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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) operates a strategic roll-on roll-off (RORO) freight
service between the Falkland Islands and the UK, which includes the transport of scrap
metal from Mare harbour three or four times a year. The RORO service is also used
by the Falkland Islands Government, who have a separate commercial arrangement with
the MOD's freight operator. There are currently no restrictions on this RORO transport.
Since 2017 there have been 11 sailings containing scrap metal.</p><p>All freight shipped
from the Falkland Islands, including scrap metal, is imported observing legislated
customs formalities. Duties are occasionally applied to the import of scrap metal,
for example where the MOD has insufficient evidence to support duty relief for reimported
goods. When this occurs, the MOD pays the relevant duties and taxes. Where the scrap
metal is not imported by the MOD, the payment of any duties and taxes is the responsibility
of the Falkland Islands Government or the consignor.</p>
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