The UK and EU customs clearance for animal products requires both SPS health checks and customs declarations to be reconciled. This guide explains the dual-track process, key notification steps, and a pre-clearance checklist to avoid delays.
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Key Takeaways
UK importers must submit the CHED notification at least one working day before arrival, attaching the health certificate, to receive a unique notification number.
The commodity code determines the CHED type, duty rate and risk category under the Border Target Operating Model for importers.
EU exporters and importers must submit the Common Health Entry Document through TRACES NT before arrival; the CHED reference is then included in the customs declaration.
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The declaration must contain data that reconciles with the notification, the health certificate and the invoice, matching quantities, names and dates.
Primary source
Read the full article at iCustomsThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 16 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United Kingdom. The original source is iCustoms.
