Businesses throughout Ireland that are involved in goods exported to or through the UK, have been urged to ensure that they are fully aware and be prepared for the Brexit-related import controls.
The new customs measures (click to consult) are to be introduced with effect of 31 January.
As RTE News reports, the changes under the import controls, will see affected firms that will be required to pre-lodge the customs declarations ahead of shipping their products to Britain.
Companies in the Agri-food sector with goods to be exported, will also have to be pre-notified to the UK authorities. In some cases, further paperwork will be required, by having to accompany them with an Export Health Certificate.
Such additional documentation will come on top of existing formalities that are already in place for goods to be exported to the EU.
It is understood that officials in the Irish Government are confident that among medium to large Irish firms, are already aware and prepared in advance of the introduction of the new requirements.
As for smaller traders, the sentiment is, if their resources and knowledge are sufficient enough to be fully ready with the implementation at the end of the month.
Under the new Brexit related arrangement, it is expected that shipments that do not have the required declarations, which must be submitted at least 24 hours or more in advance, otherwise freight vehicles will not be permitted to board ferries from the morning of 31 January.
More here on the details of the documentation and those relating to between the Republic and Northern Ireland.
