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Trade in goods and customs information

Read about the requirements for each trade route, necessary paperwork and useful FAQs for cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Incoterms

Article: A guide to Incoterms

What do Incoterms cover?

What are the most used Incoterms?

What factors should I consider when deciding on the best Incoterm to use?

Who decides on what Incoterm to use?

We want our supplier to handle the customs clearance. What should we do?

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Rules of Origin

Article: Rules of origin

What are rules of origin?

How is the origin of a product judged?

How do I claim preferential rates of duty using rules of origin?

What happens to goods that do not meet the EU-UK TCA’s rules of origin?

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Commodity codes

Article: A guide to commodity codes

How many digits should a commodity code be?

What do I need to know to identify the correct commodity code for my product?

What are commodity code extensions?

Where can I go to get the right commodity code?

When do commodity codes change?

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Customs Paperwork

Article: A guide to trade routes and customs paperwork

Do I need customs paperwork when moving goods on the island of Ireland?

What does the EU-UK trade deal mean for trade between the EU and GB?

What is an ATA Carnet?

What is inward and outward processing?

What are rules of origin and when are they used?

How do I identify the appropriate rate of import duty payable?

How do I claim rules of origin under the EU-UK trade deal?

How are goods valued for customs purposes?

Is the buyer or the seller responsible for completing customs declarations, transporting goods and paying duty?

Should I complete customs declarations in-house or use a customs agent?

What documents should accompany a customs declaration?

I'm in the agriculture sector. Where can I find out more information about trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

What does transit mean?

How can I register for the GVMS system?

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Import and Export declarations

Article: Customs declarations - Import and Export

SPS Checks

Article: SPS Checks

Supply chain

Article: Supply chain and supplier relationships

Article: Make-or-Buy decisions

What are the key steps in a supply chain?

What's the best way to manage new supplier contracts?

Do I need to agree a contract with my new suppliers?

What's the best way to manage existing supplier contracts?

How should I manage my supply chain relationships?

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Intellectual Property

Article: Intellectual Property