Please note that there are some significant changes taking place from 1st January 2022. 
 
New GVMS system
 
For the majority of our clients who are importing goods in to the UK, if we are completing the UK Customs Entry this will not affect you, however, if we are not completing the UK Customs Entry we will require the UK Customs Entry number at the time of collection.  This needs to be advised to us by the UK Importer’s Customs Clearance Agent for all shipments arriving in the UK from 1st January 2022. Unfortunately for us this is another administrative function that we must perform.
 
Rules of Origin
 
This specifically relates to trade from the EU to the UK.  From 1st January 2022 it is no-longer acceptable to show the country of origin as “EU” and, therefore, you must show the specific EU country in order to complete the Customs Clearance.  Therefore, full invoice declarations are required, including the specific country of origin for shipments up to €6,000 in value.  For shipments with a value over €6,000 the REX number is required on the invoice.  Please refer to:
 
 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content

 IPAFFS
 
If you are involved in the Importation of goods in to the UK that are either products of animal origin, animal bi-products or high risk food of non-animal origin, the Importer must be registered on the HMRC IPAFFS system and is required to make a declaration on IPAFFS 24 hours prior to the goods arriving in the UK.  Once the IPAFFS declaration is made we will require a copy of the IPAFFS reference for us to include on our Import Customs Entry.  Please can you ensure that you are adequately registered on IPAFFS. Please refer to;
 
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-of-products-animals-food-and-feed-system
 
 
Thanks and kind regards
 
Alan Coffey
Director
Sealane Freight Ltd