Importing

Border officials utilise a Safety and Security Declaration (SSD) to assess the possible risk that items crossing their border pose to their jurisdiction. It has nothing to do with taxes and duties. Declarations come in two varieties: exit summary declarations (EXS) and entry summary declarations (ENS).

The monthly year-on-year exports of goods from the UK to the European Union were up for six months in a row.

Importers will now have to obtain the correct documentation for entry from the EU into the UK and these will include health certificates signed by vets.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released the UK's overseas trade in goods statistics for June 2021.

Correct documentation is vital when importing or exporting, as inappropriate or overlooked documentation can lead to delays.

The UK Government has updated the rules for wine importers, exporters, producers, retailers and distributors, as from 1 January 2021.

The Government announced, during the Budget, that on 1 January 2021 Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) will be introduced on imports.

The UK Government has introduced a temporary zero rate of VAT on PPE purchases to protect against Covid-19.