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Trade in goods, customs and the Windsor Framework

Trade in goods, customs and the Windsor Framework

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

The Windsor Framework and Trade Routes

A Guide to Trade Routes and Customs Paperwork

A Guide to Trading in Northern Ireland, and the Windsor Framework

The UK Internal Market Scheme

Using the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS)

UK Internal Market Lane and Red Lane FAQs

Navigating At Risk - Understanding customs duty when moving goods from GB to Northern Ireland

Understanding Customs Changes When Moving Parcels Into Northern Ireland

The Duty Reimbursement Scheme

Customs Duty Waiver and de minimis Aid

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Moving goods of plant and animal origin (SPS Checks)

SPS requirements for moving products of plant and animal origin

The Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme

SPS requirements and the use of export health certificates

The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)

The Retail Movement Scheme

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Incoterms

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?

What should we do if we want our supplier to handle customs clearance?

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EU-UK TCA and Rules of Origin

A Guide to Customs Valuation

A Guide to Rules of origin

What are rules of origin and when are they used?

How is the origin of a product judged?

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

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?

EORI Numbers

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

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Commodity Codes

A Guide to Commodity Codes

Do Commodity Codes Change?

How many digits should a commodity code be?

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

Where can I go to get the right commodity code?

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Customs Paperwork

ATA Carnet

The Goods Vehicle Movement System

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

What is inward and outward processing?

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

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?

Useful Links

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Customs Key Terms

Customs jargon: A dictionary of common customs terminology and acronyms

Supply Chain

A Guide to Supply Chain and Supplier Relationships

A Guide to 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

A Guide to Intellectual Property