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    December 13th - EU-GB TRADE UPDATE FOR HAULIERS
    The UK Government postponed introducing phased import and custom controls until 2022. The first of the new UK import controls will take effect from January 1, with additional changes due on July 1, September 1 and November 1, 2022. Government has been asking businesses to examine their supply chains and ensure everyone is clear on their roles and responsibilities, including their UK customers.
    In addition to customs changes, the agri-food products, pre-notification for EU food consignments will need to be carried out by a UK-based importer or UK based agent acting on their behalf using the UK’s Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed Systems (IPAFFS). More Info
    December 13th -EU-UK certification of organic products
    The Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK will respect the equivalence of the organic rules that are in place in the UK until end 2023. It does not allow equivalence to be extended to the re-labelling or re-packaging of imported products.
    Read More
    November 29th - UK’s HMRC - Moving Goods from the EU to Great Britain
    Business exporting to or through GB needs to be aware of these changes
     

    This contains essential information for hauliers, intermediaries and drivers using the short straits to move goods from the EU to GB from 1 January 2022. Read Document Here

     

    Press Release from the Department of Justice: Public consultation on reform of alcohol licensing Minister McEntee has launched a public consultation on reform of alcohol licensing laws, seeking views on issues such as opening hours, online and delivery sales, licensing processes, Nighclubs, late bars – Your views on reforms to build on practices adopted during Covid, such as outdoor dining. Read Full Press Release Here

     

    UK SPS BORDER CONTROLS - The UK Government has issued an update on its new phased approach to import controls for products of animal origin and animal by-products from the European Union.

    A six-page briefing note on this is available here and includes key dates with associated changes in requirements. It also includes a list of FAQs, resources and upcoming webinars on this subject.
     
    November 17th - Brexit Import Controls Important information on Brexit import controls. Read more here
    July 5th - EU-UK FTA Information - updated

    EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement at July 2021 – contains valuable information on EU-Northern Ireland Trade Protocols – Rules on Certificates of Origin – Importing via the UK – Customs Advice & dates to be award.

    Read Document Here

    June 22nd - Brexit Transit Declarations

    A document covering customs formalities between the UK and EU since January 1, 2021 is available below.
    The document was produced by France in the context of France-UK trade but is in English and may be useful to those involved in trade with the UK    . Open Doc Here

    IRISH-GERMAN TRADE AFTER BREXIT

    Zeit magazine in Germany recently profiled how German businesses are seeking to offer their Irish counterparts an EU alternative to British suppliers following Brexit (read translated article here).

    If this could be of interest to your business, please contact the German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

    GERMAN-IRISH CHAMBER

    Videos & Slides from Annual Cross-Border Conference 2021

     

    VIDEO: Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD
    WATCH HERE

    VIDEO: NI Finance Minister, Conor Murphy MLA
    WATCH HERE

    SLIDES: Kerry Curran, InterTradeIreland
    Looking To The Future - Opportunities For Growth
    VIEW SLIDES 

    SLIDES: Thomas McEvoy, Louth Local Enterprise Office
    Supports Available To Louth SMEs
    VIEW SLIDES 

    SLIDES: Robert McConnell, Pinnacle Growth Group
    Managing North-South Supply Chains
    VIEW SLIDES


    SLIDES: Oliver Mangan, Chief Economist, AIB
    Vaccine Powered Economic Rebound Expected
    VIEW SLIDES 

    SLIDES: Emma Kerins, Chambers Ireland
    Building The Cross-Border Economy
    VIEW SLIDES 

    SLIDES: Deirdre Maguire, InterTradeIreland
    Supports Available From InterTradeIreland
    VIEW SLIDES 

    SLIDES: Marie Ward, NMDDC & Joan Martin, LCC
    A Gateway Region Positioned For Growth
    VIEW SLIDES

     

    Jan 29th

    Retail Roundtable Update Guidance to Business and Consumers Here

    VAT FAQ's

     

    Jan 28th

    Brexit : Where we are now?   Delivered by Grant Thornton & Louth Enterprise Office

    Click here to view Presentation Passcode: FT*unHB1

    Grant Thornton Brexit Presentation

    LEO - Louth Brexit Presentation

    • Returned Goods Relief - The latest eCustoms notification outlines detailed information in relation to returned goods relief: CLICK HERE FOR THE DOCUMENT
    • Directed to the IIFA website for a list of customs agents - Full Trading & Affiliated Members: CLICK HERE
    • Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) gave a brief verbal update on consumer protection law and selling/buying post Brexit online: CLICK HERE FOR MORE

    Jan 20th

    BREXIT UPDATES
    Click the links below for further information on -

    Jan 18th

    BREXIT RESOURCES

     

    The Department of Agriculture Food and Marine document that includes information about SPS checks between GB and NI for products arriving into NI - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

    Find contact numbers for the Brexit Call centres HERE

    If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie

     

    Jan 7th

    BREXIT NOTICE FROM REVENUE
     

    PBN User Guide and additional clarification on ENS
    Further guidance has issued in relation to the completion of Pre-Boarding notifications. It is important to ensure that the data held within the Import declaration and the Entry summary declaration are correct, this includes the arrival times entered on those declarations.

