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.

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.

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

Alinea Customs Briefing When an overseas supplier provides a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code,…
UK CBAM Frequently Asked Questions

UK CBAM Frequently Asked Questions

What is UK CBAM? UK CBAM is a tax applied to the emissions associated with…
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

Alinea Customs Briefing On 17 June 2026, the UK government released a press statement identifying…