- The UK will end the customs-free £135 threshold on small parcel imports to consumers, as announced in the November 2025 Budget.
- This change is expected to raise £600 million annually and create fairer competition for UK retailers.
- A consultation will be held on the new system, covering data collection, tariff application, possible administrative fees, and VAT changes.
- The US and EU are also ending similar tariff-free thresholds, with the EU introducing parcel administration fees from 2026.
Source: vatcalc.com
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