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If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
How to import plants, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, trees, seeds and used agricultural machinery from non-EU countries to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Get help to classify various items of iron and steel, primarily those classified under chapter 72.
Get help to classify ceramic articles for import and export.
Use these general provisions to help you determine the origin of your products.
How product specific rules are used to identify the country of origin when importing or exporting between the UK and EU.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
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