Step number 1

Check if you should follow this step.

You should follow other tips if:

• you receive the goods by mail

• you import goods from countries outside the EU

Step number 2

Find out how to report goods from January 1, 2021.

From January 1, 2021. When importing goods from the EU, customs declarations must be made. These rules now apply to imports of goods from the rest of the world, including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

You can make the declaration yourself, but most companies use the services of a courier, freight forwarder or customs broker.

1. 1. Find out how to make a customs declaration yourself

   2. Find someone to do customs for you

Check out the new rules for your merchandise.

From January 1, 2021, the rules for importing certain goods will change.

1. Check what import licenses or certificates you need

2. Check the marking, labeling, and marketing standards for food, plant seeds, and finished products

3. Check the rules for importing alcohol, tobacco and some oils

Step number 3

Make sure you have an EORI number that starts with GB.

To import goods from January 1, 2021, you need an EORI number starting with GB.

1. Get an EORI number

Step number 4

Check the tax rate and duty you will have to pay.

You need to pay Duty and VAT on all your imports.

1. Check the import duty rate from January 1, 2021

2. Check the VAT rate

Step number 5

See if you can speed up the import process.

From January 1, 2021. When importing goods from the EU, customs declarations must be made.

In some situations, you can delay the submission of the declaration up to 6 months after the arrival of the goods.

 Check if you can check-in your goods later to speed up the import processu.