Brexit cost plenty of energy, time, and money; but also brought opportunities

Brexit has been a fact for a year now. Yet, it still weighs on many people’s minds. For example, in September, the United Kingdom announced that it was again delaying the further phasing in parts of the Border Operating Model. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality says the UK government blames COVID-19 for this postponement. The pandemic is having an ongoing impact on British businesses, specifically regarding phytosanitary certificates and physical checks for veterinary and phytosanitary products. Read the full article via freshplaza.com.

One-click visibility of a yes/no inspection in the UK

Getreadyforbrexit.eu – Before arriving in the UK (or departing from there) you can now easily check whether your cargo is subject to inspection. The British government offers this handy website for that purpose. All you need to do is fill in the GMR (Goods Movement Reference) of your cargo. One click and you know where you stand. If inspection is indeed required, the website, which is available in thirteen languages, will also help you on your way.

 

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CLECAT Circular 2022/014 (BREXIT) – UK HMRC Guidance: Arrived Export and Empties

CLECAT Circular – We would like to inform you that, in response to feedback in the first weeks of full customs controls at the EU-GB border, the UK HMRC has produced two additional guidance documents concerning export movements from GB and empty movements. In particular, enclosed you will find the following:

‘Arrived’ export declarations: Contains an important update on moving goods out of GB through GVMS border locations, concerning an issue raised about declarations being assumed departed after only 5 days for some locations. This has now been changed to 15 days in line with all locations.
Empty movements in GMRs: Contains a reminder that all movements need a GMR, including empty vehicles and containers.

We would be grateful if you could share these documents with interested parties.

Most common bottlenecks on import controls in the UK since January 1 and how to avoid them

Important information for transporters

HMRC has issued additional guidance on import controls in GB based on the lessons learned over the past two weeks. Please find attached their message in English, Dutch, German and Polish. The gov.uk pages have also been updated with information to refer to. These include:

EU Trader Digest
Brochure for transporters (in Dutch)

CLECAT Circular 2022/02 (BREXIT) – UK HMRC guidance on common errors when using GVMS

CLECAT Circular – We would like to share with you the latest guidance from the UK HMRC concerning the use of the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS), which supports the introduction of full customs controls at the EU-GB border on 1 January 2022. The guidance addresses common user errors occurring when economic operators are creating Goods Movement References (GMRs) into GVMS.

In particular, the UK HMRC clarifies that, when moving goods through border locations that use GVMS, economic operators need to ensure the following:

  1. Get a GMR for all movements, including empties.
  2. Do not use the trailer references when entering your Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) into the GMR for an accompanied movement, as this means the carrier will be unable to validate your GMR. The VRN must match the vehicle presenting the GMR.
  3. Do not add EU export Movement Reference Numbers (MRN) numbers into the GMR.
  4. Ensure that you are entering the correct type of declaration reference which is relevant for your movement. For exports via CHIEF or CDS this is the DUCR, for imports via CDS this is the MRN and for imports via CHIEF this is the ERN. For full details around which declaration types should be entered in a GMR refer to Get a goods movement reference on GOV.UK.
  5. Declarants – Use the dual location code for all exports declarations from GB to EU – when moving through the border locations of Dover and Eurotunnel.
  6. Declarants – Ensure that RRS01 is included on your import or export declaration if your goods are being moved via a GVMS border location, otherwise the GMR will be invalid, and your goods will be delayed.

If economic operators do not follow the instructions above, they will be unable to board the vessel.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could further share the guidance with interested parties.

Pre-lodgement and temporary storage: the differences and applications by Dutch ferry operators

www.getreadyforbrexit.eu – Since the 1st of January 2022, import declarations can be submitted to British Customs via two different models: Pre-lodgement and Temporary storage. The main features of both models:

Pre-lodgement

In the pre-lodgement model, parties already submit their customs declarations before goods are taken on board in the EU. The carrier next links these declaration(s) to a specific trailer via the British Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS). The carrier uses the ensuing Goods Movement Reference (GMR) to gain access to the Dutch ferry terminal. With help of the GMR, the goods can usually immediately proceed upon arrival in the British port.

Temporary storage

Goods entering the UK under the temporary storage model may be stored at a temporary storage facility at the border for up to 90 days. After having been declared to British Customs, the goods next travel on to their final destination in the United Kingdom.

How do the ferry operators apply this

Each ferry operator/terminal in the UK decides for itself which model it chooses to use. The ferry operators active in the Netherlands do this as follows:

View access models to British ports Dutch ferry operators (subject to change)

Ferry company

British ports of call

 

Access model

 

CLdN
  • Purfleet
  • Killingholme
  • For import to the UK: the temporary storage model. Optionally, pre-lodgement is possible.
  • For through transit documents with ‘office of destination’ in the UK: the pre-lodgement model.

Attention! No GMR upon arrival at the Dutch terminal means automatic processing according to the temporary storage model (changes no longer possible).

