Brexit Update – 18th December 2020
The UK is set to leave the EU on the 31st December 2020.
With or without the much talked about “deal” additional Customs formalities will be inevitable and delays at border crossings should be anticipated.
Eurosprint Freight Services have accepted these challenges head-on and have solutions in full readiness in order to keep your goods moving smoothly via our Standard and Time Critical services.
As an AEO accredited business and being a founder member of the “Customs Clearance Consortium” Eurosprint have 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge and resources. Our consortium is managed by industry experts including advisors to the UK Government and EU Commission. Eurosprint are ready for Brexit, we are part of the solution and you can have every confidence in us being by your side on day 1.
For more information on how Eurosprint Freight Services can help you please contact a member of the customer service team or email customs@eurosprint.co.uk
Exporters Guide
1. Do you and your EU customer have an EORI number?
2. Does your customer have a company to handle the EU import declaration and VAT and Duty payments?
3. Have you agreed with your customer the correct Incoterm?
4. Have you agreed with your customer the correct commodity codes for your goods?
5. Do you know if your exports will be levied with an EU import duty tax?
6. Can you update your commercial invoices to show new information post Brexit – we suggest showing your EORI number, Incoterm and Commodity codes.
7. Have you completed a “Direct Representation” form allowing Eurosprint to complete UK Export declarations as a Direct Representative?
Imports Guide
1. Do you and your EU supplier have an EORI number?
2. Have you been issued with/applied for a TSP number? (Transitional Simplified Procedure)
3. Does your supplier have a company to handle the EU Export declaration?
4. Have you agreed with your supplier the correct Incoterm?
5. Have you agreed with your supplier the correct commodity codes for your goods?
6. Do you know if your Imports will be levied with a UK import duty tax?
7. Can your supplier update commercial invoices to show new information post Brexit – we suggest showing a EU EORI number, Incoterm and Commodity codes.
8. Have you completed a “Direct Representation” form allowing Eurosprint to complete UK Import declarations as a Direct Representative?