The UK’s exit from the European Union has impacted the freight and logistics sector in a multitude of ways, most significantly with the increased import and export costs, added paperwork and new customs rules and procedures.
Now that the UK has left the EU customs, single market and VAT area, the transportation of goods across borders, the charges involved, and the terms of UK trade with the EU have altered. The new terms, following on from Brexit, have been set out in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
The agreement details specific tariffs on items depending on their origin, and establishes restrictions on any goods manufactured in third countries being rerouted through the UK or EU, so as to combat tariff avoidance.
Complete customs controls were put in place in January 2021, with an amended timetable confirmed in January 2022, and further measures and processes surrounding physical checks on agri-foods and plant imports being delayed until summer 2022.
In light of these changes, traders now need to submit customs declarations for all goods exported and imported into the UK, however there are still some examples in which businesses can submit a simplified declaration. Knowing how to classify goods and record their origin are just some of the elements that businesses now need to consider when moving goods.
All of these new rules and regulations can become overwhelming. To avoid businesses getting lost in a sea of bureaucracy, Fito offers a comprehensive and reasonable customs paperwork service on every project.
Being guided through this process by an experienced and professional logistics business provides peace of mind for customers, and ensures they get from A to B easily, without hassle. With Fito, there is no need to waste time familiarising themselves with the bureaucratic procedures associated with the new customs controls.
In spite of it being a relative time of upheaval in the freight and logistics sector, Fito remains a beacon of calm, delivering superior customer service at a reasonable price whatever the circumstances.
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