Lew Finnis wrote:I suspect that mutual self-interest will mean that some system of free movement of goods will remain with little change, if any, to taxes. I don't think the Treasury would want the return of 'duty frees' either, as it's potential lost revenue. Given that so much is computerised these days, I can't see that many jobs being created, either.
Many smaller manufacturers need a freight forwarder to organise collection, loading onto international haulier and any necessary customs and export docs as many don't even know the Brussels Tariff number of the goods they manufacture. There are a lot of phone calls to be made before info can be put on computer and paperwork generated.