EXPORTING FOOD & PERISHABLES

FROM THE UK

A GUIDE TO EXPORTING FOOD AND PERISHABLES FROM THE UK

Alinea Customs specialises in customs clearance across the food and perishables sector.

Our experienced and professional team handles all aspects of the administrative process on behalf of your company, ensuring compliance.

Since the 1st January 2021, the European Union have introduced strict regulatory compliance requirements for traders in food, agricultural, and animal by-products products exported from the UK.

Businesses that sell into Northern Ireland will have their certification funded by the UK government, however traders who sell into the European Union will have to pay a fee for licenses.

The new import controls introduce pre-notifications for goods arriving in the EU to be lodged via the Traces NT system.

In this article, Alinea Customs provides a guide to:

Managing US–UK Imports: A Guide to US HTS and UK Tariff Classification

Managing US–UK Imports: A Guide to US HTS and UK Tariff Classification

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UK CBAM Frequently Asked Questions

UK CBAM Frequently Asked Questions

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UK and EU CBAM: Comparing the Architecture Behind the Carbon Cost

UK and EU CBAM: Comparing the Architecture Behind the Carbon Cost

Alinea Customs Briefing - In this article, we examine the differences between UK and EU…
Unauthorised Imports and Parallel Trade: Protecting Your Brand and Market

Unauthorised Imports and Parallel Trade: Protecting Your Brand and Market

Alinea Customs Briefing Parallel trade occurs when a trader sells goods purchased from an external…
The EU Cultural Goods Act 2019/880 seminar hosted at The Lansdowne Club. Photography by Oliver Goodrich.
Managing Temporary Admission for Art Galleries and Auction Houses: The Case for Specialist Customs Counsel

Managing Temporary Admission for Art Galleries and Auction Houses: The Case for Specialist Customs Counsel

Alinea Customs Briefing - For galleries, auction houses and fine art logistics providers, the international…
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement enters into force on July 15th 2026

The UK-India Free Trade Agreement enters into force on July 15th 2026

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