DFDS
  • Felixstowe
  • Immingham
  • Newcastle
  • For import to the UK: the temporary storage model. Optionally, pre-lodgement is possible.
  • For through transit documents with ‘office of destination’ in the UK: the pre-lodgement model.

Attention! No GMR upon arrival at the Dutch terminal means automatic processing according to the temporary storage model (changes no longer possible).

P&O Ferries
  • Hull
  • Teesport
  • For unaccompanied traffic to the UK: the temporary storage model. Optionally, pre-lodgement is possible for through transit documents with ‘office of destination’ in the UK.
  • For accompanied traffic to the UK: the pre-lodgement model.

Please note! The following applies for pre-lodgement: no GMR upon arrival at the Dutch ferry terminal, no access

Stena Line
  • Harwich
  • Immingham
  • Killingholme
  • For accompanied traffic to the UK: the pre-lodgement model.
  • For through transit documents (accompanied and unaccompanied) with ‘office of destination’ in the UK: the pre-lodgement model.
  • For unaccompanied traffic to the UK: the temporary storage model. Optionally pre-lodgement is available.

Please note! The following applies for pre-lodgement: no GMR upon arrival at the Dutch ferry terminal, no access

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CLECAT Circular 2021/265 (BREXIT) – HMRC Webinars & Communication Materials

Clecat circular – We would like to share with you some useful information materials from the HMRC, as well as supporting documents to recent webinars, which form part of its engagement activity with stakeholders to ensure they understand the new obligations and processes from January 2022.

Related to haulier communication to support the use of GVMS as of 1 January 2022, enclosed you will find two guidance documents on import and export movements. Enclosed you will also find the slides presented by the HMRC during the import and export processes webinars, held on 1 and 2 December, along with two FAQs documents, produced from the webinars.

Enclosed you will also find the slides presented by the HMRC during the detailed webinar on GVMS, held on 6 December. The recording of the webinar is available here.

Additionally, enclosed you will find a presentation on Hauliers Customer Support Model and Business Continuity Plan, which provides an overview of the appropriate channels for stakeholders to direct any issues they experience.

We would also like to inform you that the HMRC has updated the list of ports that will use the GVMS from 1 January 2022, including the border locations using GVMS to support pre-lodged customs controls in Northern Ireland, the locations supporting pre-lodged customs controls for movements into Great Britain, the locations supporting pre-lodged customs controls for movements out of Great Britain, and the border locations using GVMS to support Offices of Transit. You will find the updated list here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

ATTACHMENTS
  Haulier Customer Support Model And Business Continuity Plan.pdf
  Hmrc Exports Webinar 2 December 2021_Faq.pdf
  Hmrc Gvms Step-By-Step Webinar 6 December 2021.pdf
  Hmrc Imports Webinar 1 December 2021_Faq.pdf
  Hmrc Exports Webinar 2 December 2021.pdf
  Hmrc Imports Webinar 1 December 2021.pdf
  Gvms Haulier Guidance Exports.pdf
  Gvms Haulier Guidance Imports.pdf

 

NEW GB customs rule change as per 1st of January 2022

Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce – From 1 January 2022, full customs controls will apply to all goods moving between the EU and Great Britain. If you move goods between the EU and Great Britain, you must register for the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) now. The GVMS system has been designed to enable fast and efficient movement of goods and will be used by many UK ports.

Read the entire message here.

Postponement does not mean cancellation! Stricter customs rules in the UK for all inbound cargo as of 1 January 2022

Newsletter www.getreadyforbrexit.eu – As a result of Brexit, the British government will start further tightening customs rules at the British border as of the 1st of January 2022. This has consequences for everyone who exports to the United Kingdom (UK). If you and/or your chain partners do not meet the applicable requirements, your cargo cannot continue its journey in the British port or even already in the Dutch port. Prevent your cargo from being delayed or even sent back, with all the (financial) consequences this entails.

This newsletter explains what you need to do!

UK government will also help you on your way!

www.getreadyforbrexit.eu – Like the Dutch government, the British government is also making every effort to optimally inform you about all the new requirements that are applicable to transport to and from the United Kingdom since 1 January 2022.

Keep business moving – website

Lots of up-to-date information about the current and future rules for import and export in the UK is available at the UK government website Keep business moving.

Handbook for Hauliers

Through a Handbook for Hauliers, the UK government provides transport companies with a comprehensive reference guide detailing the rules for all different types of RoRo transport (accompanied and unaccompanied) between the European Union and the United Kingdom.

‘Keep Business Moving’ information booth Hoek van Holland

The British government has positioned an information booth outside of the Stena Line terminal in Hoek van Holland. Multilingual employees are available to answer any questions drivers might have about Brexit, the applicable requirements for entry to the UK in relation to corona, etc. The information booth is open daily from 06:00 to 22:00.