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Brexit Transition: Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

The UK has left the EU and new rules now apply. If your business moves goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland act now to keep your goods moving.

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Moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Actions to take now

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The UK has left the EU and the Northern Ireland Protocol came into force on 1 January 2021. The way businesses move goods between Great Britain to Northern Ireland has changed.

If your business moves goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland it’s important you act now to comply with the new rules. This simple guide highlights five key actions you can take now as well as additional guidance and support.

For the latest guidance on the Northern Ireland Protocol, please visit Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland.

If you move goods into Northern Ireland, the free-to-use Trader Support Service will help you navigate the changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Published 23 March 2021

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