It’s here & its not all doom & gloom…

Year one is over, and since the band aid was ripped off, we can see that our customer base in NI & GB have become more accustomed to the changes introduced on 1st January 2021. Prices rises and shortages have played a major part in what will be the history of year one, with the influence of Covid-19’s leaving business and individuals feeling the impact more acutely. However our customer base and their clients have proven resilient and continue to maintain the much needed trade between our nations. While difficulties still exist for those involved in the movement of food stuffs, co-operation between the UK & EU governments will, in the end hopefully prove fruitful. Whilst our elected officials continue to battle it out with the hope of further smoothing the course, the people and business of NI have been working hard to make the “hand that we have been dealt” work for us all. We trust that the following information which should be seen as a basic guide, will aid you in moving forward as we continue to navigate our way through the early stages of the Brexit process.

GB to NI

EXPORTING/IMPORTING Freight from GB to NI

Register for your GB/XI EORI Number (Economic Operator's Registration and Identification Number). Without this you will not be able to import or export goods. If your company does not already have this number you can apply online at HMRC.gov.uk, its only a short online form and there is no associated cost involved.
Register with the TRADER SUPPORT SERVICE. This is a service that has been set to by the Government to facilitate the creation and processing of the required import declarations. The haulier will ease the process for you and create an import declaration in the name of the importer prior to export from GB. Once authorised by the TSS, the haulier is allowed to ship the goods into NI and deliver direct to the consignee without any other hold ups or delays.

BEFORE organising the collection of the goods, agree with the conditions of sale with the SELLER. One of the most important aspects to agree is INCOTERMS, these are a set of conditions that set our the responsibility of the buyer and seller and identifies most importantly, who will be considered the IMPORTER of RECORD when the haulier produces the import declaration.
When you have determined the INCOTERMS and completed the purchase, contact imports@liamconnolly.co.uk and the team will assist you with the remainder of the transport process.
Finally, after delivery, the TSS will notify you that a SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION has been added to your TSS account. As the Importer of Record, you will be required to log into your TSS account and complete the Supplementary Declaration to finalise the import process. The TSS allow plenty of time for this process and the Northern Ireland Customs & Trade Academy have provided a lot of useful information to assist you in this process.

EXPORTING/IMPORTING Freight from NI to GB

As part of the NI PROTOCOL exporters/importers are not required to carry out any additional processes and things remain thankfully as they were before 1st January 2021

GB to EU

EXPORTING FREIGHT From GB to EU

Register for your EORI Number (Economic Operator's Registration and Identification Number). Without this you will not be able to import or export goods. If your company does not already have this number you can apply online at HMRC.gov.uk, its only a short online form and there is no associated cost involved.
BEFORE organising the collection of the goods, agree with the conditions of sale with the SELLER. One of the most important aspects to agree is INCOTERMS, these are a set of conditions that set our the responsibility of the buyer and seller and identifies most importantly, who will be considered the IMPORTER of RECORD when the haulier produces the import declaration.
Liam Connolly (Roadfreight) Ltd has forged relationships with Customs Agents in GB & ROI to assist in the movement of goods between the regions. Our one-stop shop approach removes the stress from international movements by handling the customs administration on your behalf, lodging the required documentation with both HMRC and the Revenue (Irish Customs) and facilitating the process of Customs Clearance on arrival.
CONTACT IMPORTS@LIAMCONNOLLY.CO.UK TO DISCUSS YOUR FREIGHT NEEDS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT SERVICES.

EXPORTING FREIGHT From EU to GB

This process is exactly the same as above. Don’t let the fear of the Customs jargon prevent you from opening ties with businesses in GB or EU. Our extensively trained team will guide you through the process and aid you in getting your freight from A to B.

Useful Links & Information

TRADER SUPPORT SERVICE - Used to facilitate the movement of goods from GB to NI
EU TARIC system - Used for identifying HS codes for commodities entering and exiting the EU
TRADE TARIFF - Used for identifying HS codes for commodities entering and exiting the UK
EORI UK - Apply for your EORI number (UK based organisations)
EORI IRELAND - Apply for your EORI number (Irish based organisations)