How to import Atlantic Bluefin tuna into the UK ?

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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.
DRAFT . GB . 2025 . ××××××× – CHEDP

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.

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