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IMPORTING FOOD & PERISHABLES
TO THE UK

A GUIDE TO IMPORTING FOOD AND PERISHABLES TO THE UK

Alinea Customs specialises in customs clearance for food imports.

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

Many clients have reported to us that it has taken them a long time to contact HMRC or the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and they are pointed to where they can find information, rather than receiving a comprehensive and direct answer to their query.

The team at Alinea Customs provides expertise in UK customs compliance with the food and perishables sector, and advice on exporting to international markets as covered in Exporting Food and Perishables from the UK.

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In the articles below, Alinea Customs provides guides to:

For further information or to set up your customs clearance account and authorise Alinea Customs to handle IPAFFS administration on behalf of your company please contact our team.

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The UK government proposes to introduce new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU from 2027

The UK government proposes to introduce new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU from 2027

Alinea Customs Briefing On Monday 9th March, Emma Reynolds set out how UK exporters and…
US CBP Proposes Refund Mechanism for International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs

US CBP Proposes Refund Mechanism for International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs

US Policy Insight into the IEEPA / reciprocal tariffs refund mechanism proposed on 6th March…
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM): Policy Summary – UK government publishes draft secondary legislation

Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM): Policy Summary – UK government publishes draft secondary legislation

Alinea Customs Briefing On 10 February 2026, the UK government published secondary carbon border adjustment…
TEFAF Maastricht – Preparatory steps when moving Fine Art and Cultural Goods into the European Union

TEFAF Maastricht – Preparatory steps when moving Fine Art and Cultural Goods into the European Union

Alinea Customs provide insight into the preparatory steps that are required to comply with the…
Alinea Customs selected for Customs Brokerage services to the Carrington plant by Highview

Alinea Customs selected for Customs Brokerage services to the Carrington plant by Highview

Alinea Customs has been selected to provide customs brokerage services to Highview for the Carrington…
The Exporter’s Playbook

The Exporter’s Playbook

Alinea Customs are pleased to publish The Exporter’s Playbook in partnership with Trade Treasury Payments. This practical…