Update from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Automotive Unit – preparations for leaving the EU
Please find below updates relating to the Government’s preparations for leaving the EU and other key information.
- Contact the Brexit imports and exports helpline
A new trader helpline was launched last week. The number to call is 0300 3301 331. Call the helpline to find out about:
- customs declarations and procedures
- duties and tariffs
- importing and exporting different goods
- transporting goods to and from the EU
- product safety regulations
- Automotive sector events
Government is offering funding and support for supply chain workshops for companies wanting to ensure their supply chain is ready for Brexit. Companies would be expected to manage the invites, provide the venue and arrange refreshments, whilst BEIS can offer a speaker (usually a member of the sector team). BEIS will reimburse companies for the cost of running the event: logistics, venue hire, printing and refreshments.
BEIS is currently looking for companies to host automotive sector events. If interested, please contact the automotive unit (automotive.unit@beis.gov.uk) for more details.
- Transporting goods into the EU after Brexit – full guidance for Hauliers and commercial drivers
The government has released a summary of the driver, vehicle, cargo and customs documents required to transport goods into the EU after Brexit. If you are transporting goods between the UK and the EU, you will need to make sure to have the right documentation. The list of documents required is available here.
- Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations
You can apply for two grants to help your business complete customs declarations, in preparation for the UK leaving the EU. Funding is available for:
- training that helps your business to complete customs declarations and processes.
- IT improvements to help your business complete customs declarations more efficiently
Please use this link you would like more details about the funding available and whether you are eligible to apply.
- How to move goods through RORO locations in a no deal Brexit: EU to UK and UK to EU
A process flow and a summary of actions to take for freight roll-on, roll-off (RORO) imports and exports between the UK and the EU for a no-deal Brexit (excluding Northern Ireland) can be accessed here.
- Call for evidence - The Migration Advisory Committee.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) have now published their call for evidence for the salary threshold and points-based system (PBS) commission. Your response will be used to determine a potential future salary threshold and the range at which they could be set. The call for evidence will close on 5 November 2019, and the MAC are expected to report their findings in January 2020. Full details are available here.
