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CE Markings

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) led the business case for UK government action on extending the easement on CE marked goods being allowed to circulate in the GB market, from now until 1 January 2023. This was confirmed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) last month. William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, commented: “The British Chambers of Commerce has led business calls for an extension of at least a year on the easement for CE markings on imported industrial goods, spare parts, and components. “Businesses will welcome this reprieve until 1 January 2023, which will protect supply chains and make a huge difference to consumers on the availability of items such as phones and laptops. “There is currently a lack of testing capacity to enable the retesting of decades worth of CE marked items for the new UKCA specification, so this measure will be hugely important in allowing time for that capacity to be built and for retesting to take place. “A wider problem does still exist however – complex supply chains such as those in the automotive industry still face having to duplicate markings on certain components and incurring large costs for testing as a result. This could compromise the output of these industries, limit availability of goods for consumers and create mounting cost pressures on British businesses. “The Government needs to work now with businesses to ensure full consideration to the impacts are given before any decision to completely pull the plug on CE-marked goods, risking incurring costs to our economy that we may come to regret.” Revised guidance on CE marketing, plus revised guidance on placing goods on the GB market can be found on gov.uk. If cutting our CE marked goods, components or spare parts after December 2022 would affect your supply or manufacturing chains please let us know by emailing chamber@cambscci.co.uk.

WHAT IS A CE MARKING?

The letters ‘CE’ appear on many products that are traded on the single market in the European Economic Area (EEA). The CE marking is required for many products. It: • Shows that the manufacturer has checked that these products meet EU safety, health or environmental requirements • Is an indicator of a product’s compliance with EU legislation • Allows the free movement of products within the European market. By placing the CE marking on a product a manufacturer is declaring, on his sole responsibility, conformity with all of the legal requirements to achieve CE marking. The manufacturer is thus ensuring validity for that product to be sold throughout the EEA. This also applies to products made in third countries which are sold in the EEA and Turkey. Not all products must bear the CE marking. Only those product categories subject to specific directives that provide for the CE marking are required to be CE marked. CE marking does not mean that a product was made in the EEA, but states that the product is assessed before being placed on the market. It means the product satisfies the legislative requirements to be sold there. It means that the manufacturer has checked that the product complies with all relevant essential requirements, for example health and safety requirements. If you are a manufacturer it is your responsibility to: • Carry out the conformity assessment • Set up the technical file • Issue the EC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) • Place CE marking on a product. If you are a distributor you must check the presence of both the CE marking and the necessary supporting documentation. If you are importing a product that is from a third country you have to check that the manufacturer outside the EU has undertaken the necessary steps. You must check that the documentation is available.

ATA Carnets

These documents are becoming more common since Brexit and temporary entry into the EU is now likely to require this type of document. Carnets now apply to over 70 countries around the world. You can obtain a Carnet quickly and simply by using our online system.

WHAT IS AN ATA CARNET?

ATA Carnet lets you temporarily export commercial samples, trade fair or exhibition goods and professional equipment to countries that are part of the ATA Carnet system. You can use it to: • Temporarily export goods for use outside the UK • Claim relief under temporary admission on goods that you import for temporary use into the UK • Cover transit of goods through certain countries on route to countries where you’ll use them temporarily. Using the ATA Carnet will mean you’ll not pay customs charges, and it: • Simplifies clearing your goods through customs in exporting and importing countries - it replaces customs documents that you’d normally need to complete • Gives a financial security for customs charges that could be due on goods that you’ll use in the countries you visit • Removes the need for a customs declaration. Start the process by registering at https://bit.ly/3mHWxZ1

For more information, please contact the International Trade team on 01223 237414 or email internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk

GREAT UAE Trade Mission

Applications now open!

The GREAT campaign, Ministry of Justice and Department for International Trade are delighted to lead a legal services sector trade mission to the UAE & Expo 2020 Dubai in November 2021. Applications are now open for members of the UK legal services sector who would like to join the delegation to the UAE between 22-26 November 2021. This is a unique opportunity for networking, taking part in panel sessions and private roundtables hosted by the UK government. Found out more here at https://bit.

ly/3ynLW7P

Customs Declarations and Transit Declarations

We can process your Customs Declaration for both imports and exports and also your T1 Transit Declarations. A simple onboarding process enables us to provide a contract allowing us to complete these declarations on your behalf. Three members of our International Trade team are trained to complete a swift and hassle free turnaround of your entry. Prices are competitive within the market and can be negotiated depending on the number of declarations anticipated on a monthly basis.

INTERESTED IN USING OUR CUSTOMS AGENT SERVICES?

Contact the International Trade team on 01223 237414 or email customsdeclarations@cambscci.co.uk and a member of the team will provide you with all the information to get you started.