As part of recent updates to the Northern Ireland Protocol, there are new requirements for shipping goods from the UK to Northern Ireland. These changes affect how businesses must handle the movement of goods, specifically ensuring that items are not moved from Northern Ireland or sold to other countries without the correct declarations. To help you stay compliant, we want to make you aware of these changes and what steps you need to take when placing orders.
Key Changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol
The main update is that customers receiving goods shipped to Northern Ireland must now declare that they do not intend to move or sell those goods outside of Northern Ireland. This declaration is a legislative requirement and is crucial for ensuring compliance with the new protocol, and it helps us to continue shipping your orders smoothly and without delay.
What You Need to Do
Declare Your Intentions: If you are ordering goods to be shipped to Northern Ireland, you will need to sign a declaration confirming that you do not intend to sell or move the goods outside of Northern Ireland. This declaration must be completed and returned to us before your order can be despatched.
Understand Your Responsibilities: If you decide to move or sell the goods outside of Northern Ireland, you will be responsible for paying any relevant duties and taxes that may apply. This ensures that all legal requirements are met under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Compliance Documentation: You will be required to provide evidence of compliance by completing our declaration form that we will provide for any orders that are been shipped to NI
Drop Shipping to Northern Ireland: If you are shipping to a customer in Northern Ireland, the responsibility for compliance still lies with you. Ensure that your customer understands and agrees to the declaration requirements before placing their order.
Why This Matters
Failure to comply with these new regulations can result in delays, additional charges, or the rejection of your shipment at Customs. By adhering to the new declaration process, you help to ensure that your goods are delivered on time and without issues. This change not only helps to streamline the shipping process but also ensures that your business remains compliant with the latest Northern Ireland Protocol requirements.
How We Are Helping
At Crystal Galleries, we are working closely with our logistics partners, including DPD, to ensure that all shipments comply with the new regulations. Our team is preparing our systems and updating our procedures to handle these changes efficiently. We are also actively seeking guidance from HMRC and our logistics partners to ensure that all declarations and compliance requirements are fully understood and adhered to.
We will be sending out a mailer with further details to our customers based in Northern Ireland, as well as those who arrange drop shipping to Northern Ireland. This will include the required declaration form that needs to be signed and returned. Additionally, we are available to answer any questions you may have and provide assistance with understanding your responsibilities under the new protocol.
Staying compliant with the updated Northern Ireland Protocol is essential to ensuring smooth and uninterrupted shipping of your goods. By signing and returning the required declarations, you can continue to receive your orders without delay or additional costs. We appreciate your cooperation and are here to support you through this transition.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact our team.
Contact Information:
Phone: 01642 225799
Email: sales@crystalgalleries.co.uk
Website: www.crystalgalleries.co.uk
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