The Welsh Government is pressing for unfettered access to EU markets when we leave the EU on 29 March 2019. We understand how important that is to our fishing industry because 80% of exports are to the EU. Even with unfettered access, your business may need to comply with new arrangements. We will keep you updated on those negotiations and new arrangements.

If we leave the EU without a deal, we will become what is called a ‘third country’. This means new certificates and documentation will be required, by the EU, before products can be exported. These include Export Catch Certificates and Export Health Certificates.

We export whelk under an EU trade agreement with South Korea. This means we pay no tariffs. If we leave the EU without a deal, the UK will lose access to this agreement. The UK Government has already approached South Korea to negotiate a new one. But, if agreement can not be reached, you will need to comply with whatever arrangements are agreed; for example exports may be subject to tariffs.

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