Personal imports
A personal import is something that you bring into the country for your own personal use and not to sell to other people.
So, for example, if you bring some olive oil back from your holiday in Turkey for you to use at home, that is a personal import. Rules relating to personal imports also cover parcels of food posted from abroad and addressed to an individual in the UK.
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If in doubt, leave it out! (Meat and products of animal origin)
Leaflet available on the HM Revenue & Customs website
If in doubt, leave it out! (Plants)
A joint HMCE/Defra publicity leaflet
Personal food imports
Defra's website
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Frequently asked questions about importing food for personal use
Some frequently asked questions about importing food for personal use.