Which import process do you need to follow? |
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You will need to follow the Standard Import model as outlined in the steps below unless one of the following scenarios applies.
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This two-page aide memoire for the standard import porcess is also available to download. [4]
1) Agree terms and condtions with your supplier
2) Appoint a customs/import agent [5]
3) Determine the goods tariff classification [6] / commodity code
4) Check:
[9]5) Instruct the carrier/agent and provide with documentation [10]
6) Declaration made at port
7) Transactions processed on CUFS and payment made
For each movement of goods across the border there are two seperate declarations that have to be made:
Who is responsible for doing which depends on the terms agreed with the supplier. Possible scenarios include (but not limited to) :
Therefore, it is really important to make sure you understand the terms of sale agreed and who is responsible for the import.
Page updated : 14 Feb 2022
Links
[1] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/Brexit-goods-involving-Northern-Ireland
[2] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/postal-imports
[3] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-transistion-guidelines/taking-goods-you-your-baggage
[4] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/qrgimports.pdf
[5] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-guidelines/customs-agents
[6] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-transistion-guidelines/importing-goods-basics/commodity-codes
[7] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-transistion-guidelines/importing-goods-basics/import-duties
[8] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-transistion-guidelines/importing-goods-basics/import-vat
[9] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-guidelines/controlled-goods
[10] https://www.finance.admin.cam.ac.uk/policy-and-procedures/brexit-guidelines/customs-agents#Docs