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The legislation and processes that HMRC has put in place for a No Deal exit are designed to ensure a functioning customs system is in place on 12 April, if necessary. HMG will continue to carry out checks on goods arriving into the UK on a risk basis, using the information available. Over time we will be putting in place more systems and requirements to strengthen our approach to compliance.

In the event of traffic disruption, we would expect to have information on the length of delays on getting to ports.

Not for day 1. UK exporters need to make sure their EU-based import agent has notified the BIP that their consignment is arriving, at least 24 hours in advance for live animals.

We are developing a new UK digital exports system which will include advance notifications to the EU destination country. Further information on this will be provided later this year.

The legislation and processes that HMRC has put in place for a No Deal exit are designed to ensure a functioning customs system is in place on 12 April, if necessary. HMG will continue to carry out checks on goods arriving into the UK on a risk basis, using the information available. Over time we will be putting in place more systems and requirements to strengthen our approach to compliance.

Traffic flow will be maintained in UK RoRo locations through the requirements for pre-lodgement of customs declarations. Compliance checks will take place away from the RoRo location, except where Border Force stop traffic for checks, as they do now. This means that in UK RoRo locations traffic will not routinely be stopped for customs controls, and traffic flow will not be impacted.

All live animals, germplasm and animal by products and products of animal origin will need to be get an Export Health Certificate signed by an Official Vet. This process will involve an inspection. The French BIP will then check these documents and undertake physical checks on a percentage of consignments.

There is more flexibility for fish and fish products. They still require an Export Health Certificate but this can be signed by an authorised official such as an Environmental Health Officer. We are also adopting a risk-based approach to certification, allowing authorised officials to exercise judgement on whether a physical inspection is necessary or they can rely on existing evidence of compliance to EC regulations. This is conditional on premises where the products originate being subject to regular inspection.

We are still finalising the no deal guidance on empty containers and packaging. However, in general the type of containers, pallets and packing that are able to take advantage of not having to make customs declarations has not changed from the existing criteria. This sets out the types of containers and packaging that qualify, and can be found here.

The UK Government has passed legislation that will allow EU hauliers to continue to operate in the EU with their Community Licence if the UK leaves without a deal.  Cabotage is permitted in line with existing EU rules initially but the UK Government has powers to suspend this.

  • Drivers licence: the UK has said we will continue to recognise and exchange EU driver’s licences after exit day. The EU has not covered driver’s licences in the unilateral proposal. We are working with individual member states to try and secure recognition and exchange of licences bilaterally. If this is not done in time for exit day drivers will have to carry an international driving permit when driving in the EU.
  • Tractor / trailer number plate: Nothing will change as far as the existing plates are concerned, but trailers used internationally must be registered with the DVLA and display an additional plate for their own registration.
  • Driving time: The UK has committed to stay a member of The European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in International Road Transport (AETR). This agreement governs driver hours rules and is currently in line with EU regulations. Therefore, there will be no changes in driver hours rules after we leave the EU, unless AETR diverges from EU law.
  • Cabotage: The EU measure on road haulage connectivity allows limited cabotage and cross trade; a UK haulier can conduct two additional journeys in the EU in 7 days for the initial 4 months, this will then drop down to 1 additional journey for the next 3 months, and finally 0 for the remaining months. The Regulation will be in place until 31 Dec 2019. After December 2019, access rights for UK hauliers in the EU will need to be negotiated, the UK’s aim is for UK hauliers to maintain access to the EU as it now.
  • ID cards: ID cards for drivers entering the UK can still be used but this may change over time.

We are not using CED/CVEDs. The EHC is the main document for live animals and animal products but there may be additional documentations required depending on the type of commodity and the destination within the EU.  For example, fish will need a catch certificate and live animals will need a journey log. These can all be found on www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates

The EU entry BIP will generate the CED/CVED as appropriate.

Full guidance for exporters is available here: www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-animals-animal-products-fish-and-fishery-products-to-the-eu-after-eu-exit

For export of plants and plant products you will need to be registered on the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s eDomero system in England & Wales, SASA in Scotland and with DAERA in Northern Ireland.

For forestry products you will need to be a registered forestry trader with the Forestry Commission in Great Britain and DAERA in Northern Ireland.

