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The Border Target Operating Model sets out the UK's final plans for a new approach to importing goods into Great Britain. The changes will be introduced progressively from 31 January 2024.
Where goods are being imported directly from Ireland (and not being moved from or through Northern Ireland), there will be new checks and controls in place. This will apply, for instance, to goods being moved from Dublin and Rosslare ports to Liverpool and Holyhead ports.
New biosecurity and security controls are being introduced from the end of January for all imported goods. However, full customs controls are being brought in for Irish goods being imported directly from this date too. This is a change to current arrangements.
When moving these goods, it will generally be necessary to make import customs declarations at the point of import. Ports will not release goods unless they have received customs clearance.
Where these regulations apply to your business, it is important that you or your staff know what to do from 31 January 2024.
See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-target-operating-model-august-2023?&utm_source=te&utm_medium=stk_email&utm_campaign=northern_ireland&utm_content=07_11_2023
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