The British government announced the postponement of the deadlines for certain procedures in the post-Brexit cross-border customs context, effective since January 1, 2021. The British customs administration had presented a timetable for the gradual introduction of controls on imports into Britain from the EU, so that businesses could prepare progressively.

This calendar has been revised. Safety and security declarations for imports will be required from the end of October 2024.

What does that mean?

Currently and since January 1^st, 2021, goods coming from third countries and destined for Great Britain must be subject to an entry summary declaration (ENS) which must be lodged in the GB S&S system. Goods from the EU benefited from an exemption until July 1, 2021 which was extended until January 1, 2022 and then until 31^st October 2024.