You can then request phytosanitary certificates for exporting goods once registered to the relevant plant health authority.

For import of plants and plant products, you will need to be registered on the PEACH system for goods entering the UK in England and Wales in order to provide pre-notification of the arrival of any controlled consignments. For imports of timber you will need to register with the Forestry Commission, and for imports via Scotland or Northern Ireland with the relevant authorities listed above or upload phytosanitary certificates for imported consignments.

The legislation and processes that HMRC has put in place for a No Deal exit are designed to ensure a functioning customs system is in place, if necessary. HMG will continue to carry out checks on goods arriving into the UK on a risk basis, using the information available. Over time we will be putting in place more systems and requirements to strengthen our approach to compliance.

In the event of traffic disruption, we would expect to have information on the length of delays on getting to ports.

Not for day 1. UK exporters need to make sure their EU-based import agent has notified the BIP that their consignment is arriving, at least 24 hours in advance for live animals.

We are developing a new UK digital exports system which will include advance notifications to the EU destination country. Further information on this will be provided later this year.

In a no deal scenario, the EU will treat the UK as a third country and apply the same controls to the UK as it does to third countries currently. Certain products, including some produce like fruit and vegetables, will require a phytosanitary certificate to move to the EU. A list of controlled material can be found on Gov.uk in our guidance on third country imports (as the UK’s import controls on third countries are the same as the EU’s controls):

gov.uk/government/publications/plant-species-by-import-category

In order to request a phytosanitary certificate, if needed, businesses exporting from England and Wales will need to use the eDomero system to request an inspection of the consignment and the issue of a certificate.

High-risk food and feed products not of animal origin, are those that originate from specific third countries having been identified by the EU as posing a specific risk to public health.  They are listed in EU legislation, and are subject to import requirements including pre-notification and import controls at an EU Designated Point of Entry (DPE).  From Day 1, the UK as a new third country, will not have any high-risk food and feed products.

For composite products if the commodity code starts with 1604 or 1605 then the exporter will be required to get a UK catch certificate for the prawn element if they were caught by a UK flagged vessel. If the prawns were sourced from outside of the UK, imported into the UK then processed into the risotto here then they would need a catch certificate from the flag state of the vessel that caught the prawns and a UK processing statement for the final product being exported into the EU if that composite product code started 1604 or 1605. The product would then need to go via a BIP.

Our understanding is that fresh fish will have to go the BIP at Boulogne but that fish products can enter via the BIPs at Calais/Coquelles. However you should check this with French Authorities.

Businesses with AEO C status will still be able to apply for waivers of financial guarantees to reduce guarantee requirements for duty deferment accounts. Businesses will only need to apply to HMRC for a deferment account where they are required to pay duty on imported goods but wish to suspend payment until the following month. Duty deferment accounts will also be required where traders register for HMRC’s TSP service to access simplified declarations. To help traders who are new to customs processes guarantees will not be required immediately, and traders will have until 30 September 2019 to put guarantees in place. Businesses with AEO C status will still be able to apply for waivers of financial guarantees to reduce guarantee requirements for duty deferment accounts.

We are accepting existing health certificates for six months after which importers will need to use a UK health certificate.

Where horses have had a full check at the EU BIP (completed part 2 CVED-A) then they don’t have to enter via a BIP. CVED-A will accompany the consignment and is free to enter. The Importer will have to notify APHA and get a unique reference number to attach to CVED-A. Transit goods will not need to enter a UK BIP if they can demonstrate that vet inspections have taken place at an EU BIP.

GOV.UK has been updated to confirm that that Transitional Simplified Procedures can be used for goods that have cleared EU customs formalities under the Common Transit Convention. gov.uk/guidance/making-declarations-using-transitional-simplified-procedures

We anticipate we will have access to the third country module of TRACES. This will provide one route for issuing EHCs for exports to the EU. However its use is not mandatory. The guidance we have issued on exports sets out how to export SPS consignments without using TRACES.

We are discussing with the Commission whether we could have access to some other elements of TRACES.

Calais port and Eurotunnel both said that the French BIPs at Calais and Coquelles would be 24/7

More informations can be found on gov.uk website.

You can also send your questions at this adress : queriesattheborder.fr@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

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