Online event
Sell your food to the EU: exemptions from import duties and VAT
Friday 16 February at 2:00PM
Want to sell your food products to countries across Europe, but finding it difficult to navigate VAT and import duties? We are here to help demystify the process and make the requirements much more digestible for you!
What you’ll learn
- an overview of the relevant differences between EU and UK VAT and import duties guidelines
- learn which goods qualify for exemptions from import duties and VAT
- under which circumstances food products qualify for exemption
Description
Europe is the UK’s largest export market, and food products are now subject to EU guidance under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
If your company is currently selling or looking to sell food products to EU countries, and you need to demystify what this guidance means for your export activity, then we are here to help!
Join this exclusive UKEA session in partnership with the Food and Drink Exporters Association, which will cover how the current EU import duties and VAT apply and which circumstances your products could qualify for exemption.
Speakers
Sandra Sullivan
Director, UK Food & Drink Exporters Association
Sandra is a specialist in the food and drink export sector, with over 25 years’ experience in creating export success for UK food and drink companies. Sandra is a director of the Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA), a membership community of UK food exporters and professional service members offering peer to peer connections, expertise, contacts and access to a vibrant network. Sandra also heads up the team at PS8, global exhibitions and events specialists in food and drink. Sandra is a member of the Food and Drink Export Council and was awarded an MBE for her services to the food sector in 2016.
Richard Bartlett
Director, Export Unlocked
Richard has worked in logistics for 26 years running his own forwarding business until 2016, and has since joined the Institute of Export & International trade as a consultant delivering Brexit, Rules of origin, Incoterms, Exporting and Importing Workshops.
An enthusiast for all things to do with world trade, Richard understands the many aspects of both importing and exporting, using his vast experience, he is now working closely with Lincolnshire, Cambridge, Essex and Halton Chamber of Commerce delivering over a 120 International Trade workshops.
Robin Hill
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Robin is a versatile professional with experience spanning various business sectors, including blue-chip companies and dynamic startups. His journey includes roles at Burton Group, General Electric, and BUPA. Notably, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing startups in Broking and the wholesale Wine Trade. His diverse background reflects a blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.