The Single Trade Window (Preparation) Regulations 2023

Madeat 11.00 a.m. on 17th April 2023

Laid before Parliamentat 4.00 p.m. on 17th April 2023

Coming into force8th May 2023

The Treasury, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 31(1) and 31(2) of the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 20201, make the following Regulations.

Citation and commencement1

These Regulations may be cited as the Single Trade Window (Preparation) Regulations 2023 and come into force on 8th May 2023.

Preparation for a single trade window2

1

The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may incur expenditure for the purpose of or in connection with the establishment of a single trade window.

2

In paragraph (1), “single trade window” means the single window referred to in Article 118 of the UK/EU and EAEC Trade and Cooperation Agreement2.

Steve DoubleScott MannTwo of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s TreasuryAt 11.00 a.m. on 17th April 2023

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations authorise the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to incur expenditure to pave the way for the establishment of a single window in accordance with the United Kingdom’s obligations under Article 118 of the UK/EU and EAEC Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This will be known as the single trade window and will enable traders to submit documentation or data required for importation, exportation, or transit of goods through a single entry point.

An Impact Assessment has not been prepared for this instrument because there will be no impact on business arising from its provisions.

An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside this instrument at www.legislation.gov.uk.