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Post-Brexit import charges at Dover and Folkestone a 'hammer blow' to the food supply chain system

Defra has confirmed details regarding fees of up to £145 which will be applied to imports of animal products and plants entering the UK from Europe

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The common user charge rates will be effective from April 30 for imports entering the UK at Dover - less than a month away.
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The common user charge rates will be effective from April 30 for imports entering the UK at Dover - less than a month away.

Trade union officials have warned post-Brexit import charges could leave the food supply chain sector ‘on its knees' with fears of food price hikes, empty shelves and added strain on farm businesses...

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