Shipping to and from Northern Ireland

 

Trading goods into and out of Northern Ireland remains unique due to its position between the UK and EU markets. While Northern Ireland is part of the UK, it also retains alignment with a select set of EU rules to protect the EU single market.

The 2023 Windsor Framework significantly reformed the original Northern Ireland Protocol, introducing simplified routes for trade and greater regulatory clarity, particularly under mechanisms like the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS).

What you will learn:

Understanding the Windsor Framework

  • The impact of the Windsor Framework on trade with Northern Ireland and the revised customs arrangements
  • The new “green lane” arrangements under the framework
  • UK Internal Market Scheme – how to identify goods that can move under simplified procedures
  • Moving qualifying goods from NI to the rest of the UK

Customs, Compliance and Border Processes

  • Customs and compliance essentials: EORI numbers, Incoterms®, commodity codes, accurate declarations, supplementary declarations and record-keeping

  • The Border Target Operating Model including requirements for NI

  • Safety and Security – Sanitary and Phytosanitary

  • Practical insights into the movement of parcels and freight under the updated arrangements

  • How the Trader Support Service (TSS) and duty-relief schemes can streamline your processes

Taxation, Duties and Agreements

  • New VAT, duty and tariff basics relevant to NI – covering both UK and EU tariff implications

  • UK / EU trade agreement

Product and Retail Requirements

  • Labelling requirements for certain products moving from GB to retail premises in NI under NIRMS

Why it matters:

Despite improvements post-Windsor Framework, many businesses still face compliance complexity when importing to or exporting from Northern Ireland. Knowing when goods are considered “not at risk” of entering the EU, and how to classify and move them efficiently, remains essential to avoid tariffs and delays.

 

Our professional export training is delivered live online

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 17 December 2025

Time: from 9:30am to 12:30pm

 

Discounted fee £392 +VAT*

Full price £412 +VAT

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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