Importing from confectionary India

[francey]

Hi

I an in need of some help, I am trying to bring a certain line of confectionary from India into the UK, I have a price and shipping costs quoted by my would be supplier, he has quoted me $720 and $217 also we quote the prices are fob on your port.

I am really confused about the import charges etc, I know the price is to port of entry and that is not a problem, What charges am I likely to incur for import charges, VAT? Customs the procuct contains milk and cocoa from outside the EU and is likely to have an extra costs, I know.

Is there anyone who can give me a breakdown of the import charges I am likely to face, I really am not sure where to start? I need to know if it is viable to place the oder or not.

May Thanks

 

[GraemeL]

I was about to reply and then wondered if this was sea freight or air freight? Can confectionery travel in a damp container?

 

[francey]

Its air frieght

 

[GraemeL]

Right. I only deal in sea so I will leave others to give you advice.

G

 

[Wavecrest Ltd]

The main issue will be getting it past Port Health. They will want a full ingredients list with percentages. Certain additives are banned in the EU.

 

[francey]

The main issue will be getting it past Port Health. They will want a full ingredients list with percentages. Certain additives are banned in the EU.

Thanks, I am aware of this and obtaining this information, is already in hand, once I have done this what next ?

 

[Vardan 89]

Francey,

Try calling the below team at HMRC and they will guide you . They are very helpful.

Tariff Classification Service (for Tariff classification matters)
HM Revenue and Customs
Customs Duty Liability Team - Tariff Classification

Tariff Classification Service (for Tariff classification matters)
HM Revenue and Customs
Customs Duty Liability Team - Tariff Classification
Telephone: (01702) 366077


Good luck
Darsh

 

[telabadmanwot]

You will have trouble importing milk from outside the EU.

Is your product a well known brand? If it is 'home made' You have 0 chance of succeeding

You can find more info on your real problem (importing a milk product) with EU legislation...



The importation rules for milk and milk products for human consumption solely govern the introduction of those products into the EU from third countries.

The following rules must be respected before milk and milk products can be imported into the EU:

1. Milk and milk products for import into the EU must fulfil certain basic animal health criteria for import into the EU. This ensures that milk and milk products also conform to the animal health requirements laid down in Community legislation and is intended to safeguard the animal health situation in the EU.

The products have to be on a list of approved suppliers from countries approved by the EU.


Read council directive 2002/99/EC
Sorry I cant post links or I would have posted up the directive for you.