This report is produced in partnership with Deloitte, the BRC’s Annual Trade Partner 2020/21 

When you’re running an international retail business, the smooth transition of your goods into the UK couldn’t be more important. Your goods not only need to arrive, they must arrive without delay, with the right amount of duty paid and, with the correct completion and filing of a customs declaration. 

At the end of the transition period, we expect to see a significant increase in the volume of customs declarations being processed per year. Moreover, existing supply-chain networks may not be equipped to ensure you’re compliant. And, with a spotlight on corporate governance, it’s more important than ever that you know your process inside out. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide of what you need to know and actions you need to take. 

 

Working in partnership

Through our partnership with Deloitte and their market-leading Global Trade Advisory team, Global Trade Bureau and Global Brexit Insights, we’re able to bring additional guidance, support and expertise to our retail members.

By virtue of our Partnership with Deloitte, BRC members can also benefit from additional support on customs declarations.

  • Looking for third party support? BRC members can benefit from a 15% discount on the Deloitte customs declarations service.
  • Managing customs compliance in-house? BRC members are invited to take part in trials of a new Deloitte technology platform that uses automated intelligence to enable businesses to prepare and submit their own customs declarations.
If you want to take advantage of the discounted service or learn more about preparing customs declarations in-house, please contact: