With Brexit looming, BDP is actively preparing all scenarios to make the transition as smooth as possible. We recently hosted an informative webinar for our customers where we discussed and reviewed the possible implications to supply chains, dependent upon the outcome.
As of today, no deal has been approved that would avoid a hard-Brexit between the EU and UK in March. While Theresa May’s deal does allow for a 21 month transition period between the EU and UK, we cannot confidently rely on this happening.
Recently, the UK announced that they will allow companies to use “Transitional Simplified Procedures “(TSP) when importing goods into the UK from the EU. This brings great benefits, as it will not require companies to lodge a full customs declaration at the border, as well as the postpone import duties for up to one month after the import. Unfortunately, this does not apply to goods entering the EU from the UK.
If you plan to use TSP, however, you must pay special attention to consolidated goods. If your material under TSP is shipped together with companies that are not part of this program, your goods may still be held up at the border.
