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The guidance and forms you need to import a human medicine into the UK, including unlicensed medicines.
Find out what a composite product is, and how to import or move composite products from the EU and Northern Ireland to Great Britain.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
Apply for Temporary Admission to import goods to the UK, or move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, and use them temporarily before re-exporting them.
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
How to import or move food and drink from the EU and Northern Ireland to Great Britain.
How the government monitors imports into the UK.
The documents you need and the border checks your import must pass to import from non-EU countries.
Use form C515 with the Single Administrative Document (SAD) to provide your bulk importer details.
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
Check if you can apply for Authorised Use relief to reduce your payments when you import goods for a specific use. This can include repairs, maintenance or processing.
Guidance for UK wholesalers and manufacturers on how to import human medicines including unlicensed medicines, how to apply for a licence and how much it costs.
How to import or move fish for human consumption to the UK.
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Find out how you can import tobacco products into the UK from countries inside and outside the EU.
Requirements for importers, retailers and wholesalers selling and labelling wine in Great Britain, including labelling laws for wine imports into England from 1 January 2024.
A wholesale dealer in Great Britain may import Qualified Person certified medicines from the European Economic Area if certain checks are made by the ‘Responsible Person (import)’
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
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