With trade rules and deadlines changing all the time following the UK’s departure from the EU, it is important to understand what they are and what help is available.
When the full customs controls are fully implemented, they affect the handling of customs declarations, border controls, rules of origin, and commodity codes, as well as how you will account for VAT and other fees and charges.
With huge queues and delays seen at British ports recently, it is particularly important to get all the paperwork right to prevent further delays.
To support this, the Department for International Trade, (DIT) has put together free guidance for those wishing to trade with EU members following Brexit. It covers areas like exporting to new markets, including the red tape and paperwork and the rules for selling to a specific country.
Specific advice for export needs
The teams offer support and guidance, including:
- What paperwork you will need to sell your goods abroad
- Specific advice on exporting to new markets
- How to make supplementary, export, and customs import declarations
- Help with e-commerce to expose and promote your online presence internationally
- How to navigate licences, certificates, and authorisations
- Guidance on recognising professional qualifications
- Queries around the rules of origin
- Rules for a specific country or product, such as food, drink, medicinal, pharmaceutical, or animal-derived goods.
- Product and service development, including innovation, Intellectual Property and standards
Where can I find this service?
Exporters can ask a question by phone using the details below, or ask a question online here.
- Export support team
Telephone: 0300 303 8955
Textphone: 18001 0300 303 8955
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (excluding public holidays)
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For help and advice with related matters, please get in touch with our team today.