tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation2026-05-14T09:00:02+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/importing-live-animals-or-animal-products-from-non-eu-countries-general-licences-and-authorisations2026-05-14T09:00:02+01:00General licences and authorisations to import live animals or animal productsLicences and authorisations to import genetic material, research and diagnostic samples, trade samples and display items, and some live animals and animal products.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/join-the-list-of-authorised-distance-plant-sellers2026-05-07T16:27:15+01:00Join the list of authorised distance plant sellersAdd your business to the Animal and Plant Health Agency list of authorised distance plant sellers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/plant-imports-authorised-border-control-posts-in-the-uk2026-05-01T12:29:43+01:00Plant imports: authorised border control posts in the UKA list of places where you can bring consignments of plants, seeds and produce into the UK, including ports and airports.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/duty-suspensions-and-tariff-quotas2026-04-30T15:28:03+01:00UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotasTemporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for importing goods into the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/trading-under-sanctions-with-russia2026-04-23T12:26:40+01:00Trading under sanctions with RussiaWhat import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK persons, including UK businesses and UK natural persons, when trading with Russia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/how-to-use-exceptions-and-licences-to-comply-with-sanctions2026-04-23T12:26:39+01:00How to use exceptions and licences to comply with sanctions How to check if certain transactions, goods and services are exempt from sanctions measures (exceptions), and how to use or apply for sanctions licences. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-trade-sanctions-licence2026-04-23T12:26:37+01:00How to apply for a trade sanctions licenceFind out which body is responsible for licensing your activity, and send your application to the correct team.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/wood-packaging-material-for-import-and-export2026-04-22T15:15:39+01:00Wood packaging material for import and exportIf you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/importing-and-exporting-waste2026-04-01T12:00:00+01:00Waste: export and importThe controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/look-up-considerations-for-trade-licences-under-the-belarus-sanctions2026-03-05T09:53:19+00:00Look up considerations for trade licences under the Belarus sanctionsAs part of the statutory guidance, a look-up guide listing considerations for granting trade sanctions licences.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/import-controls2026-03-02T16:05:08+00:00Import controlsHow to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/notice-to-importers-2956-import-of-equipment-that-could-be-used-for-torture2026-03-02T16:04:19+00:00Notice to Importers 2956: import of equipment that could be used for tortureNotice explaining that certain goods will be subject to a UK import ban or licensing requirement due to their potential use as "torture equipment", replacing all previous NTIs on this issue.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ofsi-general-licence-int202556357002026-02-24T08:12:07+00:00OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635700Details for OFSI General licence INT/2025/5635700, Russian Oil Exempt Projectstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/import-live-animals-and-germinal-products-from-the-eu-to-great-britain2026-02-18T13:47:14+00:00Import live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great BritainHow to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/hmrc-email-alerts-videos-and-webinars-about-importing-and-exporting2026-02-13T10:55:26+00:00HMRC email updates, videos and webinars about importing and exportingLearn about about importing and exporting goods.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/clarifying-information-imports-of-live-animals-iin-gen52026-02-12T14:53:10+00:00Clarifying information: imports of live animals and germinal products - IIN GEN/5Clarifications on technical information about the import requirements for live animals and germplasm, for use by vets, importers and border officials.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/eight-toothed-european-spruce-bark-beetle-ips-typographus2026-02-11T09:25:18+00:00Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus)Find out about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), including how to report sightings.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/financial-sanctions-guidance-for-importers-and-exporters2026-01-28T12:47:11+00:00Financial sanctions guidance for importers and exportersGuidance for UK financial sanctions in relation to importers and exporterstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/transiting-animals-and-animal-products-through-great-britain2026-01-09T11:57:49+00:00Transiting animals and animal products through Great BritainRules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/controls-on-mercury2026-01-05T08:00:05+00:00Controls on mercury added productsThe rules for manufacturing mercury added products in Great Britain, as well as importing and exporting them between Great Britain and non-EU countries.