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Latest updates on Irish customs regulations and trade guidance

regulations8 December 2025

CBAM in Ireland — What Importers of Steel, Cement and Aluminium Need to Do Now

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) becomes financially binding in 2026. Irish importers of CBAM-covered goods need to be Authorised Declarants, file quarterly reports, and buy CBAM certificates. Here's the practical roadmap.

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guides18 November 2025

Turkey to Ireland — A Practical Trade & Customs Guide

Turkey and the EU are in a Customs Union, but trading with Ireland isn't quite that simple. Here's what Turkish exporters need to know about origin documents, routes, and duty optimisation when shipping to Dublin.

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guides3 November 2025

Postponed VAT Accounting in Ireland — Don't Pay Import VAT in Cash

Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) lets you self-account for Irish import VAT on your VAT3 return rather than paying it in cash at the border. Here's how to activate it and the common mistakes that lose you the benefit.

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guides20 October 2025

Dublin Port — A Customs Clearance Guide for Importers

Dublin Port handles roughly half of all Ireland's external trade. Here's how customs clearance actually works at the port, what hauliers need to know, and how to avoid waiting in the wrong queue.

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regulations10 October 2025

Ireland AES: The Export System You Must Now Use

Since 2023, every export from Ireland to a non-EU destination goes through AES — the Automated Export System. Here's how it differs from the old ECS, what data is required, and how to get proof of export for VAT zero-rating.

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guides26 September 2025

Ireland AIS Import Declaration — A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about Irish Revenue's Automated Import System (AIS): data sets, required documents, common rejections, and how clearance actually flows at Dublin Port.

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