French Customs authorities have published guidance for UK businesses in the event of a no deal EU Exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the UK leaves the EU with no deal Brexit customs formalities and controls at the border between France and the UK will be reinstated for goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any exchange of goods between France and the UK, both for imports and exports, will be subjected to two customs declarations, one to British Customs and one to French Customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
French Customs has developed an IT system that will automate border controls for trucks passing through the ports of Calais, Dunkirk and the Channel Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to benefit from the automated border crossing, shippers must prepare customs declarations before checking-in their goods at the ports of Calais, Dunkirk or at the Channel Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Successful lodging of the customs declaration will be confirmed by a bar-code that will allow their goods to cross the border hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
French Customs and Excise has issued two pieces of guidance to help UK businesses prepare for the new arrangements: – Anticipate your customs declarations for a hassle-free crossing – Preparing for Brexit: French customs guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n