GB to Northern Ireland and Ireland produce movements.
Two destinations on the same island with two completely different sets of requirements. Northern Ireland shipments fall under the Windsor Framework while loads to the Republic of Ireland are considered a full EU export.
Great Britain to Northern Ireland
The Windsor Framework governs the movement of goods from Great Britain into Northern Ireland, with routes designed to reduce checks on goods staying within the United Kingdom. You're likely to meet: the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) for retail agri-food goods, plant health labelling for qualifying plants and plant products, "Not for EU" labelling on certain goods, and movement information submitted before goods travel.
Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is an EU member state, so a movement from Great Britain is a full export from the UK and a full import into the EU. This will require a UK export declaration, an EU import entry, and possible checks on arrival.
We move produce on both lanes on temperature-controlled trailers through our haulier network and help with export declarations and corresponding import entries, as well as scheme classification for Northern Ireland consignments.
This page was last reviewed in August 2026 and is written in general terms for that reason. Northern Ireland arrangements have changed repeatedly since 2023, so confirm current requirements on gov.uk before shipping, or ask us to confirm it for your specific goods and route.
Common questions
Do I need a customs declaration to send produce to Northern Ireland?
Movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland involve customs and agri-food processes even though Northern Ireland is part of the UK. What's required depends on the goods, the route and whether they qualify for one of the Windsor Framework schemes.
Is sending produce to Dublin the same as sending it to Belfast?
No. The Republic of Ireland is an EU member state, so a shipment there is a full export from the UK and a full import into the EU. Northern Ireland movements sit under the Windsor Framework, which provides schemes that can reduce requirements for qualifying goods.
What is NIRMS?
The Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme covers retail agri-food goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland for sale to end consumers. Registered businesses can move eligible goods under the scheme's conditions rather than under full third-country certification.
How current is this guidance?
This page was last reviewed in August 2026 and is written in general terms for that reason. Northern Ireland arrangements have changed repeatedly since 2023, so confirm current requirements on gov.uk before shipping.
Last reviewed: August 2026. Windsor Framework requirements change more often than most border rules.