{"id":1358,"date":"2022-01-09T22:48:53","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T22:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2024-05-15T06:18:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T05:18:09","slug":"importing-and-exporting-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance\/importing-and-exporting-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing and Exporting Laws in England and Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suppose you are running a business where you engage in international trade by selling goods to, or buying goods from, another country. In that case, you will want to make sure that you are familiar with the relevant import and export laws. This article will explain what you need to know if you plan to import or export goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is Importing and Exporting?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The United Kingdom (UK) government uses importing and exporting laws to control which goods are coming in and out of the UK. For example, certain products may require an import licence or be subject to customs duties. Controlled goods, or goods for human consumption, are also usually governed by different rules. These rules can include, among others:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">duties (fees that you have to pay for importing or exporting);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">licence requirements; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">product specifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The rest of this article will outline some of the key aspects of importing and exporting laws that may be relevant to your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Importing Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are importing goods into the UK for your business, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. First, you may need a licence to import certain goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, you will need a licence if you are importing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">animals or animal products;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">human medicine;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">controlled drugs; or\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">high-risk food for human consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A complete list can be found on the UK government website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before you import, your business will also need an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number. An EORI number begins with &#8216;GB&#8217;, and you can get one from the UK government website. You will then want to make sure that the business exporting goods to you can do so legally, to avoid complications in the future. 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As part of an import declaration, you will need to include the:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8216;commodity code&#8217; of your goods; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">value of your goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The commodity code will determine the rate of duty that you need to pay and whether you will need a licence or not. The commodity code will vary depending on the goods that you are importing, so it is advisable that you use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/trade-tariff\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8216;Trade Tariff&#8217; tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on the UK government website to calculate this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some goods will be more difficult to classify than others, for example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ceramics;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">computers;\u00a0 and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electrical equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--idea\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are not sure how to classify your commodity, you should contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Her Majesty&#8217;s Revenue and Customs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (HMRC) for advice. Further, including the value of your goods will also be important to determine how much VAT you are required to pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Customs Duties<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may be able to reduce or delay your customs duties if the UK has a trade agreement with the exporting country. There are new rules on reducing custom duties where the exporting country is a European Union country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Further, if you are importing goods to repair, educational and cultural goods, or sea produce, you will also be able to reduce your custom duties. You can find a full list of goods that qualify for reduction on the UK government website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exporting Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The requirements for exporting goods are similar to importing goods. For example, you will need an EORI number, and you will need a licence to export certain products, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">radioactive substances;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">military goods, services, and technologies;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">waste; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">firearms, ammunition, and related equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, you will want to check that the business you are exporting to can receive your goods. 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