How will a hard border impact
trading companies?

EORI Number


Some companies may have to apply for a EORI Number.

Customs Clearance


All imported & exported goods will require customs clearance.

Tariff Numbers


Companies will need to become familiar with a customs classifications/ tariff numbers for imported or exported goods.

Fiscal Representative


Non resident traders who import and export will need to apply as a Fiscal Representative.

Government Taxes


Government taxes will be payable on a cash upfront or deferred basis.

Congestion at Border


Congestion at border entry & exit points are likely to occur.

Inventory Levels


Companies may wish to consider increasing their inventory levels in the short term to de-risk in the event of shipment delays.

BIFA

Agility is a member of BIFA (British International Freight Association) & UKWA (United Kingdom Warehouse Association) operating as a freight forwarder, customs broker and logistics provider.

Representation

Agility has representation at all the major airports/ ports in the UK & manages the customs clearance for thousands of shipments per annum.

Strategic Partners

Agility has representation through own or strategic partners in every EU country all with similar capabilities helping to provide continuity of service.

AEO

Agility is an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) which affords enhanced status for a variety of customs procedures helping to accelerated and or defer customs clearances at the borders.

Duty & tax

Agility has a customer deferment facility for the payment of duty & taxes.

Fiscal representation

Agility can assist companies with the set up and administration in case of Fiscal Representation.

Agility’s Solutions

Agility offers a wide range of solutions to reduce the impact of Brexit. With Agility’s existing infrastructure, skills and capabilities, we are well-positioned to support your trade between the U.K. and the E.U., no matter the final outcome.

What are the remaining options?

01
Outcome
WTO (No Deal)
Reasoning

Possibly of a Hard Brexit is increasing after the vote of U.K. Parliament against current deal.

Immediate Impact on Supply Chains
High
02
Outcome
Free Trade Agreement
Reasoning

No guarantee of parliament majority & Ireland backstop remains an issue.

Immediate Impact on Supply Chains
Low
03
Outcome
Hybrid (Customs Union)
Reasoning

Could be the fall back position but there remains strong opposition due to trade deal "barrier"

Immediate Impact on Supply Chains
Low
04
Outcome
Norway (EFTA / EEA)
Reasoning

Access to single market but free movement of people is an issue.

Immediate Impact on Supply Chains
Medium
05
Outcome
No Brexit
Reasoning

Possible via a second referendum but a number of difficult litical events would need to occur.

Immediate Impact on Supply Chains
Low

Agility manage freight movements from within and outside of the EU territory. We are used to work in free trade areas or where hard borders exist.

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