The UK government has published the final “Border Target Operating Model”, which addresses the phased introduction of full customs controls on so-called SPS (animal products and plant products) goods.

 

The timing of the phased introduction has been adjusted (see below).

 

Animal products and plant products are to be classified into three different risk classes in the future.

The requirements for importation are derived from the risk classification. Accordingly, when importing SPS goods from the EU or another third country with a low risk, a prior notification or a health certificate will no longer be required. Health certificates are to be gradually digitized.

 

31.10.2023 –> 31.01.2024:

– For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, the submission of veterinary certificates and phytosanitary certificates will become mandatory

 

31.01.2024 –> 30.04.2024:

– For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, controls (physical controls and verification of documents) at border control posts such as Border Control Post or BCP will be introduced.

 

31.10.2024:

           – Mandatory submission of entry summary declarations (Safety and Security declarations) for imports from the EU analogous to the existing procedure for import from third countries.

The HGV levy is suspended until 31 July 2023 because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

From 1 August 2023, drivers resp. hauliers need to pay the levy before entering the UK if the HGV:

• is not registered in the UK
• weighs more than 12,000kg

Accordingly, both British and international drivers or transporters must register and pay the levy before entering the United Kingdom, otherwise penalties and fines may be imposed.

Registration and levy rates:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hgv-levy-bands-and-rates-tables/hgv-levy-rates

https://www.gov.uk/hgv-levy

 

The British government has published a draft for the Border Target Operating Model, which deals with the gradual introduction of full customs controls for the so-called SPS goods (animal products and plant products).

Animal products and plant products are to be classified in three different risk classes in the future.

The requirements for imports are derived from the risk classification. Accordingly, the import of SPS goods from the EU or another third country with a low risk will no longer require a prior notification or a health certificate. Health certificates are to be gradually digitised.

31.10.2023:

• For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, the submission of veterinary certificates and phytosanitary certificates will become mandatory.

31.01.2024:

• For animal products and plant products with a medium risk, controls (physical controls and verification of documents) at border control posts such as Border Control Post will be introduced.

31.10.2024:

• Mandatory submission of entry summary declarations (safety and security declarations) for imports from the EU analogous to the existing procedure for imports from third countries.

 

 

Interteam’s CSR performance has been assessed by Ecovadis (Sustainability Rating). Interteam has thereby made an additional due diligence contribution to meeting the requirements under the Supply Chain Act. The sustainability performance is rated with good and it is above the average industry rating. The overall sustainability rating is bronze.

Interteam offers part load services to and from the England and Ireland with over 30 years of practical experience. We load and deliver throughout Germany.