Brexit and the plastics industry
The British Plastics Federation established a Brexit Taskforce in September 2016. Since then the BPF has published various documents and established a 'Sector Panel' allowing, its members to work directly with key government departments to ensure the best possible Brexit for the plastcis industry. The BPF Brexit Taskforce is chaired by Mike Boswell, Managing Director, Plastribution.
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Useful links...
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CBI's UK Transition Hub Resources to help companies prepare for the UK’s post-Brexit trading relationship with the EU.
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Official Government 'UK Transition' Site Very useful site from UK Government advising companies on the new rules from Jan 1st 2021 |
Companies are advised to use this method for a quick and informal decision. Companies can apply for a Binding Tariff Information decision in Northern Ireland or an Advanced Tariff Ruling in Great Britain.
This is a legally binding decision on the commodity code to use for your goods and can take between 30 and 60 days to be processed
More useful links...
- Very useful document featuring details Q&As on REACH and CLP (published 18 December 2020)
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Flow chart guides detailing the steps businesses need to take to import from and export goods to the EU from January 2021.
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Videos to help businesses learn more about trading with the EU from 1 January 2020. Videos are available on 1) Exporting and sending goods outside of the UK, 2) Importing and bringing goods into the UK and 3) The customs clearance process.
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The Cabinet Office have created a number of digital assets for businesses to use to help spread information about the end of the Transition Period.
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Trader Support Service for Northern Ireland - the free-to-use digital service aims to help businesses and traders of all sizes to navigate the changes to the way goods move once the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into effect on 1 January 2021.
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From 1 January 2021 businesses will need to get a licence or certificate to import some types of goods into the UK. Businesses might also need to pay an inspection fee for some goods before they’re allowed into the UK.
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From 1 January 2021 businesses will need to get a licence or certificate to export some types of goods from the UK.
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Objectives, progress and links to rules within the UK’s Free Trade Agreements
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Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 (has the regulatory rules as well as the trader support service link)
- Links to EU Commission guidance: For EU import procedures, the starting point would be here, and on VAT here . The refund process differs across member states but this page is a starting point.
- REACH - whilst not a border issue it is of crucial importance to anyone importing or exporting chemicals between the EU and UK and vice versa, including many companies across many sectors who just buy a few chemicals from EU suppliers and have no prior experience of dealing with REACH- ‘downstream users’)
- Packaging Materials Regulations in the European Union
- Construction Products Regulations
- Register of Customs Brokers (Institute of Export)
- What is a 'Canada Plus' trade deal?
Guidance documentation...
Policy Papers...
Forums and Enquiry Forms...
- HMRC Community Forum
Forum to provide help, support and guidance to copmpanies and individuals. Individuals need to register but it allows people to ask questions, see what others are asking and get the answers and top tips on a range of topics including VAT, self-employment, Self Assessment or being an employer.
- VAT: General Enquiries
Enables companies to post an enquiry (replies can take up to 15 working days) or speak to an advisor online
