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Importer

  1. Overview
  2. Bringing goods into Ireland from Great Britain (GB)
  3. Bringing goods into Ireland from an EU Member State through GB
  4. Bringing goods into Ireland from GB through Northern Ireland
  5. Bringing goods into Ireland from GB through NI, customs clearing in NI
  6. Bringing goods into Ireland from GB through NI, using transit procedure

Overview

The United Kingdom (UK) is no longer a member of the European Union (EU). From 1 January 2021, Irish businesses have to comply with customs obligations when moving goods to, from or through Great Britain (GB).

A Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK has been agreed and was provisionally implemented from 1 January 2021. Following consent by the European Parliament, the Agreement entered into force on 1 May 2021.

Note

The roles and responsibilities for importers outlined in this section apply to trade in goods with GB only. They do not apply to trade with Northern Ireland (NI).

You will find further information about trade with Northern Ireland in Brexit information for businesses trading with Northern Ireland.

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