Doing business with the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is not part of the European Union (EU). But there is a trade agreement between the EU and the UK. This provides certain advantages when importing or exporting. However, UK Customs procedures are strict. Find out what you need to know if you want to do business with the UK.
Trade agreement
There is a trade agreement in place between the EU and the UK. The agreement ensures that doing business with the UK remains easy and advantageous. Such as the possibility of reducing import tariffs to 0%. This means you do not have to make your product more expensive for the UK market. Read about the key points of the trade agreement. The full text of the trade agreement can be found on the EU website.
Customs procedures
The UK has strict customs procedures and requirements. Prepare your shipments carefully. That way, you can avoid long waiting times at the border. Also consider if you will handle the paperwork for the Customs Administration of the Netherlands yourself, or if you want to outsource this task. Always arrange the following:
- Apply to the Customs Administration for an EORI number. This is the identification number for your company.
Read more about non-EU imports and exports.
The Border Target Operating Model BTOM
The UK government has its own rules for the import of animal, plant, and plant-based products into the UK: the Border Target Operating Model. If you export products to the UK, check the latest British customs procedures on GOV.UK.
Stay informed about doing business with the UK
Want to know more about the rules for doing business with the UK? Such as product requirements or payment of import duties? Then check out the links to the KVK website and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) Country information underneath this article.