The UK Landbridge

The “UK Landbridge” describes the movement of Irish imports and exports between Ireland and the European continent via the UK road and Ports network. Upon leaving the EU, the UK will accede to the Common Transit Convention (CTC). The CTC includes all EU Member States along with Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, as well as Turkey, North Macedonia and Serbia. Under the Convention, goods moving from Ireland to another Member State via the UK, or vice versa, post- Brexit, will move under the Customs Transit Procedure. Once Union goods are moving under the Customs Transit Procedure, from one Member State to another, through a third country, no duties or taxes will be applicable. However a financial guarantee is required for each consignment.

In order to make best possible use of the landbridge after Brexit, businesses need to:

• Register as authorised consignors/consignees in order to avail of the Simplified Customs Transit Procedure. Further information on the transit procedure is available on the Revenue.ie
• Work through your bank or customs agent/logistics provider to have the necessary financial guarantee in place.
• If moving animals or animal products, register with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to have access to the TRACES system.

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