringing the goods back in the baggage that were in temporary admission. Carnet Countries & Territories - Where Can An ATA Carnet Be Used? In 100+ countries and territories located in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. More to come or may have joined since this article was written. Check for updates. *Countries ending with an asterisk are part of the European Union (EU). If goods are properly imported into one EU carnet country and re-exported from a second EU carnet country, the Carnet holder is unlikely to encounter any claims fees. Albania Algeria Andorra Antarctica Aruba Australia Austria* Azores (Portugal) Bahrain, Kingdom of Balearic Islands (see Spain) Belarus Belgium* Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria* Canada Canary Islands Ceuta Chile China Corsica (France) Cote d'Ivoire Croatia* Curacao Cyprus* Czech Republic* Denmark* Estonia* European Union Faroe Islands (Denmark) Finland* France* French Guiana French Polynesia - Tahiti Germany* Gibraltar Greece* Greenland (Denmark) Guadeloupe (France) Guam Guernsey (United Kingdom) Hong Kong Hungary* Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland* Isle of Man (United Kingdom) Israel Italy* Ivory Coast see Cote d'Ivoire Japan Jersey (United Kingdom) Kazakhstan Latvia* Lebanon Lesotho (SACU) Liechtenstein (Admin by Switz.) Lithuania* Luxembourg* Macao, China Macedonia Madagascar Madeira (Portugal) Malaysia Malta* Martinique Mauritius Mayotte (France) Melilla (Spain) Mexico Miquelon (France) Moldova Monaco (Admin by France) Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Namibia (SACU) Netherlands* New Caledonia (France) New Zealand Norway Pakistan Poland* Portugal* Puerto Rico (USA) Qatar Reunion Island (France) Romania* Russia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovakia* Slovenia* South Africa South Korea Spain* Sri Lanka St. Barthelemy (France) St. Martin/Sint Maarten St. Pierre (France) Swaziland (SACU) Sweden* Switzerland Tahiti (France) Taiwan Tasmania (Australia) Thailand Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Wallis & Futuna (France) Example of a US Carnet Procedure Instruction Manual How Customs Manager Ltd can help We advise on ATA carnets and help you get one quickly. We discuss your ATA carnet and supply chain needs and decide jointly on the most compliant, efficient and effective way to use it. This will ensure you enter and exit countries with your goods without delay. What to expect in Part 2 In Part 2, we look at the specifics. How does an ATA Carnet look? What are its features? And what is a Carnet de Passages en Douane? 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. 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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.

Customs Manager Ltd is delighted to present, in conjunction with WorldECR , a six-webinar series giving you the lowdown on the new EU export control regulation. (P) This series has 6 sessions: • Session 1: Overview of the key changes in a nutshell • Session 2: The new cyber surveillance controls – what, why, how? • Session 3: Could I be caught by catch-all? • Session 4: Two new General Licences: Are they right for my company, and how do I use them? • Session 5: The EU Export control regime – for non-EU companies • Session 6: Putting it all together: What does the regulation mean for my ICP? Let's explore Session 1. Session 1: Overview of the key changes in a nutshell In Session One, we move quickly through the key changes to the regulation, providing you with a checklist of areas to further explore – including, the new broader definitions of ‘exporter’, and broker, a new provision for member state information sharing, emphasis on cyber-surveillance and human rights concerns and broader catch-all provision. It also asks – and answers – whether, in practice, EU member states can now create their own control lists. Script Tom Blass, WorldECR: Tell me in a nutshell what the new regulation does. Arne Mielken, Customs Manager Ltd: The new Export Control Regulation entered into force on 9 September 2021. Overall Objectives: 1. tighten controls on trade in dual-use items – civilian goods and technologies with possible military or security use. 2. enhance the EU's capacity to protect human rights and support secure supply chains for strategic items. Why is this needed? to better respond to emerging threats in an increasingly volatile world. Prime examples are the kind of “cyber-surveillance technologies” that can be misused for human rights violations. What are the changes in a nutshell? Well, before I say what does change, let me tell you what does NOT change: The existing multilateral framework of export controls, namely the Wassenaar Arrangement, which forms the basis for many restrictions imposed by the regulation at the EU level remains. In other words, Annex A which holds the EU Dual-Use list does not change with this recast The EU GEAs 1 to 6 does not change. They remain valid at the EU level and can be leveraged. To those rules, however, and all others, there are some important modifications and enhancements. Let me highlight a few now and some others a little later: New and updated definitions – lots of legal updates, some improvements/effectiveness (e.g., the definition of exporter including carrying in personal luggage), reference to researchers and emphasis on natural persons. Introduction of some concepts, essential to an effective Export Control System (e.g., enforcement, compliance, essentially identical transaction). Innovative definitions e.g., Cyber-Surveillance Items and reference to risks associated with emerging technologies, not existing in the current Regulation. Harmonisation of licensing procedures (e.g., the requirement for Internal Compliance Programmes, reporting, etc.). This one is very important for businesses. There are two new General Export Authorisations on Intra-group export of software and technology (EU007) and Encryption (EU008 ). Harmonisation of provisions and tightening of controls for services: Eu harmonisation of technical assistance, broker or supplier of Technical Assistance can be a non-EU resident or national; There is partial “deemed export control” for Technical Assistance ; provision on dual-use Technical Assistance to foreign nationals in the EU is now covered. Regulation (EU) 2021/821 introduces a basis for EU autonomous controls allowing the EU to make its own decisions regarding cyber-surveillance items (goods and technologies) used or intended for use, in internal repression and/or the commission of serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We will talk about this in detail on Thursday. Tom Blass, WorldECR: What is the first thing that I need to do, as a result of the new regime? Arne Mielken, Customs Manager Ltd: Take this as an opportunity to review your supply chain for dual-use items and assess how the new rules affect you. I would