Due to quite a few of our clients importing bikes and other products from the EU, we’ve been proactive and registered with the government through HMRC to access the customs clearance systems and deal with the duties and VAT due when entering the UK from European countries after Brexit 2019.

This will enable our customers to continue bringing goods into the UK after Brexit — when the UK is due to leave the European Union on October 31st — without delays that could impact their businesses.

We’ve been proactive from day one in ensuring that we’re post-Brexit ready. Several staff members have undertaken the necessary training to facilitate the shift in logistics and importing, helping to make this transition as smooth as possible for both our business and our clients.

Whatever type of Brexit occurs, it will be necessary to clear customs upon entering the UK. A common misconception is that this won’t be required, but regardless of whether we exit with or without a deal, this is key.

Our advice is to check with your logistics partner what preparations they are making for Brexit and what strategies they have in place to ensure smooth customs clearance.

Paul Lusty, Director at WMB Logistics, says:

“We were approached by a number of customers to handle customs clearance on their behalf in preparation for Brexit. We now have the procedures in place that will guarantee Brexit doesn’t create a nightmare for our clients and those businesses that choose to work with WMB.

By registering with the necessary authorities and gaining access to their systems, we can now handle the additional administration required when importing into the UK from the EU. We can also handle imports from outside the EU, giving our clients even more options.

Whilst the country is unsure what Brexit will actually mean, we are confident that we have all bases covered.”

If you’re unsure about importing your products post-Brexit, get in touch with a member of the team who will be more than happy to help.