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<p>DCMS has engaged extensively with union bodies, companies, orchestras, individual
musical practitioners and cultural organisations. We understand the importance of
being able to tour. We recognise that this depends on musicians and crew being able
to move quickly and easily between countries, taking necessary equipment with them.</p><p>
</p><p>We want a relationship with the EU based on friendly cooperation. On temporary
entry for business purposes (mode 4), a reciprocal agreement based on best precedent
will mean that UK citizens will be able to undertake some business activities in the
EU without a work permit, on a short-term basis. The same would apply for EU citizens
making business visits to the UK. The precise details, including range of activities,
documentation needed, and the time limit, will be negotiated.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>There
are several options currently available which allow certain goods to be imported temporarily
into the UK from outside the EU without payment of duties, subject to certain conditions.
These include ATA Carnet and Temporary Admission (TA). Similarly there are options,
including ATA Carnet and Returned Goods Relief (RGR), that allow certain goods to
be reimported to the UK following temporary export to another customs territory without
payment of duties. At the end of the Transition Period, ATA Carnets, RGR and TA will
all become options for temporarily moving musical instruments and equipment between
the UK and EU.</p><p> </p><p>DEFRA has already expanded the list of CITES-designated
points of entry and exit available post Transition Period to a total of 29. They will
continue to work with port operators, Border Force, and industry to analyse trade
flows and will designate further PoE where there is clear evidence of benefit to the
UK.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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