Import Declaration Guide (SAD) Ireland
This is a guide to completing an SAD declaration form. Here you will find general information and a Step By Step guide to filling in the boxes required in the SAD import.
UK Import Complexity
UK Import Complexity The Brexit transition period ends on December 31st 2020 and has greatly increased UK Import Complexity. From this point onwards any goods entering, or transiting through Great Britain (GB) will need customs declarations. The British government has proposed a plan for the introduction of border controls on imports of goods from EU…
Inward Processing
Inward Processing allows an importer to claim relief from customs duty and import VAT on the importation of non-EU goods that are processed in some way and then either exported outside the EU or released for free circulation in the EU. If the processed goods are released within the EU then they might be liable…
Pre Boarding Notification (PBN)
So what is a Pre Boarding Notification (PBN) ? A Pre Boarding Notification (PBN) enables customs to provide one single instruction to be followed by the driver on arrival at an Irish port. It ensures speedy and accurate channeling of a vehicle or truck through the port. It is basically an envelope that contains customs…
Automated Import System (AIS)
Revenue is introducing the Automated Import System (AIS) on November 23rd 2020 Automated Import System (AIS) is part of a broader EU framework called the Union Customs Code (UCC). The UCC is a key element of the ongoing actions to modernise EU customs. It provides a comprehensive framework for customs rules and procedures in the…
What is a SAD – Single Administrative Document
What is a SAD Export Document? The Single Administrative Document or (SAD) is a standard form used for declaring the export of goods. This declaration has been exclusively submitted to Revenue in Ireland digitally, for the last number of years. In other jurisdictions paper-based SADs can still be submitted to that country’s customs & excise…
Deal or No Deal – You Still Need Customs Declarations
There is a common misconception that if the UK gets a trade deal from the EU, then customs declarations will not be required on January 1st next year. This is false. The UK has already formally left the EU. A transition period was put in place to allow the UK and the EU time to…
Customs Software
Customs Software. If you or your company find yourself in the position where you need to submit a customs declaration then you will need to use specific customs software online.
Import & Export Customs Declarations
Import and Export Customs Declarations When importing or exporting shipments in, or out of the European Union, import and export customs declarations must be processed in advance. Shipments circulating within the EU do not require a customs declaration. However, as the UK are set to leave the EU at the end of January 2020 customs…
Customs Broker – What Does A Customs Agent Do?
Customs Broker – What Does A Customs Agent Do? What Does A Customs Agent Do. When a trader is required to make a customs return for importing or exporting goods, they have a choice. Make the declaration themselves in-house using customs software, or outsource the task to a customs broker or customs agent. Freight forwarders…