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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 拢145 which will be applied to imports of animal products and plants entering the UK from Europe

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 5 min read
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 鈥榦n its knees' with fears of food price hikes, empty shelves and added strain on farm businesses...

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