Prepare for customs controls on imports from Ireland
Some goods will face customs controls from 31 January 2024 when moving directly from Ireland to Great Britain.
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Some goods will face customs controls from 31 January 2024 when moving directly from Ireland to Great Britain.
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Contact HMRC for help with questions about importing, exporting and customs reliefs
Note: This manual is under review following Brexit and is likely to be withdrawn. If there is anything within this manual you use regularly, please email <hmrcmanualsteam@hmrc.gov.uk> to let us know. Please check the other guidance available on GOV.UK from HMRC. A general guide to UK export procedures using the National Export System. NOTE: This manual will be affected by the new Customs legislation being introduced in May 2016 and is currently under review.