No-deal Brexit papers: Britain to impose duties on EU imports and treat members like 'third countries'

In his first big speech since taking over as Brexit secretary Mr Raab calls on the European Commission and other EU states to work with the UK to ensure that data and goods keep flowing even if Britain leaves without an agreement.

He insisted the government’s priority was to ensure continuity. This morning, Mr Raab unveiled the 24 first technical notices 'no deal planning papers' – the first batch of more than 80 due over the summer. These papers outline the potential impact on daily life, if Britain leaves without a deal in place in March next year.

Before importing in UK a business will have to register with an UK EORI (Economic Operator Registration Identification), just as with current non EU third country imports. The paper mentions that importers will have to consider how to submit import declarations, via a broker or direct filing with a software.

Furthermore it recommends to consider using customs procedures such as bonded warehouse or inward processing relief to suspend or relieve customs duty costs.