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Information about samples and import duties.
If you’re importing commercial samples from countries outside the UK, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Send samples (classified as UN3373 biological substance category B) to APHA according to the ADR regulations and P650 packing instructions.
Guidance for food traders on how to submit a sample to the Government Chemist for second expert opinion.
How vets in England and Wales can submit samples to APHA for non-statutory diagnostic testing.
Find out the tests that are most commonly requested from APHA, their test codes, and the correct laboratory to send samples.
Guidance for local authorities, port health authorities and food traders on how to submit a sample for referee analysis.
How vets can submit samples to APHA laboratory testing services and prices for these services.
When sampling of testing of goods held under customs warehousing procedure is permitted, and how to apply for authorisation to take a sample.
Find out about the duty-free samples and duty-paid samples you can take as an alcoholic products producer.
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