date:Sep 28, 2018
t of goods from the EU will require a customs declaration which starts at a minimum of 50.
Last year, the UK imported 48 billion worth of food and drink, approximately 40% of the total UK market. Of these, 71% originating from within the EU entered the UK free of customs duties and other trade costs.
While a free trade deal or the Chequers option, would help the food industry avoid tariffs and related duties, a no-deal Brexit could mean significantly higher costs for retailers and consumers.