People can still send packages from the UK to the EU or move any goods from the EU to the UK after Brexit, but customs charges will apply from the 1st of January. Choose the right transport service when shipping to Europe after the Brexit transition is over and read all about the new regulations in force below.
New rules and regulations apply when exporting goods from the UK to Europe after the Brexit decision is enforced and the UK officially leaves the EU.
The most significant change that people will notice when shipping to and from the UK is the price variation. Meaning, if you have been paying a certain price for specific services or goods from EU or UK online stores, now the price may be higher. Besides the usual price and shipping costs, you may have to pay the imposed country VAT charges, the import/export and customs duties, if applicable.
The custom tariffs, or any other procedures, when exporting from the UK to any EU country after Brexit, will depend on the country of import. After the 1st of July 2021, all commercial goods sent to any country in the EU will be subject to VAT and, as such, customs clearance will be needed. Each member country of the EU has specific and different rules on trade that the UK must follow when exporting goods to Europe after Brexit.
There will be import duties when shipping from the EU to the UK once the Brexit decision is enforced, after the 1st of January 2021. The Brexit agreement meant not only going out of the EU but also that all the benefits coming along with it will no longer be applicable. Before Brexit, the UK had free movement of goods between EU countries, meaning that no duties applied when shipping goods from the EU to the UK or the other way around. Currently, Great Britain is still communicating about all the formalities and charges with the EU countries.
It is important to note that due to the pandemics, full border checks in Great Britain will not yet be fully enforced until after the 1st of July 2021. The only exception to this will be the import of tobacco and alcohol or deemed traders at risk.
Imported goods from the EU to the UK after Brexit will be subject to charges and undergo tax payment, customs and procedures. The VAT payment will depend on the total value of the good one is importing to GB plus the shipping costs. In most cases, the importer pays for the VAT. After the 1st of July, VAT will apply to the following:
Customs duties will not apply to goods entering the UK from any other country whose value is under £135. If the declared value of the customs allowance after Brexit for the goods exceeds this amount, in most cases the receiver will have to pay the duties requested by the customs officers. Customs duties for imported goods from the EU to the UK after Brexit may also apply depending on the country of product origin.
The customs allowance after Brexit and duties will also apply to gifts, whose value is exceeding £135.
Please bear in mind that UK businesses need an EORI number after Brexit from any EU country for imports and exports.
There will be some important updates from the 1st of January 2022 in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on how are the rules of origin determined for the goods you are shipping.
Some additional proof of origin documentation will have to be provided in order to benefit from the 0% duty rate when shipping from Ireland to the UK with DHL, TNT and UPS. Therefore, the statement of origin will no longer be enough, but you should provide some of the following:
When booking a van delivery on our platform, you need to provide us with the following information:
It is important to note that the packing list should contain information about the sender, receiver, the item description, the value of each unit and the total value. Additionally, it should be signed by the owner of the goods.
Brexit brought major changes in the transportation industry, and how people send parcels abroad. Use Eurosender services and the expertise of our logistics specialists to benefit from a seamless experience when exporting goods to Europe after Brexit. Receive customs clearance support for any customs formalities from our well-established processes.
EXPRESS SHIPPING
You can use the Express shipping service through Eurosender for shipping to/from Europe after Brexit. As a shipper, you must fill out the proforma, and any other additional documentation that may be requested. The delivery times are within 48h-72h from the moment of collection. The customer will receive the goods directly to their front door.
LARGER SHIPMENTS
You can ship a larger volume of goods if you can provide import/export customs clearance documents. You can export goods to Europe after Brexit either by booking a pallet, a van delivery or shared and full truck transport. A logistics expert from Eurosender will be dealing closely with your case and will offer you any support throughout the process, together with our trusted freight brokerage partners.
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