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Government Announces Review of Customs Treatment for Low Value Imports to Support Fair Trade

  • Government announced a review of customs treatment for Low Value Imports
  • Current rules allow goods valued at £135 or less to be imported without customs duty
  • UK retailers claim this gives an advantage to overseas competitors
  • Officials will engage stakeholders starting next month
  • Review aims to consider impact on UK consumers and minimize administrative costs
  • Other measures to support free trade are also detailed in the press release

Source: taxscape.deloitte.com

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