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Is there customs between EU and UK?

Great Britain and the EU no longer apply the same customs rules, regulatory standards or enforcement mechanisms, meaning goods crossing the border between Great Britain and the EU are now subject to customs formalities.

How do I import goods from EU to Brexit?

How to Import Goods from the EU to the UK After Brexit

1. Step 1 – Get an EORI number.
2. Step 2 – Make import declaration.
3. Step 3 – Making importing easier.
4. Step 4 – Check the tax and duty rates to be paid.
5. Step 5 – Get the right type of licence for the type of goods you import.
6. Step 6 – Where to get help and support.

What is a customs procedure code?

Put simply, a CPC code (Customs Procedure Code) is your reason for import or export, expressed as either a seven digit number or a six digit number and one letter. At the very least, a short written statement must be present on your customs declaration that clearly explains the purpose of your shipment.

Why is the EU suing the UK over the Northern Ireland checks?

The EU has now launched legal action against the UK, alleging that it is unilaterally changing the rules in breach of international law. The checks apply to goods travelling from GB to Northern Ireland and were introduced under the terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the treaty which took the UK out of the EU.

What are the new EU customs rules for goods entering Ireland?

The EU has very strict rules about what can enter its territory, which includes the Republic of Ireland, and normally requires goods to be inspected at the point of entry. After years of negotiations, the EU and the UK set out the new rules in an agreement called the Northern Ireland Protocol. It came into force on 1 January 2021.

What does the EU Protocol mean for the Northern Ireland border?

Under the protocol it was agreed that Northern Ireland would continue to follow EU rules on product standards (part of the single market) to prevent checks along the border. Checks would instead take place on goods entering Northern Ireland from England, Scotland or Wales.

Why has the UK government delayed the introduction of import checks?

The UK government has been forced to delay the introduction of import checks by six months, in a U-turn in post- Brexit policy, because a network of 30 border posts being built to process incoming goods would not have been ready on time.