Wine imports and exports
Overview of the rules for NI wine importers, exporters, producers, retailers and distributors.
Import and export requirements for wine, as well as certification, have been affected by the EU Exit.
Imports
You do not need to provide a VI-1 certificate if you are importing wine:
- into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales)
- from the EU to Northern Ireland
You will need to provide an if you鈥檙e importing wine from outside the EU directly into Northern Ireland.
Exports
You must before you:
- export wine that is produced in Great Britain to the EU
- move wine that is produced in Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Your self-certification will confirm your wine complies with EU regulations. You must attach your self-certificate to your consignment of wine when it is exported.
If you're an authorised trader moving wine to Northern Ireland
Supermarkets and their trusted suppliers moving wine to Northern Ireland do not need official certification. This is part of the .
Export or move wine that is not produced in Great Britain or the EU
There are steps you need to follow if you are:
- moving wine produced in non-EU countries from Great Britain into Northern Ireland
- exporting wine produced in non-EU countries from Great Britain to the EU
You must also follow these steps if you are bottling wine from the EU and exporting it from Great Britain to the EU or moving it into Northern Ireland.
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