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It’s recently been announced that the remaining checks on imports from the EU, which were due to come into play in July, September, and November 2022, have now been postponed. With the current cost impacts on supply chains and increased cost of living, many traders will welcome this approach.
Liam Smyth, Managing Director of ChamberCustoms said, "Whilst these delays will be welcomed by many traders, for others it has continued to place them at a disadvantage when trading across Europe. Our exporters have faced the added cost of paperwork and checks at the EU border since Brexit day, whereas EU traders that are exporting into GB have not." "We believe that a longer-term agreement between the UK and the EU that levels the playing field is much needed."
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at British Chambers of Commerce said, “Given current economic circumstances it’s sensible to postpone the implementation of import food checks, due to be introduced in July, September, and November, for over 12 months. Our research has painted a clear picture that customs checks on goods and increased paperwork have damaged our exports to the EU, particularly from smaller businesses. With food prices rising, the extra costs from new checks on meat, fish, dairy and other products would fuel inflation – hitting the pockets of both business and the British public."
It’s understood that a Target Operating Model will be published in Autumn 2022 which will outline the new import customs controls due to be implemented at the end of 2023.
The UK Governments stated vision is to focus on making trade with the whole world easier, assessing risks, and creating a seamless process using the Single Window to simplify interactions between traders and the border.
What has been delayed?
Further Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) checks on EU imports
Safety and security declarations on EU imports
Further health certification and SPS checks for EU imports
Prohibitions and restrictions on the import of chilled meats from the EU
Click here to read the full ministerial statement by Jacob Rees-Mogg, Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.