How to import Atlantic Bluefin tuna into the UK ?

WHAT you need ?
1, GB Government Gateway user ID registration
2, GB EORI number (Economic Operators Registration & Identification number)
3, VAT number (Value – Added Tax identification number)
4, ICCAT business registration (International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas)
5, IPAFFS Pre-import application (Import of Products, animals, food and feed system)
※ A health certificate is required.
How to get GB Government Gateway user ID ?
https://www.access.service.gov.uk/registration/email
Please complete the registration process on the site.
How to get GB EORI number ?
https://www.gov.uk/eori/apply-for-eori
Please complete the registration process on the site.
How to get VAT number ?
Talk to your business accountant.
How to register your business with ICCAT ?
https://abft-lab.com/topics/ecology/774
Click above to go to the page explaining.
How to apply for pre-import ?
Decide the planned import date.
A provisional AWB will be issued.
Once you apply for the provisional AWB, you will receive a draft import number.
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Importer provide to exporter the draft import number.
The exporter will then proceed to obtain a government issued health certificate.
1 : AWB (AirWay Bill)
2 : Health certificate
3 : eBCD (electric Bluefin tuna Catch Document)
4 : Pacing list
Apply these four documents to complete your import application.
TARIFFS
Tariffs on Bluefin tuna import to UK.
“NO tariffs” from the EU & JAPAN & CANADA & TURKEY & MAXICO.
20% tariffs from the CHINA.
20% tariffs from the USA.
6,6% tariffs from the NORWAY & ICE LAND.