Starting to import

How to move goods to Northern Ireland from a country outside the UK and the EU.

Find out how to move goods, in parcels or large letters, between Great Britain and Northern Ireland using the Royal Mail Group or an express carrier.

Ensuring you have the right strategy and resources to benefit from importing.

Free training and support for businesses for customs processes when moving goods into and out of Northern Ireland.

Find out how to pay less or no duty when you move goods temporarily out of Great Britain and between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Sources of local advice to help your business manage updated trading arrangements.

How to apply for Temporary Admission to import goods into the UK, or move goods from Great Britain into Northern Ireland, and use them for up to 2 years or more, before re-exporting them.

Controlling the risks of importing while capitalising on the opportunities.

Common problems associated with international purchasing and using overseas suppliers, and how to avoid them.

Identify and manage the risks of crime in international trade business.

How you can help HM Revenue & Customs and United Kingdom Visas and Immigration combat smuggling, illegal trading and evasion of tax and duty.

Implement corporate social responsibility policies when conducting overseas trade.

How to trade with other countries if there is no UK trade agreement.

This checklist covers customs requirements for NI businesses buying goods from GB.

Licences, certificates and special rules.