When receiving goods into Jersey from outside of the UK, a customs declaration needs to be completed, prior to arrival, so goods can be cleared into Jersey efficiently and quickly.
EU trade deal
A trade deal with the EU is yet to be agreed/signed. Until then it’s unknown which goods will incur tariffs and what additional costs will be incurred due to tariffs imposed on those goods imported out of Europe.
Tariffs on imported goods from Europe
-Goods imported to Jersey directly from the EU will need to be customs cleared into Jersey and have the relevant tariffs applied on arrival by Customs.
-Goods imported from the EU via the UK will have the relevant import duties/tariffs applied depending on the supply chain;
-From the EU via transit though the UK to Jersey, and not first cleared into the UK, will need to be customs cleared into Jersey and paid on arrival.
Completing a customs declaration for commercial mail arriving in Jersey
A full Customs declaration must be received by Customs for all goods, regardless of value, before they can be released. To minimise delays, businesses are asked to put the customs declarations into the system (CAESAR) early, so items can be pre-cleared before the arrive on Island. This should minimise delays on arrival as no goods will be released from customs controls until an import declaration has been submitted.
Customs clearance declarations must be submitted on CAESAR, which is the Jersey customs declaration and payment website. To submit a declaration, the following information is required:
EORI numbers
An EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number is currently required by businesses and people undertaking certain customs functions across the EU.
Whilst the number is currently not required in Jersey, local businesses may be asked to provide one when dealing with UK suppliers, EU importers and freight companies. Businesses can apply for an EORI number free of charge on the gov.uk website. For more information refer to the gov.je website.
GST registered business
If you are a GST registered business, you must account for the GST on your imports in your quarterly return to Revenue Jersey.
Approved trader status
Small businesses importing goods to Jersey should apply for Customs Approved Trader Status. As an approved trader, goods shipped to you can be fast-tracked through Customs on arrival. This allows for pre-declared imported goods to be released on arrival, and tariffs and duties paid after delivery. You must declare and pay GST (and any other duties owed) within 30 days. For more information refer to the gov.je website.
