Comprehensive Guide to Northern Ireland Customs
Summary:Due to the special political status of Northern Ireland, customs affairs are relatively complicated and are under the joint jurisdiction of the UK Customs and the EU Customs. When handling procedures related to imports and exports in Northern Ireland, it is necessary to refer to the regulations of the UK Customs and the EU Customs at the same time.
Official website of the EU Customs:
https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Main functions of Northern Ireland Customs
Inspect goods: Inspect goods entering and leaving Northern Ireland to ensure
compliance with relevant regulations.
Collect customs duties: Collect customs duties on imported goods and ensure
that exported goods comply with the origin regulations.
Prevent smuggling: Crack down on smuggling activities and protect legal trade.
Inspect food: Inspect imported food to ensure that it meets food safety
standards.
Prevent the spread of agricultural product diseases: Prevent plant pests and
animal diseases from being introduced into Northern Ireland.
Protect the environment:
Supervise the import of dangerous goods: Strictly supervise imported dangerous
goods to prevent environmental pollution.
Crack down on counterfeit and shoddy products: Prevent counterfeit and shoddy
products from entering the Northern Ireland market.
Trade statistics: Collect and analyze trade data to provide support for government decision-making.
