Trade in goods post Transition - Downloads

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - C

Guidance on Section 2: Origin procedures.

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - B

Guidance on suppliers declarations.

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - A

Guidance on distribution centres.

Rules of origin for goods moving between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021

The rules of origin requirements for the most important provisions that your business needs to understand and comply with, under the UK's deal with the EU.

Import and export goods using preference agreements

If you import or export using a preference agreement or the Generalised Scheme of Preference, you may be able to reduce the duties on your goods.

Get proof of origin for your goods

If you’re using a preference from a preference agreement or the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, you will need to prove the origin of your goods.

Check your goods meet the rules of origin

Rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify those which qualify for lower or nil Customs Duty.

Use the Generalised Scheme of Preferences to import and export goods

Get a preferential rate on goods you import to the UK, or export to Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) countries for processing and adding to a product before exporting to the UK.

Import, export and customs for businesses: detailed information