Deep Frozen importing from United Kingdom
Professional transport of Deep Frozen from United Kingdom to the Netherlands. IATA category perishables, flight time approximately 1.5 hours to Schiphol.
Deep Frozen
Specifications & requirements
- Temperature-controlled
- Limited shelf life
- Stackable
- Health certificate (veterinary), Certificate of Origin, AWB with temperature specification and dry ice declaration
- DGR Shipper's Declaration for dry ice (UN1845)
- packing list and commercial invoice
- fish wholesalers
- meat exporters
- pharmaceutical companies
- luxury food importers
- restaurant suppliers
Deep frozen by air freight: maintaining quality over long distances
At first glance, deep frozen products may not seem like a logical choice for air freight — sea freight in refrigerated containers is much cheaper after all. But for certain deep frozen products, air freight is the right choice due to quality, freshness, or urgency reasons.
When deep frozen by plane?
- High-quality seafood: deep frozen lobster, scallops, tuna, and other premium seafood for the restaurant sector — where quality deteriorates too much during prolonged sea freight transport
- Pharmaceutical deep frozen products: vaccines, biologicals, and certain blood products require -20°C or lower and cannot be transported by ship
- Seasonal urgency: if a specific deep frozen product must be urgently available — e.g., for a major buyer or a retail chain that missed stock
- Small, high-value batches: where the value per kg justifies the higher air freight rates
Aircargo.nl is fully equipped for deep frozen transport: from dry ice calculation to veterinary notifications and NVWA clearance.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom · Europe
- pharmaceuticals
- aerospace components
- food
- valuable goods
- electronics
Importing from the United Kingdom
Importing from the UK to the Netherlands is post-Brexit formally a customs clearance with all accompanying documents: commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin and any permits. For goods of British origin, a zero rate applies under the TCA agreement, provided documentation is correct.
Popular British products
- Pharmaceuticals and biotech products
- Aerospace components (UK is a major aircraft producer)
- Whisky and food products (with DEFRA documents)
- Fintech hardware and software
Aircargo.nl handles the complete post-Brexit clearance and ensures your goods arrive without customs surprises.
Deep frozen air freight considerations
Uninterrupted frozen cold chain
Deep frozen products must be kept at a minimum of -18°C throughout the entire transport. This requires dry ice (carbon dioxide, UN1845 — DGR-classified), certified freezing containers (unit load devices), or a combination of both. Aircargo.nl arranges the correct cooling based on flight duration and product.
Dry ice — DGR consideration
Dry ice is a dangerous good (UN1845, class 9) and must be documented on the AWB and Shipper’s Declaration. The amount of dry ice per shipment is limited by airline regulations. Aircargo.nl always calculates the required amount of dry ice based on flight time plus buffer hours and documents this correctly.
Health certificates
Deep frozen products of animal origin (meat, fish, shellfish) require a veterinary health certificate upon import into the EU and are inspected at designated border inspection posts (BIPs). Aircargo.nl pre-notifies the shipment to the NVWA for smooth clearance.
Deep Frozen importing from United Kingdom?
Receive a tailored quote for import of Deep Frozen from United Kingdom. We reply on average within 4 hours.
The import process for Deep Frozen from United Kingdom
Quote & coordination
Pickup & export in United Kingdom
Arrival Schiphol & clearance
Delivery within the Netherlands
Frequently Asked Questions — Deep Frozen from United Kingdom
What IATA requirements apply for importing Deep Frozen?
Our local agent provides export documentation according to IATA category perishables. Upon arrival at Schiphol, our AEO-certified customs department clears the shipment. You will receive copies of all relevant documents.
What does import of Deep Frozen from United Kingdom cost?
The total cost includes air freight rates, handling, clearance, and possible import duties/VAT. For Deep Frozen (typically 100–8000 kg) we calculate this upfront so you face no surprises. Request a quote.
How long does import by air freight from United Kingdom take?
Flight time United Kingdom → Schiphol is approximately 1.5 hours. Including pickup in United Kingdom, flight, clearance, and delivery, the turnaround time averages 3–5 working days.
What documents are needed for importing Deep Frozen?
For import, commercial invoice, packing list, and Air Waybill are mandatory. For Deep Frozen additional Health certificate (veterinary), Certificate of Origin, AWB with temperature specification and dry ice declaration; DGR Shipper's Declaration for dry ice (UN1845); packing list and commercial invoice apply. Imports from countries outside the EU incur import duties and VAT — depending on the HS code.
Is Deep Frozen delivered to your home after clearance?
Yes. After clearance at Schiphol, we deliver throughout the Netherlands and the Benelux. You can also pick up at our warehouse in Aalsmeer.
Deep Frozen importing from United Kingdom?
Receive a tailored quote for import of Deep Frozen from United Kingdom. We reply on average within 4 hours.