Starting 31 January 2024 he UK is introducing new customs and SPS requirements on all goods being imported into Britain, as part of its new Border Target Operating Model.
There are 3 key changes that will apply to Irish traders:
• Pre-notification requirements for live animals, animal products and high and medium risk category plant products;
• Full customs controls;
• Health certification on medium risk animal products, plants, plant products and high risk food and feed of non-animal origin.
Below is a breakdown of what these changes entail and how will affect Irish Traders
New Requirements:
1. Customs Declarations: GB Importers must now lodge a full UK customs declaration before the consignments departure from Ireland.
2. Goods Vehicle Movement Service:Interaction with Goods Vehicle Movement Service is necessary to obtain a goods movement reference number for ferry boarding.
3. Product Categorisation:** SPS products must be categorised into low, medium, or high risk.
4. Export Health Certificates:** Some SPS products require export health certificates and pre-notification via IPAFFS.
There are 3 key changes that will apply to Irish traders:
• Pre-notification requirements for live animals, animal products and high and medium risk category plant products;
• Full customs controls;
• Health certification on medium risk animal products, plants, plant products and high risk food and feed of non-animal origin.
Below is a breakdown of what these changes entail and how will affect Irish Traders
New Requirements:
1. Customs Declarations: GB Importers must now lodge a full UK customs declaration before the consignments departure from Ireland.
2. Goods Vehicle Movement Service:Interaction with Goods Vehicle Movement Service is necessary to obtain a goods movement reference number for ferry boarding.
3. Product Categorisation:** SPS products must be categorised into low, medium, or high risk.
4. Export Health Certificates:** Some SPS products require export health certificates and pre-notification via IPAFFS.