    Requirements for AIS and AEP for the purpose of availing of the preference code 300
    Please see eCustoms notification 036 2020    : CLICK HERE
    This outlines the requirements for AIS and AEP for the purpose of availing of the preference code 300. If you are getting an error on an entry in relation to Preference code 300 please send us (ecustoms@revenue.ie) the transaction id and Revenue will be able to investigate it for you.


    From the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
    Information is available on the FSAI - SEE HERE

     

    Jan 6th

    EU-UK FTA INFORMATION
    Chambers Ireland have put together an information sheet on EU-UK FTA. For further information regarding Certs of Origin, VAT and EU-NI Trade, download the document below:
    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

     

    REVENUE UPDATE
    Guidance in relation to the Pre-Boarding notification

    • Revenue issued a press release this morning, Tuesday 5 January, with advice to hauliers and truck drivers moving goods from Great Britain (GB) into Irish ports.  FULL DETAILS AVAILABLE HERE
    • A Pre-Boarding Notification (PBN) user guide has been added to the website. This is available VIA THIS LINK
    • Revenue has also set up a dedicated email support service to deal with all PBN related queries at customsPBN@revenue.ie
    INFORMATION FROM REVENUE on the origin of comingled products

    For non-preferential origin by the EU Union Customs Code Delegated Act Annex 22 01, the origin of comingled products is obtained using an inventory management system. This means some mixed products would be declared as of one country of origin while others would be declared as another country of origin in proportion to the total product from each country. Tariffs are paid accordingly. It will just go in as two line items instead of one.

    For further information see:
    EU NON PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN

     

    January 5th - BREXIT RESOURCES
    Find contact numbers for the Brexit Call centres HERE


    The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has prepared a document on the issue of the import and export of fresh or chilled meats to/from the UK: DOWNLOAD HERE

     

    DFA information/UK contact details for hauliers:

    If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie

     

    January 4th 2021

    Brexit Contact details for key services

    https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/111404/20410baa-0fe0-412a-b9e6-22c17e0f1353.pdf#page=null

     

    BREXIT & CUSTOMS UPDATE
    The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment customs advice in relation to Irish Ports


    Please see below for information:

    • PDF: Customs Advice from the Revenue Commissioners for Drivers using Dublin Port: CLICK HERE
    • PDF: Customs Advice from the Revenue Commissioners for Drivers using Rosslare Europort: CLICK HERE
    • PDF: Six key messages for hauliers from the Dublin Port Company: HERE
    • Step to Step Guide on how to bring your consignment through Dublin Port which is available to watch on YouTube - CLICK HERE

    Brexit - Webinars and 'how to' guides

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    Recent Brexit Updates​

    Brexit Resources from Revenue

    The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have compiled a list of updated Brexit information which you can view here.


    Revenue Readiness Checklist for Business  DAFM Brexit Update & Key Messages to Retail Forum

    Brexit Key Messages from Food Safety Authority of Ireland & More

    If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie

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    Brexit Readiness Checklist​

    Published Oct 8th

    The Brexit Readiness Checklist highlights some of the key actions that businesses can take to get ready for the changes Brexit will bring from 1 January 2021. The checklist includes links to the relevant Agencies who can provide the necessary guidance and support to businesses.

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    Is your Business Brexit Ready?

    Download Practical Steps to get your Business Brexit ready below

  • Are you Brexit Ready

    The ‘Transition Period’ lasts until 31 December 2020. It remains essential that businesses continue to review the ‘Practical Steps’ guide and seek to get fully Brexit ready. Read more https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/are-you-brexit-ready-931d7fa9-7034-492f-93fc-214cd706d903

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  • Brexit and Your Business

    The UK is due to leave the European Union.

    As one of our closest trading and business partners, this will mean change for all Irish businesses – regardless of location, size or sector.

