By leaving the EU on 01/02/2020, the UK became a “third country” in relation to the EU. However, until the end of 2020, a transitional period will apply, during which the UK and the EU will attempt to reach an agreement on their future relations.
For the duration of the transitional period (from 01/02/2020 to 31/12/2020), existing conditions shall remain in place for imports and exports, for the provision and acceptance of services between the UK and the EU, without additional restrictions, based on the existing and valid licences. Nothing will change for private citizens either (trading will not be subject to customs, import quotas, or any other obstacles).
