The Brexit is coming

Brexit is a fact and as of 1-1-2021 we will have to deal with customs documents. Regardless of hard or soft brexit.

Some aspects are still subject to agreement between UK and EU governments, but we are preparing for a possible "no deal Brexit."

This requires good preparation by everyone in the chain, knowledge of the flows and accurate data for documentation. Our (own ) customs brokers have extensive experience in customs procedures. Information and software interfaces needed to provide full coverage to our customers. To achieve a smooth and successful handling of goods flows we will encourage our customers to let Neele-Vat Transport take care of the complete customs documentation. Indeed, short lines between customer, customs agent and carrier is essential to keep the flow of goods moving.

If we may take care of your tax return we need the following information :

Required Data in case we need your documentation ( import, export documentation or both ):

• Contract direct representation for Export and Import or both (one-time )
• Commercial Invoice with the Address details of the buyer and seller +EORI no of both,
• Specified value of goods by commodity type, INCO Term + location to which the Incoterm applies,
• Packing list, incl:
  • HS Code,
  • Detailed Commodity Description,
  • Number of pallets ( including size per pallet ),
  • Number of packages,
  • Gross Weight, Net Weight,
  • Type of packaging + Packaging Code,
  • Country of Origin, Currency

If the customs documentation is handled entirely by you or your customer then in case of import from the UK ( and as of 01-07 probably also for Export to the UK ) we as a carrier need the following information :

• MRN number(s)
• Customs status ( T1, T2 (+ MRN in case of Transit goods ) , IM, TA or RP )
• Commercial Invoice with the Address details of the buyer and seller + EORI no of both,
• Packing list, incl :
  • Detailed Commodity Description,
  • HS Code,
  • Number of pallets ( including dimension per pallet ),
  • Number of packages,
  • Type of Packing + Packing Code
  • Gross weight
  • Physosanitary or Veterinary goods designation

The above relates to the mandatory Summary Declaration / ENS (Entry Summary Declaration). This concerns the safety and security data that shipping lines are required to submit. Since this data will in all likelihood also apply as of July 1, 2021, even in the case of exports to the UK, we ask that you also submit your export data in this manner so that we can prepare adequately together.

Please note that the regular flow of goods from the continent to the United Kingdom and vice versa requires not only an export document but also an import document. To prepare the import document, the declarant must, among other things, receive the correct shipping route and the UCN number from the Shipping line!

Therefore, for smooth handling of the flow of goods, it is also wise to have the import document prepared by us.

The price of the documentation and the above depends on how you as a customer present this data to us, Currently we are working on an electronic data system which allows you as a customer to present your data to us digitally. The degree of automation will partly determine the price for the documentation.

Therefore, for a detailed statement of documentation costs, I refer you to your contact in our organization. You will then receive from us a customized appropriate and competitive price for this service.