{"id":29189,"date":"2025-01-15T09:25:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T09:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=29189"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:04:05","slug":"eu-to-uk-imports","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-structure\/eu-to-uk-imports\/","title":{"rendered":"EU to UK imports: new rules announced for UK businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>31 January 2025<\/strong> businesses importing goods from the European Union (EU) to Britain will need to comply with new UK safety and security declaration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re already making import declarations or you&#8217;ll now need to start, here&#8217;s what\u2019s changing and what you can do to prepare. Plus tips from HMRC\u2019s Director of Customs Policy &amp; Strategy, Alex Pienaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#changes\">What\u2019s changing?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#affected\">Will my business be affected?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#how\">How to submit a safety and security declaration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#prepare\">How to prepare for the changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changes\">EU exports \u2013 what\u2019s changing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EU imports into Britain will now require safety and security declarations, as the waiver post-Brexit is coming to an end. You\u2019ll need to complete a safety and security declaration before your import arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is a good thing for small businesses who regularly import into the UK <\/strong>as legitimate goods are less likely to be held up at the border. This means less disruption to your business, while also preventing illegal and dangerous goods from entering the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new declaration form will be simpler than the ones used for imports from outside the EU (known as Rest of the World declaration). The new form will be easier to understand for businesses new to making import declarations, as well as more streamlined for businesses already making declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">20 mandatory fields to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">8 conditional fields which need to be completed in certain circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">9 optional fields which you can choose to leave blank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-300-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-69910985 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s important that your declarations are accurately <strong>submitted by the legal deadline<\/strong> \u2013 which is before your goods arrive at the British border. If not, your goods risk being held up for <strong>unnecessary checks or penalties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your import information changes, you can amend your declaration up until your goods reach the border.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affected\">Will my business be affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may already be voluntarily making EU import declarations. If so, you can continue to do so without change, or choose to switch to the new reduced dataset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re new to making import declarations, here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">the person responsible for filling out the declaration is the person who brings your goods into the country \u2013 such as the shipping company or hauler (though you\u2019ll need to provide them with the right information)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">third parties (such as agents and intermediaries) can also submit the declaration on behalf of the carrier with their consent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your goods are imported by rail, the rail freight operator is the person responsible for submitting the declarations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you import via air or sea, this will fall to the shipping company or airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Roll On, Roll Off imports, it\u2019s the responsibility of the haulage company for accompanied goods or the ferry operator for unaccompanied goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How to submit a safety and security declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to make your safety and security declarations through the S&amp;S GB IT platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you currently import from outside of the EU and are already set up to submit declarations from \u2018Rest of the World\u2019, then you don\u2019t have to make any changes to your systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your declaration has been accepted, you\u2019ll be issued with a Movement Reference Number. Border Force will then complete a risk assessment of your declaration. If no further intervention is needed, your goods can continue on their journey to Britain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepare\">How to prepare for the changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HMRC\u2019s Director of Customs Policy &amp; Strategy, Alex Pienaar, has some tips on how to prepare to submit a safety and security declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: talk to your supply chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/definition-of-supply-chain-management\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1090\" >supply chain<\/a> to make sure you\u2019re all agreed on who is responsible for submitting your declarations. Make sure whoever is responsible has all the information needed to complete the declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: get the right software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no user interface to use the S&amp;S GB service, so you\u2019ll need specialist software to make declarations. You can do this by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">developing in-house software through the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.service.hmrc.gov.uk\/api-documentation\/docs\/api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HMRC developer hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">buying compatible software \u2013 there\u2019s a list of developers available on the government website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">hiring a Community System provider&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: register for safety and security declarations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need your Government Gateway account and password to get started. You\u2019ll also need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/register-to-make-an-entry-summary-declaration-in-great-britain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the relevant information about your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: make sure everything is working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start making declarations, Alex suggests testing your software to make sure it\u2019s set up correctly. HMRC has a testing environment you can use for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that if you already use software to make import declarations, you\u2019ll need to check if it&#8217;s compatible with the new reduced data set requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/preparing-for-the-new-safety-and-security-declaration-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">safety and security declarations<\/a> on the government website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More import and export guides for small business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/what-is-an-eori-number\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1152\" >How to apply for an EORI number: a guide for businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/what-is-a-commodity-code\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1256\" >What is a commodity code? 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