5 / 21 Non-tariff regulation

Module 5

In this module, you will be introduced to other than customs regulations that affect customs operations (so-called restrictions and prohibitions), such as health, environmental and security related regulations. You will learn, how to find out what restrictions or prohibitions apply to the goods in your shipment.

Lessons

The module consists of 6 Lessons:

1. Introduction
2. What are non-tariff regulations?
3. Different regulations, different requirements
4. Sanitary and veterinary regulations, TRACES
5. Marking goods - quality and compliance
6. Controlled goods - managing the supply chain

Before doing the quiz, please do the 'Task in preparation for the quiz' - you will find it in the Resources.

In addition, there is a video 'AGRIM license case (EU import)' about a practical situation. EU importer's goods are already at customs when he learns that the AGRIM license must be presented. What is this license? How to get it? Watch the video to learn the answers.

Outcome

At the end of the module, you should know:

• What are tariff measures and trade defence instruments; and non-tariff measures - the so-called barriers to trade;
• What is the role of World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT);
• How are prohibited and restricted goods defined in the EU;
• What information is/ is not provided in TARIC;
• What are SPS controls and how they work in practice;
• CE marking requirements for marketing products in the EU, and the respective UKCA marking in the UK;
• What needs to be considered when managing the supply of controlled goods.

Time

Please plan to dedicate around 3 hours to learning.

When considering whether to import or export, first establish whether the goods are subject to special regulations or controls. Thoroughly research the detailed requirements for import and export, and placing the goods on the market. 

Anthony Buckley