From 1 January 2022, the following changes will come into force for goods imported from the EU to the UK:
- The following declaration procedures are used for import declarations, depending on the transport route and port of entry:
- "Temporary Storage model": Goods remain in the British port of entry for a fee until the import customs declaration has been completed. -> Application (current and future) for LoLo/RoRo shipments (unaccompanied trailers and containers)
- "Pre-lodgement model": Import customs declarations must be submitted before shipment. -> Application for transports in direct traffic (driver-accompanied transports), e.g. via canal ports
- The temporary simplified import declaration procedure (EIDR) no longer applies.
- Use of the new British IT customs system GVMS
- Strengthening border controls can lead to delays
- Customs regulations for veterinary goods: British importers will be 01.2022 obliged to inform the British Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA) about the Import from the EU to Great Britain (GB) using the Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS).
Information from the British government:
