The GB – EU Border: Key information
Information on operating across the GB – EU border is spread far and wide across a number of government websites.
To help operators navigate through this information we’re providing links to many sources of information as possible, below.
Main Government Information for Hauliers about the Border
Hauliers handbook
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transporting-goods-between-great-britain-and-the-eu-guidance-for-hauliers-and-commercial-drivers
Border Operator model
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model
Advice & Information sites Including COVID Testing
Rules around COVID Testing will change over time. Please ensure you keep up to date.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/haulier-advice-site-locations
https://www.rha.uk.net/policy-campaigning/brexit-and-the-uk-haulage-industry
Kent Access Permit
https://www.gov.uk/check-hgv-border
Road Transport Permits (ECMT or Bilateral)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/international-authorisations-and-permits-for-road-haulage
Other Customs Information
HMRC Inland Border Facilities sites
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/attending-an-inland-border-facility/attending-an-inland-border-facility
Pre-Declaration Shipments
Refer to the Border Operating Model above
Common Transit Convention (CTC)
Refer to the Border Operating Model above
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/community-common-transit-and-tir-newsletters
TIR Carnet Scheme
Available through RHA or Logistics UK (FTA) following an application and authorisation process.
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/what-is-customs-transit/tir-transports-internationaux-routiers-international-road-transport_en
ATA Carnets (For goods that will leave temporarily and return later)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-ata-carnet
https://www.londonchamber.co.uk/
Other information for Hauliers
Trailer Registration scheme
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trailer-registration
Pallets
https://www.gov.uk/wood-packaging-import-export
Information for drivers
Driving Licences (International Drivers Permits are not needed for UK drivers in the EU)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu
UK Passports must be valid for 6 months when entering the EU
https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport
European Health Insurance Card (new Global Health Card)
https://www.gov.uk/global-health-insurance-card
EU Settlement Scheme (For Non-UK Drivers)
https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
Frontier Workers Permit (For Non-UK Drivers)
https://www.gov.uk/frontier-worker-permit
Information for Traders
Traders need to understand the processes required to import or export goods
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incoterms
GB EORI Number
https://www.gov.uk/eori
Goods that require specialist documentation
Plant and animal goods, hazardous material, tobacco & alcohol all require special procedures. We recommend starting with the Border Operating Model initially to find out basic information.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model
Should you find dead or better links or new information sources please contact h.wallace@rha.uk.net