You may have heard that there are going to be some major changes within the customs sector following the 1st January 2021. This will mean that you won’t be able to conduct trade between the UK and Europe in the same way as you have been doing.
Worry not! Our good friends at CustomsLink have just launched a platform that will help you to keep trading smoothly.
What changes are happening to Customs?
Currently we are in the UK Transition period. We officially left the European Union on the 31st January 2020 and have until midnight on the 31st December 2020 to agree upon a withdrawal agreement with the EU. This means that until the 31st December 2020 we are able to continue to conduct trade with the EU as we would ordinarily.
Whatever the outcome of the withdrawal agreement, we know that everyone transporting goods between the UK and EU (and vice versa) will need to submit customs declarations.
What is a Customs Declaration?
A customs declaration, also referred to as a C88, is used to measure the value of the goods being transported. This means that the customs tax (also known as customs duties) will be able to be calculated.
What are Safety and Security Declarations?
Safety and Security declarations are completed so that the HMRC (or the equivalent in another country) is able to track the goods coming across the border and conduct risk assessments upon these goods.
What is CustomsLink?
CustomsLink provides an all-in-one smart, digital solution so that you don’t have to worry about the technicalities of customs processes. This means that you can relax in the knowledge that the correct documentation will be available for your goods.
Be Customs Ready!
There’s still a lot that you need to do to prepare for the 1st January 2021! With delays caused by coronavirus and increased demand, you may find that you need to start preparing now in order to be ready on time!
Don’t leave it too late, visit the CustomsLink website now!