Trading with the EU: Practical Guidance for UK Exporters

Since Brexit, the rules for trading goods with the EU have changed significantly — and they continue to evolve.

Trading with European markets has required a new level of knowledge, planning, and compliance. Customs declarations, rules of origin, product markings, and regulatory compliance now play a much larger role in day-to-day trade.

UK exporters are now responsible for navigating a complex web of procedures that, if mismanaged, can lead to costly delays or rejected shipments.

This practical, half-day online workshop is designed specifically for UK exporters who trade goods with EU customers — whether you’re new to the process or need a refresher on 2025 regulatory changes.

Contents:

EU Trade & Customs Landscape – Post-Brexit

• Key compliance differences since Brexit
• Overview of current border processes
• Exporting under the UK/EU trade agreement

Export Documentation & Customs Declarations

• Key documents: invoices, packing lists, transport docs, suppliers instructions
• Understanding EORI numbers and Incoterms®
• Customs declarations and working with agents
• Record keeping for HMRC audits

Rules of Origin & Preferential Tariffs

• Comparison of the UK Tariff and the EU Tariff
• How to prove origin for duty-free access
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Non- Preferences Certificates of Origin

Overview of Product Compliance

• CE vs UKCA marking for EU-bound goods
• EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

VAT

• Shipping under DDP terms to the EU
• EU Import Duty and Tax

Who should attend:

• UK exporters shipping goods to the EU
• Businesses dealing with EU-based distributors or agents
• Operations, logistics, and compliance professionals
• SMEs new to post-Brexit EU trade

No prior customs or compliance knowledge required.

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