Guidance

Intermediate products - Import Information Notes

Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing intermediate products to Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 2 December 2024
• Last updated: 26 August 2025 — See all updates

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Import of intermediate products - Import Information Note (IIN) ABP/20

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• General information for imports of animal by-products - Import Information Note GEN/3

• Clarifying information for imports of animal products - IIN GEN/4

Published 2 December 2024

Last updated 26 August 2025 + show all updates

1. 26 August 2025

   Updated to clarify that unprocessed raw material is not considered an intermediate product. Also updated guidance on required documentation. From 30 April 2025, EU traders can choose to use importer declarations for these products. From 1 September 2025, Port Health Authorities (PHAs) will accept digitally signed importer declaration (e-signature) from both EU and non-EU countries.

2. 2 December 2024

   First published.