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Exporting dairy & food from Lublin to the UK — veterinary certificates, IPAFFS

Updated: 2026-04-20 · Easy Clearance — UK customs broker

This information is general and does not constitute legal or tax advice. For individual cases, please speak to a consultant.

Lublin and the Lublin region are Poland's agricultural heartland: Mlekovita Lublin (dairy), SM Mlekpol (cheese), fruit and vegetable preserves, meat products. Exporting dairy and food to the UK: BTOM (Border Target Operating Model UK, in force since 2024) — mandatory pre-notification via IPAFFS (Import of products, animals, food and feed system UK). Requirements: health certificate signed by a Polish vet

(Veterinary Inspectorate PL), BIP (Border Inspection Post) in the UK for products of animal origin. HS codes: 04 (dairy), 02 (meat), 07–08 (vegetables/fruit), 16 (processed meat). Duty: typically 0% under the TCA for EU-origin goods.

Route Lublin–Dover: approx. 2,000 km via Warsaw. Easy Clearance services: food export clearance, IPAFFS documentation support, ENS. Prices: clearance from £45 to £120.

Need customs clearance?

Send the invoice and CMR — documents ready before the driver reaches the border.

UK export
£45 to £120
ENS
£25 to £50
T1 transit
£200 to £500
UK import
£45 to £150

Ranges are indicative — an exact quote follows once documents are submitted.

Frequently asked questions

How much does UK customs clearance cost for exporting dairy and food from Lublin to the UK?expand_more

UK import declaration: from £45 to £120. ENS/S&S GB: from £25 to £50. T1 transit: from £200 to £500. The ranges are indicative — an exact quote follows once documents are submitted.

How fast does Easy Clearance prepare the documents?expand_more

Documents are ready before the driver reaches the border — from the moment a complete set of documents is submitted. For regular clients we operate 24/7.

What documents should I prepare for customs clearance?expand_more

Minimum: commercial invoice, packing list, CMR, and a PL EORI number. Depending on the goods, certificates may be required (UKCA, IPAFFS, EUR.1). Easy Clearance helps you assemble the documentation.

Do I need a GB EORI to export from Poland to the UK?expand_more

Under DAP or EXW terms — no. The UK consignee uses their own GB EORI. Under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — yes, or you can use an indirect customs representative (Easy Clearance acting as the indirect representative).

How do I place an order with Easy Clearance?expand_more

Send the invoice and CMR via WhatsApp (+44 7404 091503) or the contact form. We reply within an hour during working hours.

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