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Talk to usUnder US customs law, goods can be entered by the owner or purchaser, or by a licensed customs broker they designate, and the importer of record is liable for the duties (19 U.S.C. 1484; 19 CFR 141.1). For FDA-regulated food, the importer of record also has to deal with FDA entry review. Global Import Agent can act as your US importer of record.
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Learn more about UK IoRLearn moreTo import food into the EU you need an EU EORI number and a customs declaration, and the food must comply with EU food law, which makes food business operators responsible for the safety of the food they place on the market (Regulation (EC) No 178/2002). Global Import Agent handles EU import compliance for overseas food and drink brands.
Learn more about EU Food & Beverage ImportsLearn moreTo import food into Great Britain you need an EORI number that starts with GB, and certain goods, including products of animal origin and high-risk food and feed, must be pre-notified on IPAFFS before they arrive (GOV.UK). The food must also meet UK labelling and both safety rules. Global Import Agent handles UK import compliance for overseas food and drink brands.
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Requirements vary by product and destination. These answers outline the starting point for the questions we receive most often.
Ask our teamAn Importer of Record (IOR) is legally responsible for ensuring imported goods comply with U.S. regulations. If you’re a foreign company importing regulated products like medical devices, alcohol, or food, you need an IOR to handle compliance, documentation, and tax payments.
Depending on the product, you may need:
Yes. Medical devices must comply with EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and carry a CE mark. For the UK, products must comply with UKCA regulations and be registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency).
COLA ( Certificate of Label Approval) is required by the TTB for alcohol imports. Before you can sell imported alcohol in the U.S., your labels must be reviewed and approved by the TTB.
Yes. All tobacco products imported into the U.S. must be registered with the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). We assist with product listing, ingredient submission, and compliance with FDA tobacco regulations.
Importers must comply with FDA, USDA, and CBP regulations in the U.S., FSA and Trading Standards in the UK, and EU Food Safety Laws. This includes proper labeling, food safety documentation, and customs clearance procedures
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