Although the UK government has announced that the Brexit
implementation period will not be extended beyond 31 December 2020, full
controls on imports of goods from the EU will not apply before July 2021, as
border controls are introduced in three phases:
From January 2021: traders importing standard goods will
need to prepare for basic customs requirements and will have up to six months
to complete customs declarations. While tariffs will need to be paid on all
imports, payments can be deferred until the customs declaration has been made.
There will be checks on controlled goods (e.g. alcohol and tobacco).
From April 2021: all products of animal origin (e.g.
meat, pet food, honey, milk or egg products) and all regulated plants and plant
products will require pre-notification and relevant health documentation.
From July 2021: traders moving all goods will be
required to make declarations at the point of importation and pay relevant
tariffs. Full safety and security declarations will be required, and for
certain commodities there will be increased physical checks and the taking of
samples.
Although the UK government has announced that the Brexit
implementation period will not be extended beyond 31 December 2020, full
controls on imports of goods from the EU will not apply before July 2021, as
border controls are introduced in three phases:
From January 2021: traders importing standard goods will
need to prepare for basic customs requirements and will have up to six months
to complete customs declarations. While tariffs will need to be paid on all
imports, payments can be deferred until the customs declaration has been made.
There will be checks on controlled goods (e.g. alcohol and tobacco).
From April 2021: all products of animal origin (e.g.
meat, pet food, honey, milk or egg products) and all regulated plants and plant
products will require pre-notification and relevant health documentation.
From July 2021: traders moving all goods will be
required to make declarations at the point of importation and pay relevant
tariffs. Full safety and security declarations will be required, and for
certain commodities there will be increased physical checks and the taking of
samples.
