Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK with Confidence

Importing wine and drinks into the UK requires compliance with specific rules around documentation, labelling, tax, and food safety. Aerona Customs Clearance guides you through every step.

Why Aerona For Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK?

We help ensure compliance with UK and EU wine regulations

We manage forms like VI-1, VI-2, and Administrative Accompanying Documents

We guide you through FBO and soft drinks levy registration

We prevent costly delays and fines at customs

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Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK from the EU and Beyond

Whether importing from the EU or outside, you must follow food hygiene, customs, and excise regulations. Aerona ensures that your goods enter the UK legally and efficiently.

Key Requirements for Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK

• Register with HMRC for alcohol import permissions

• Provide commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin

• Meet excise duty and VAT obligations

• Use VI-1 or VI-2 forms when importing third-country wines

• Comply with FBO registration and labelling standards

Updated Wine Labelling Rules (Effective January 2024)

From 1 January 2024, wine must display the name and address of a UK-based business marketing the product. This may be an importer or Food Business Operator (FBO). No additional wording like "imported by" is necessary if the importer’s address is included.

Additional Rules for Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK

• Drinks with prohibited additives like BVO or excess benzoic acid are restricted

• Soft drinks with certain food colourings may require warning labels

• Labelled nutrition and ingredients disclosures are required starting from 2024

Contact Us About Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK

Complete the form below or call us to speak with a specialist in importing wine and drinks into the UK.

Let Aerona Simplify Importing Wine and Drinks into the UK

Importing wine and drinks into the UK can be complex. Aerona makes it easier, faster, and fully compliant with all UK regulations.

Common Questions About Importing Wine And Drinks into the UK;

Do I need a VI-1 certificate for wine imports?

You need a VI-1 certificate when importing wines from outside the EU to Great Britain, but not from the EU to Northern Ireland.

What if my drinks contain animal products?

Drinks like milk-based smoothies must enter through approved Border Control Posts. They are subject to TARP regulations and inspection.

What are the tax responsibilities when importing alcohol?

Alcoholic drinks are liable for excise duty and VAT unless held in a bonded warehouse.

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 wine and drinks 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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