Brexit - Information on the to-be-implemented procedures at the Calais-Dover border
The outcome of the Brexit negotiations is coming soon. To that extent, while remaining strongly committed in the adoption of a mutually beneficial Brexit deal, the French Government has taken into account the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, and adopted measures that shall guaranty an as harmless as possible Brexit.
The outcome of the Brexit negotiations is coming soon.
To that extent, while remaining strongly committed in the adoption of a mutually beneficial Brexit deal, the French Government has taken into account the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, and adopted measures that shall guaranty an as harmless as possible Brexit.
80% of the EU-UK Trade currently navigates through the Dover-Calais straight: French harbours already deal with huge stocks and influx of merchandises, trucks, and boats in a very effective way. Adapting themselves to a knew external situation will strengthen their expertise and capability as trade hubs, and once again guarantee quick, cheap and easy passage of merchandises between continental Europe and the United-Kingdom.
You will find herewith enclosed detailed description of the newly built infrastructures and facilities , as well as a presentation of the to-be-implemented procedures and a brief guide to help you manage them as easily as possible.
We strongly recommend the customs clearance procedure to be filled online, which can be done in a very reasonable time and quite an easy way. Online filled customs clearance procedure allow the carrier to minimize the time spent in the harbours’ facilities, thus improving the quality of its service and preventing the facilities to be saturated.
You may find more information on the following websites:
- French customs’ website dedicated to Brexit:
http://www.douane.gouv.fr/articles/a16146-businesses-get-prepared-to-brexit
- French customs’ Brexit guidelines: http://www.douane.gouv.fr/Portals/0/fichiers/douane/brexit/brexit-customs-guidelines.pdf
Shall you need further precisions, or have any question regarding customs and the Brexit, please do not hesitate to contact the dedicated hotline:
- brexit(@)douane.finances.gouv.fr
- +33 811 204 444 (0,06 €/min. + price of the call)
