Imports
From 1st January 2021 all UK business will need to make customs declarations when importing goods from the EU. These rules already apply to places such as Switzerland, Norway, Eurosprint transport goods from these areas and are already arranging customs declarations daily.
Things to consider-
- Do you have an EORI number? If you do not have one you will not be able to trade Internationally – Apply here – EORI number
- Does your supplier have an EU EORI number?
- Have you appointed a Customs agent to deal with customs entries/import declarations? Download a “Direct Representation” form here and return to customs@eurosprint.co.uk and we can get this is place for you prior to the 1st January 2021.
- Has your supplier updated invoices to show VAT and EORI numbers, pieces, weight, commodity codes and terms of sale? See an example Invoice and Packing List here.
- Do you know how you will manage/pay UK Import VAT and if applicable Duty.
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How to Import goods from the EU into GB from Jan 1st 2021
For further information please email customs@eurosprint.co.uk
Exports
From 1st January 2021, the process of exporting goods to the EU will change dramatically. All shipments leaving the UK will require a customs declaration in the same way as shipments leaving for other parts of the world.
Things to consider-
- Do you have an EORI number? If you do not have one you will not be able to trade Internationally – Apply here – EORI number
- Does your customer have an EU EORI number?
- Have you appointed a Customs agent to deal with customs entries/export declarations? Download a “Direct Representation” form here and return to customs@eurosprint.co.uk and we can get this is place for you prior to the 1st January 2021.
- Have you updated invoices to show VAT and EURI numbers, pieces, weight, commodity codes and terms of sale? See an example Invoice and Packing List here.
- Does your customer have a method to manage/pay EU Import VAT and if applicable, Duty.
Click on the below for:
How to Export goods from GB into the EU from Jan 1st 2021
For further information please email customs@eurosprint.co.uk

Why use Eurosprint?
We love logistics. It’s everything that we’re good at brought together under one banner. And you can rely on our strategies and expertise to help increase your efficiency and reduce your costs.
Once we’ve gotten to know you, and to really understand what you and your business require, we can get to grips with any or all of the links in your supply chain. If you need us to we can even take care of your whole logistics operation from source to final user. As well as transportation and customs clearance for your goods from anywhere in the world, that means you can also trust us to handle, pack, warehouse and control your stock here in the UK, and even distribute it here and abroad. We’ll take care of the whole shebang.
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