UKFT has produced an update for UK fashion and textile businesses on the new arrangements for moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, introduced on 1 May 2025. These changes aim to streamline processes and facilitate smoother trade while ensuring compliance.

Simplified processes for ‘Not at Risk’ goods

• Businesses can now use a simplified dataset known as Internal Market Movement Information when moving goods classified as ‘not at risk’ of entering the EU. This is supported by the Trader Goods Profile.
• The Entry in Declarant’s Records (EIDR) process can be used alongside UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) authorisation.

UKIMS authorisation

• To access these simplified processes, businesses need UKIMS authorisation. This allows goods intended for sale or final use by end consumers in Northern Ireland or Great Britain to be declared as ‘not at risk’.
• You can start the UKIMS authorization process here.

Parcel movements:

• Business-to-Business (B2B): Requires information submission to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Parcel carriers may handle this as part of their service.
• Business-to-Consumer (B2C): No individual customs declarations are needed for goods sent to consumers for personal use. No duty is payable, and standard consumer data is collected by the carrier.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official UK government pages on Internal Market Movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and the Fact Sheet on Business-to-Business Parcel Movements.

These changes are designed to ensure smooth movement of goods within the UK while maintaining necessary regulatory standards.

UKFT can provide further information on these developments to members. Contact info@ukft.org for more information.

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