recommend a step-by-step approach, combing through the legislation, article by article (as far as it concerns businesses) asking yourself the key questions of the regulation about your supply chain. Some obvious questions can easily determine if a new provision is in scope or out of scope for you: If you are not involved at all in cyber-surveillance exports, there may be no need to consider this provision for your business. But what about dealing with countries where human rights abuses are suspected? Rather than being a matter that you could manage at export with an export authorisation, it appears more of a due diligence matter, so how strong are your due diligence checks? Do they need to be strengthened? If you are not dealing with encryption or have no branch or subsidiary abroad (outside the EU), then no need to consider the new EU GEAs. But some national GAs may change, and so businesses need to review these to make sure you are trading with the latest permissions. Another key point on the bucket list is to implement an ICP if not already done. And if you have one, the dual-use regulation is a great opportunity to update the current one. Tom Blass, WorldECR: What is the new definition of ‘exporter’ under 821? Arne Mielken, Customs Manager Ltd: The definition of an ‘exporter' also applies to any natural or legal persons or any partnerships. This now includes also researchers involved in dual-use technology transfers. The person that contracts with the consignee in the third country and/or has the power to determine the sending of the items out of the EU. transmits software or technology electronically to a destination outside the EU or makes them available in the electronic form to a person outside the EU any natural person carrying the dual-use items in the person’s baggage Tom Blass, WorldECR: Is there anything really important for non-EU companies to know? Yes, I would at least 5 points that are important for exporters from non-EU countries that move goods through the EU, such as the UK. 1. There are no extraterritorial controls in the EU like in the US, but this does not mean you can ignore EU export controls. 2. Don’t assume that the rules in your country as regards export controls are the same as in the EU, even where your country and the EU are signatories to the Wassenaar Agreement. 3. Remember that this regulation enables the EU to implement autonomous controls and so it may be that, in the future, there will be controls that do not exist in your country. In the future, there will be an EU mechanism for human rights controls on cyber-surveillance exports, including the publication in the Official Journal (C series) of an “EU watch list”, that also non-EU companies need to know about. There is also a mechanism for the EU to “react rapidly to new risks associated with emerging technologies”, including the publication in the Official Journal of national controls on such emerging dual-use technologies; There are practical changes, too. 4. If you are moving dual-use items through the EU, think about the transit changes. There is a certain level of harmonisation and revision of provisions on transit, to make it more effective in practice (e.g., any MS can prohibit a transit through its territory). 5. Question of jurisdiction. Next, remember that when a dual-use item enters the EU and then are exported, third-country companies may need to make an export control application in the Member States that the Dual-Use Items are. This often requires a person in the EU, to be held legally responsible. How will you get a Polish or Slovak Export Control licence though? Tom Blass, WorldECR: Will the new regulation be applied uniformly across the EU? Arne Mielken, Customs Manager Ltd: The regulation is directly appliable across all of the EU 27, so yes the rules are the same. But not all rules can be acted upon right away. We are now at the implementation stage, so expect gradual changes and amendments to national licences and processes and procedures. I don’t expect a disruptive change in the next weeks. The new Regulation requires actions for the implementation of new rules: Expect provision of guidelines to exporters and licensing authorities (e.g., due diligence for human rights, internal compliance programmes, etc.), so this should greatly assist with the uniform implementation. With that said, do not forget that licences and decisions regarding licences are a national competence, so there will be a certain degree of divergence. Tom Blass, WorldECR: Is there anything in the regulation that will make compliance easier for my company? Arne Mielken, Customs Manager Ltd: I think so. Some are five less practical consequences of these new rules. They are not tangible immediately but they should improve the way the EU authorises licences. 1. More harmonisation across the EU should be about a certain degree of stability and predictability, making it easier for businesses to plan and stay compliant. The rules allow for the EU countries to work more closely amongst themselves and with allies on emerging technologies. For example, there will be an “Emerging Technology Expert Group” (ETEG) on certain emerging technologies. 2. Secondly, transparency. This allows our businesses to know what the rules are and what we need to do, for all Member States. Again, this can boost compliance. There is enhancing information exchange between licensing authorities and the EU Commission to increase the transparency of licensing decisions; robust enforcement of controls 3. Training: There will be an EU capacity-building and training programme for Member States' licensing and enforcement authorities. May the EU could consider making this training available to exporters as well as the EU does in the area of customs. 4. Outreach to industry and transparency with the business community and the developing a structured relationship with the private sector through specific consultations of stakeholders by the relevant Commission group of Member States experts; 5. IT: There is a move to an EU electronic wide licensing platform rather than individual applications like is the case now. This could simplify and streamline processes and, therefore, improve compliance. There is a website already where the current system can be explored plus a promotional video which I have placed on the expert blog on customsmnager.org for participants to download and watch. See: https://webgate.acceptance.ec.europa.eu/frontoffice/welcome Video: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-207430?lg The most practical compliance area of compliance facilitation is, however, of course, the new two GEAs 007 and 008, no doubt. We will talk about that in a couple of weeks. 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. 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, unless other sources are identified. 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