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The fees are intended to cover the cost of operating the border control posts introduced after Brexit, and will not apply to goods brought into the UK for personal use.
The Government has announced a new charge to cover the costs of operating border control posts after Brexit.
Fees of up £145 will be levied on imports of fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt, the government says.
Food suppliers have warned of higher prices and empty supermarket shelves thanks to a new post-Brexit border charge being introduced at the end of the month.
The food and drink supply chain is less than a month away from a complete breakdown as operators struggle to understand the Border Target Operating Model, due to come into force this month, warned trade body Logistics UK.