To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made on any new arrangements required for the transportation of goods for musical events when touring in Europe following the end of the transition period for the UK's departure from the EU.
Answered on
14 December 2020
We understand the importance for musicians to be able to tour and to take their equipment with them. Whilst we are unable to comment on the outcome of negotiations with the EU, we have advised businesses to prepare for a new set of requirements when temporarily moving goods between the UK and EU after the end of the Transition Period.
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. At the end of the Transition Period, ATA Carnets, Returned Goods Relief and Temporary Admissions will all become options for temporarily moving musical instruments and equipment between the UK and EU.