    There is no single approach to Getting Brexit Ready and there is uncertainty regarding what Brexit will mean in practice. However, there are 9 key steps that every business should review to see what actions they need to take to be as prepared as possible:

     

    9 Key Steps to Review

    1. Review your supply chain and UK market strategy
    2. Understand the new rules for importing from or exporting to the UK
    3. Be aware of possible changes to transport and logistics for goods transiting via the UK
    4. Review all your regulation, licencing and certification requirements
    5. Review your contracts and your data management
    6. Manage your cash flow, currency and banking
    7. Protect and inform your staff
    8. Take advantage of Government Brexit programmes and supports
    9. Know more about the impact on your sector

    If you're worried about how Brexit will impact your business or simply want to find out more visit the following websites for the latest updates and resources.

     

    Enterprise Ireland, Gov.ie, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia, Revenue, SFA, IBEC

    Brexit Day: Another Cliff Edge Year Lies Ahead

    Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented this morning on the UK's formal departure from the European Union taking place today.

    "Today marks a very sad day for businesses in Ireland with the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU. Businesses will now hope for a comprehensive, ambitious series of agreements to underpin the future relationship between the UK and the EU.

    Throughout the Brexit referendum processes and subsequent negotiations we expressed our regret at the UK’s decision to leave the EU. However, it is with a sense of suspended disbelief that as the UK departs, businesses in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the rest of the EU have no idea what they now need to prepare for at the end of the transition period.

    The unilateral dismissal by the British Government of the mutually agreed option in the Withdrawal Agreement to avail of a two-year extension to the transition agreement must also be taken seriously. As the negotiations for phase two now commence, the realisation of the compromises and concessions required to reach agreement on specific issues will become very real, very quickly and time is on nobody’s side. The cost to business, and the resulting impact on employment and taxes, of this ongoing uncertainty is unquantifiable.

    The negotiation and ratification of a comprehensive and ambitious Free Trade Agreement will be a challenge, particularly as there is no precedent for this kind of negotiation where both the UK and the EU will be worse off, rather than better off, following the agreement of a deal.

    In Ireland, the incoming Government must ensure that our interests are protected in this next round of negotiations. This will be best achieved by working with the Commission, and other Member States, to agree a negotiating position that supports and sustains a close trading relationship.

    It is vital that an agreement facilitates the continuation of the incredibly strong relationship that exists between British and Irish businesses.

    Cliff-hangers belong in serial dramas, not in the real economy. We continue to advise all businesses in Ireland to prepare for the possibility of a cliff edge exit on 31 December 2020 and also to engage with any companies in their supply chain either in, or with exposure to, the UK to ensure appropriate measures are being put in place."

     

     

    -ENDS-

    For further information please contact Gabriel Doran, Communications & Media Executive on 01 400 4331, 086 608 1605 or email Gabriel.Doran@chambers.ie  

     

    Chambers Ireland – Ireland’s largest business network creating the best environment for members locally, regionally and nationally.

  • Contact Us

    Have a question about Brexit? Contact our office on 041 9833544 or fill in the form below.

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    Regional Brexit Customs Briefing Series

    Deal or no deal, if your business is importing or exporting goods – and intends to continue doing so into 2021 – there are vital steps you need to consider now to prepare for uncertain trading conditions in the new year. For context, Enterprise Ireland has launched new data on the degree of readiness of Irish businesses- with 40% yet to decide how to pay any customs charges, and 30% yet to identify who will manage customs procedures.

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    Ready for Customs

    From the 1st January 2021 our trading relationship with the UK will change fundamentally. One of the most urgent issues facing Irish businesses is that exporting goods to or importing goods from the UK (excluding Northern Ireland) will require a customs declaration. In the July Jobs Stimulus package, the Government announced that Enterprise Ireland will manage a new €20m fund to assist Irish business meet this challenge – the Ready for Customs grant. Read more visit

     

    Applications are currently open. The application process will close when the €20m fund has been dispersed or on 15th December at 3pm, whichever is earlier.

     

  • Business Session

     

    Brexit

    Presented by Grant Thornton

    Click here to view Grant Thornton presentation

    Click here to view Local Enterprise Office - Louth presentation

     

    Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office - Louth

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  • Are you Brexit Ready?

     

    With less than 100 days to Brexit, you should now be taking the necessary preparations and actions for the substantial changes that will arise on 31st December 2020.

    The purpose of the “Are You Brexit Ready?” event is to reinforce the need for your business to take action now to prepare for Brexit.

    Date: Wednesday 21st October

    Location: Online Webinar

    Time: 11am to 1.00pm

    Reg Here to Book

    Full Event Brochure available to download here

     

  • Key dates in the Brexit timeline to keep an eye on


    23rd Nov European Parliament plenary, which could be crucial in ratifying an agreement between the EU and UK


    10th Dec Start of 2-day European Council, the final such summit of 2020


    14th Dec Final European Parliament plenary for 2020


    31st Dec Final day of the transition phase for the UK

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