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WHAT DOES THE BREXIT DEAL MEAN FOR YOUR SHIPMENTS?

On 24 December 2020, the United Kingdom and the European Union reached a
post-Brexit trade agreement. But the deal doesn’t mean ‘business as usual’ for
shipping between the UK and the EU.

Tariffs, such as import duty, will be eliminated on the trade of products
shipped between the UK and the EU from 1 January 2021, depending on the origin
of the goods. However, even with this deal in place, businesses and carriers
will now face more paperwork and administration when shipping, meaning increased
costs and adjustments to supply chains.

Customs clearance will now be required for all goods moving between the UK and
the EU, including for return shipments. You will need to declare the goods you
are sending by completing a commercial invoice. You will also need to follow the
revised VAT rules.

This page will guide you through Brexit and help you on your journey towards a
new trading landscape.


YOUR BREXIT-READY TOOLKIT


THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Start with the following basic steps to keep your goods moving as smoothly as
possible.



Register for an EORI number in the UK and the EU.
An Economic Operator’s Registration and Identification (EORI) number will be
required to continue trading between the UK and the EU in the event of a customs
border.
Learn more about EORI numbers here.


VAT Registration
As of 1 January, 2021, shippers selling goods valued at or below £135 into the
UK will be responsible for collecting and paying UK VAT for these shipments. The
VAT amount should be collected at the point of sale and paid to HMRC through the
UK VAT registration.

For goods sold into the UK valued above £135, the importer will remain
responsible for paying the UK VAT. This can be paid by the importer via
postponed VAT accounting or through the customs declaration.

If your UK business is importing on its own name into the EU, you need to be VAT
registered in the EU. We recommend you do this in the country of clearance.


Appoint an Importer of Record (IOR) if the consignee is not the declarant
The IOR is responsible and liable for your customs declarations. For UK
businesses exporting to the EU this can either be an EU-based subsidiary if they
are part of the transaction or an EU-based customs broker.



HOW TO SHIP BETWEEN THE UK AND THE EU


Download our handy guides to shipping from the UK to the EU and shipping from
the EU to the UK to find out more about what the Brexit deal means and what you
need to do – including a useful checklist.


MOVING GOODS TO AND FROM NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland will remain aligned to a limited set of EU rules. Goods shipped
between the EU to Northern Ireland will move as an intra-Union movement. This
means there will be no customs supervision, controls or formalities.


ORIGIN OF GOODS

To benefit from preferential tariffs, the products you are shipping must
originate in the UK or the EU. You will need to include proof of origin of goods
with the commercial invoice or other commercial documentation (excluding a bill
of lading). You can self-declare the origin of goods for the first year.


AGRI-FOOD CONSIGNMENTS

Agri-food consignments will require health certificates and undergo sanitary and
phytosanitary controls at border inspection posts. Therefore, in order to avoid
disruption at the land border, some restricted commodities can only be shipped
using UPS Express services. They will still be inspected, but at other
locations. It is your responsibility as the shipper to check the regulations and
whether your goods will require inspection.

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UNDERSTANDING COMMERCIAL INVOICES

Incorrect or missing information is the most common reason for customs delays.
Our guide helps you prepare the mandatory documentation needed for shipments
clearing customs. Learn more about commercial invoices here.

MINIMISING CUSTOMS DELAYS

Accelerate clearance and go green with UPS Paperless™ Invoice – an electronic
and sustainable solution to commercial invoices and other customs-required
documentation, enabling clearance to begin before your goods reach the border.

REDUCING CUSTOMS COMPLEXITIES AND COSTS

Are you shipping from the UK to multiple recipients in the EU, or vice versa? In
the event of a customs border UPS World Ease® will enable you to consolidate and
clear these as a single shipment, simplifying your paperwork and reducing costs.
Learn more about UPS World Ease®

UPS TradeAbility® helps to manage the flow of your goods. No surprises with
costs, no additional time lost on document preparation, and country-specific
tariff codes at your fingertips. 

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