Importing Plants and Plant Products to the UK: Phytosanitary Requirements Guide
Importing Plants and Plant Products to the UK: Phytosanitary Requirements Guide Practical UK Customs & Trade Guidance Importing plants and plant products into the United Kingdom involves a complex web of phytosanitary requirements designed to protect UK biosecurity from pests and diseases. Whether you are importing cut flowers, seeds, trees, bulbs, or processed plant-based commodities, […]
Importing Goods from the EU to UK After Brexit: What Changed in 2026
The Post-Brexit Import Landscape in 2026 Since the United Kingdom left the European Union’s single market and customs union at the end of 2020, importing goods from EU countries has fundamentally changed. What was once a seamless flow of goods across borders now involves customs declarations, potential duty payments, regulatory checks, and new documentation requirements. […]
Import towarów z UE do UK po Brexicie: co się zmieniło w 2026
Import z UE do UK w 2026 — nowa rzeczywistość Od momentu opuszczenia przez Wielką Brytanię jednolitego rynku i unii celnej UE na koniec 2020 roku, import towarów z krajów europejskich uległ fundamentalnej zmianie. Swobodny przepływ towarów zastąpiły deklaracje celne, potencjalne cła, kontrole regulacyjne i nowe wymagania dokumentacyjne. W 2026 roku Border Target Operating Model […]
Border Target Operating Model (BTOM): What UK Importers Need to Know
Border Target Operating Model (BTOM): What UK Importers Need to Know Practical UK Customs & Trade Guidance The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) represents the most significant overhaul of UK border controls since Brexit. Published in August 2023 and rolled out from the end of January 2024, this 140-page policy document fundamentally changes how goods […]
Understanding Customs Procedure Codes: A Practical Reference
What Are Customs Procedure Codes? Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) are numerical codes used on import and export declarations to indicate the specific customs treatment applied to goods entering or leaving the United Kingdom. Each code tells HMRC exactly what you intend to do with the goods — whether they are being released into free circulation, […]
Kody procedur celnych: praktyczny przewodnik dla importerów
Czym są kody procedur celnych? Kody procedur celnych (Customs Procedure Codes, CPC) to numeryczne oznaczenia stosowane w zgłoszeniach importowych i eksportowych, które wskazują HMRC, jakie traktowanie celne ma zostać zastosowane wobec towarów. Każdy kod precyzyjnie określa, czy towary trafiają do wolnego obrotu, są objęte procedurą specjalną, reeksportowane, czy przetwarzane w ramach programu ulg. Zgodnie z […]
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO): Is Trusted Trader Status Worth It?
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Is Trusted Trader status worth pursuing for your business in 2025? For businesses that trade internationally at scale, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status represents one of the most significant competitive advantages available in the UK customs landscape. Also known as “Trusted Trader” status, AEO certification from HMRC signals that your business […]
EORI Number Registration: Updated Requirements for UK Traders
What Is an EORI Number and Why Do You Need One? An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number is a unique identifier assigned to businesses and individuals involved in importing or exporting goods in the United Kingdom. Since Brexit, having a valid GB EORI number has become an absolute requirement for any trader moving […]
Rejestracja numeru EORI: aktualne wymogi dla firm handlujących z UK
Czym jest numer EORI i dlaczego jest niezbędny? Numer EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) to unikalny identyfikator przyznawany firmom i osobom fizycznym, które uczestniczą w imporcie lub eksporcie towarów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Po Brexicie posiadanie ważnego numeru GB EORI stało się bezwzględnym wymogiem dla każdego podmiotu przemieszczającego towary między UK a jakimkolwiek innym krajem […]
Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA): How to Save Cash Flow on UK Imports
Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) The smart way to manage import VAT and protect your cash flow Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) is one of the most valuable cash flow tools available to UK importers — yet many businesses are either unaware of it or are not using it correctly. Introduced on 1 January 2021 alongside Brexit, […]
