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<p>The Government has been clear that we do not want or expect a ‘no deal’ scenario,
however we will continue to do the responsible thing and prepare for all eventualities.</p>In
the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal, customs controls will be required
on UK-EU trade. HMRC has been working closely with key RoRo locations and the businesses
that facilitate trade through these locations to understand how best customs requirements
can be implemented at Dover, Eurotunnel and other ports in Kent. In recognition of
the unique nature of cross-Channel trade, and in response to stakeholder feedback,
we are ensuring that a singular, joint location code covering both Dover and Eurotunnel
can be used for the customs IT systems. This allows the haulier the flexibility of
making last minute changes to routing, which is currently important for hauliers transporting
goods to and from the EU. We will continue to work closely with the Department for
Transport and other key stakeholders to plan for this scenario, including taking into
account industry views on whether such a joint location code should be extended on
any RoRo services that would operate out of Ramsgate.
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