Imports
From 1st January 2021 all UK business will need to make customs declarations when importing goods from the EU. These rules already apply to places such as Switzerland, Norway, Eurosprint transport goods from these areas and are already arranging customs declarations daily.
Things to consider-
- Do you have an EORI number? If you do not have one you will not be able to trade Internationally – Apply here – EORI number
- Does your supplier have an EU EORI number?
- Have you appointed a Customs agent to deal with customs entries/import declarations?
Download a “Customs Agent Application” form and return to customs@eurosprint.co.uk and we can get this is place for you prior to the 1st January 2021. - Has your supplier updated invoices to show VAT and EORI numbers, pieces, weight, commodity codes and terms of sale?
Download an example Invoice and Packing List. - Do you know how you will manage/pay UK Import VAT and if applicable Duty.
- Download How to Import goods from the EU into GB from Jan 1st 2021
Exports
From 1st January 2021, the process of exporting goods to the EU will change dramatically. All shipments leaving the UK will require a customs declaration in the same way as shipments leaving for other parts of the world.
Things to consider-
- Do you have an EORI number? If you do not have one you will not be able to trade Internationally – Apply here – EORI number
- Does your customer have an EU EORI number?
- Have you appointed a Customs agent to deal with customs entries/export declarations?
Download a “Customs Agent Application” form and return to customs@eurosprint.co.uk and we can get this is place for you prior to the 1st January 2021. - Have you updated invoices to show VAT and EURI numbers, pieces, weight, commodity codes and terms of sale?
Download an example Invoice and Packing List here. - Does your customer have a method to manage/pay EU Import VAT and if applicable, Duty.
- Download How to Export goods from GB into the EU from Jan 1st 2021
For further information please email customs@eurosprint.co.uk