The online retailer is concerned that excise duty will now have to be paid twice on shipments of alcohol which are sent from the British mainland across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland, ITV reported.
Britain left the European Union’s single market and customs union on Dec. 31, introducing paperwork and customs declarations for those businesses that import and export goods with the bloc. In order to keep the border open between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland, a separate agreement was struck that requires a regulatory border in the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom.
The British government said the overwhelming majority of parcels continued to move smoothly, and there was no reason for businesses not to send goods to Northern Ireland. “These goods will not be taxed twice, and we will issue new guidance clarifying the position to ensure any remaining issues are addressed,” a government spokesman said.Our Standards:
So is the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland going to end up like the border between the United States and Mexico? Is Boris going to build a wall to prevent smuggling?
Oh that's not gonna go well.
Best chance Eire has for reunification.
The mess deepens.
And Soil, and plants, seeds, organic products ect ect
Good... More clear heads in Northern Ireland.. So, say thank you to DUP... Mrs. Foster
IllegalizeIt
That is the 2nd worst thing you can do to an Irish. Everyone is wondering whats the first.
They are gonna kill each other
gonna be a riot
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