Since the beginning of 2021, exports to and imports from the UK are no longer carried out in accordance with EU laws and regulations. Following the UK's departure from the EU, the country is no longer a member of the customs union.
New regulations are in force, and for A Logistics customers, customs representation is a convenience, as our specialists are familiar with all the requirements for completing documents and with the procedures for importing and exporting from the UK.
There will be no changes to the requirements and rules for trade with Northern Ireland.
There will be no changes to trade between the EU and Northern Ireland. Trade will continue under the same requirements, and no customs declarations or other documents will be required.
Customs declarations are now required for shipments between the UK and the EU.
Those following the Brexit negotiations are aware of the information regarding zero tariffs on imports and exports after the UK's exit from the EU. If the goods meet the rules of origin requirements, in most cases no customs duties will be imposed. However, it should be noted that VAT will be charged.
The application of zero tariffs does not mean that imports and exports will be carried out without customs declarations. These declarations will be necessary in order for the goods to be released.
We offer customs representation services, through which we prepare declarations for our clients. An invoice – commercial or pro forma – is required for the preparation.
Assistance in preparing an export customs declaration
An important document for companies exporting goods to the UK is the export customs declaration. We save you the time needed to search for information about the requirements related to it. Take advantage of customs representation and the preparation of your export customs declarations by our specialists. In addition, we also provide customs representation for the completion of export customs declarations upon arrival in Dover, UK.
Customs representation for transit guarantees
We provide the necessary transit guarantee for all shipments between the UK and Bulgaria. Our customs representation also includes the completion of transit guarantees for shipments from the UK to Bulgaria, as well as the preparation of import customs declarations when you import shipments into Bulgaria.
In order to comply with the requirement to indicate the origin of the goods, the trader must provide evidence of the country of origin of these goods. The country of origin must also be indicated on the commercial or pro forma invoice. This will allow traders to benefit from zero tariffs or zero duties.It is important to specify the exact origin of the goods.
You must also provide a reference number.
When importing goods or sending other shipments from the UK to an EU country such as Bulgaria, you must provide your reference number. The reference number consists of the exporter's GB EORI number.
If you are sending shipments to the UK from an EU country, such as Bulgaria, you must also provide a reference number. This is your REX number. It is important to note that a reference number for shipments imported into the UK is required for shipments valued at over €6,000 (or £5,700).
Charging VAT on imported shipments
When importing shipments, VAT will be charged in most cases for shipments worth more than £135. This rule applies to shipments imported from any country, not just EU countries.
If the shipment is worth less than £135, VAT will be charged at the point of sale when the business is registered in the UK. The seller will be responsible for charging VAT.
Get in touch with us! For customs representation in preparing customs declarations, transit guarantees, and advice on the need for a reference number and when and how VAT is charged, A Logistics is at your service.