03/04/2019
Dear Stakeholder, This bulletin provides an overview of the latest EU Exit information relating to UK borders from across UK Government. The UK and the EU have agreed a short extension of Article 50. If Parliament does not agree a deal, the revised date/time for the UK to leave the EU is 11pm UK time (23:00) on 12 April (midnight Brussels time). The Government is continuing with no deal preparations to ensure the country is prepared for every eventuality. It is the responsible thing to do. We are providing information and advice for businesses and citizens to ensure they can also prepare for EU Exit. As intermediaries and trade bodies who work with UK businesses, the role that you can play in helping the UK Government reach out to businesses and individuals is crucial. As well as using this bulletin for your own contingency planning, you can help us reach your clients, customers and members prepare by forwarding this email on or sharing the content via existing channels. For more information, go to GOV.UK/EUEXIT. Contents of this update: •
Communications pack on roll on roll off ports and Eurotunnel in a no deal scenario
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HMRC EU Exit webinars for UK businesses trading with the EU
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EU requirements for importing and exporting
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Impact for VAT and services in the event of a no deal EU Exit
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Further guidance for importing into Northern Ireland from Ireland
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UK Product Safety and Metrology Guidance in a no deal scenario
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Placing manufactured goods on the EU and UK markets if there is no deal
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Trailer registration for hauliers
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Update on veterinary medicine supply in a no deal EU Exit
Communications pack on roll on roll off ports and Eurotunnel in a no deal scenario HMRC have published materials to help stakeholders inform their customers about changes at roll on roll off ports and Eurotunnel if the UK laves the EU without a deal. This includes: •
Information page that summarises the changes for users of roll on roll off ports and Eurotunnel in a no deal scenario, and provides links to detailed guidance elsewhere on GOV.UK.
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A factsheet on new requirements for traders, hauliers and operators at roll on roll off ports and Eurotunnel in a no deal scenario. The same information can be read on GOV.UK as guidance: Moving goods to and from the EU through roll on roll off ports or the Channel Tunnel.
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Flowcharts that show importers and exporters the process flow on day one of a no deal scenario. The information can also be read on GOV.UK as guidance for importers: Trading and moving goods from the EU to the UK if the UK leaves the EU with no deal and guidance for exporters: Trading and moving goods from the UK to the EU if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
Go to GOV.UK for the full communications pack. Border Delivery Group have also published a more detailed supporting document that outlines the requirements of UK Government for goods entering or leaving the UK through roll on roll off ports. You can access it online here.
HMRC EU Exit webinars for UK businesses trading with the EU HMRC are holding EU Exit webinars for UK businesses trading with the EU. The webinars will cover what UK businesses need to know to keep imports and exports up to speed, and identify the key steps to continue trading with EU businesses. They cover important actions that businesses trading with the EU must take now, including registering for a UK trader number (known as an EORI number) and understanding how to complete customs declarations for all future international trade. The webinars will take place on: •
Thursday 4 April, 10:00 – 11:00
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Thursday 4 April, 15:00 – 16:00
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Friday 5 April, 10:00 – 11:00
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Friday 5 April, 13:00 – 14:00
Businesses can register to attend at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6082815381991713793?source=Apr-HMRCStakeholders
EU requirements for importing and exporting If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, customs processes and documentation for importing and exporting goods will change. EU countries may impose different requirements on their side of the border. Carrying goods that do not complying with EU requirements could result in delays or penalties. Please use the below links to familiarise yourself with these new processes: •
UK
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France
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Belgium
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Netherlands
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Spain
Impact for VAT and services in the event of a no deal EU Exit As part of no deal preparations, HMRC has published technical notices on customs, excise and VAT as well as a collection of guides for businesses – Trading with the EU if the UK leaves a deal. HMRC have now published an impact assessment that covers the impact on businesses of amendments to existing VAT legislation and the introduction of transitional provides for the supply of services between the UK and the EU. Go to GOV.UK for the full impact assessment to find out how these changes might impact your business.
Further guidance for importing into Northern Ireland from Ireland HMRC have published new guidance for businesses who move goods from Ireland to Northern Ireland if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. •
VAT on goods you move from Ireland to Northern Ireland if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
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Customs procedures for goods moving between Ireland and Northern Ireland if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
Use this guidance to help you prepare for a no deal EU Exit, and share this with other businesses who move goods from Ireland to Northern Ireland. Go to GOV.UK for the full collection of guidance for trading with the EU.
UK Product Safety and Metrology Guidance in a no deal scenario If the UK leaves the EU on Exit Day without a deal, 36 different sets of existing product safety and metrology legislation will be amended by the Product Safety and Metrology etc.
(Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The changes will be limited and will not introduce a new policy regime. This guidance explains them, clarifying what businesses will need to know and what they will need to do differently. It does not cover legislation sponsored by the Health and Safety Executive or the Northern Ireland Office.
Placing manufactured goods on the EU and UK markets if there is no deal When the UK leaves the EU there may be changes to the requirements for placing certain products on the UK and EU markets. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have published two new pieces of guidance. •
Placing manufactured goods on the EU internal market if there's no deal: Placing Manufactured Goods on the EU Internal Market if there is No Brexit Deal
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Placing manufactured goods on the UK market if there’s no Brexit deal: Placing Manufactured Goods on the UK Market if there is No Brexit Deal
Go to GOV.UK for the full guidance on regulations and standards after Brexit.
Trailer registration for hauliers From 28 March 2019 if you have a commercial trailer and you plan to use it abroad, you will need to register it by using the DVLA’s ‘Register your trailer to take it abroad’ service. This came into force as the UK signed up to the UN 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
Update on veterinary medicine supply in a no deal EU Exit Further details are available of the preparations underway to minimise disruption to the supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal EU exit: www.gov.uk/government/news/updateon-veterinary-medicine-supply-in-a-no-deal-eu-exit
Border Delivery Group