Importing Plants and Plant Products to the UK

Importing plants and plant products to the UK requires strict compliance with government regulations. Aerona Customs Clearance makes the process seamless and compliant.

Whether you import trees, seeds, flowers, or bark from the EU or non-EU countries, our team ensures your documentation, risk classification, and plant health inspections meet all required standards.

Why Aerona For Importing Plants and Plant Products?

We understand phytosanitary rules in detail

We liaise with APHA, SASA, and other authorities on your behalf

We manage IPAFFS notifications, risk assessments and plant passports

We help avoid costly delays or rejected consignments

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What Counts as Plants and Plant Products?

• Living plants and plant parts, including shrubs and trees

• Unprocessed or simply prepared products of plant origin such as wood and bark

Steps for Importing Plants and Plant Products

• Register to import using the IPAFFS system

• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from your exporter

• Notify authorities in advance through IPAFFS

• Comply with identity, physical, and documentary checks

• Pay fees associated with plant health inspections

Importing Plants and Plant Products: EU vs Non-EU

Rules differ depending on the origin. High-risk and medium-risk goods from both EU and non-EU countries must comply with health checks. Aerona helps identify your goods' risk level and ensures proper classification.

Contact Us to Start Importing Plants and Plant Products

Complete the form below or call us for expert assistance with importing your next consignment of plants and plant products.

Let Aerona Simplify Importing Plants and Plant Products

Importing plants and plant products shouldn’t be stressful. Aerona ensures every detail is managed for a fast, compliant entry into the UK.

Common Questions About Importing Plants And Plant Products into the UK;

Do You Need a Phytosanitary Certificate?

Yes, if you are importing plants and plant products classified as high or medium risk. The certificate confirms goods are pest- and disease-free and inspected by a plant health authority.

Where Are Checks Done?

Checks take place at Border Control Posts (BCP) or designated Control Points (CP). If your premises qualify, Aerona can guide you through approval to use your facility as a CP.

What happens if my consignment fails a plant health check?

You may be required to destroy or re-export the goods. Aerona helps you manage these situations professionally.

Can I import plants with wood packaging?

Yes, but the wood must comply with ISPM 15 standards. Aerona will confirm your packaging meets these criteria.

How do I know if my goods are high-risk?

Use the official risk categorisation list, or contact Aerona for a free consultation.

Contact our specialist team right away for expert advice and professional support

SAVE MONEY

Getting everything right first time is vital for anyone whose business involves importing. Customs problems have to be avoided because delays can be disastrous.

SAVE TIME

You can totally rely on the industry’s leading freight agents to ensure your valuable products speed their way through customs and reach your markets without delay.

SAVE HASSLE

In other words you can trust us to take care of everything so that imports arrives safely and on time and you don’t have to worry.

Importing plants and plant products into the UK can be complex.

Aerona makes it easier, faster, and fully compliant with all UK regulations.

Our worldwide customs clearance services incorporate forwarding, logistics, Air and Sea freight to and from virtually all the major nations, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, plus countries throughout the Middle East and Africa.

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