- New regulations amend rules for UK businesses claiming customs duty repayment on goods brought into Northern Ireland.
- Changes affect the customs duty waiver scheme (CDWS) and the Northern Ireland duty reimbursement scheme (DRS).
- Aim is to make the schemes more accessible and effective in reducing duty burdens.
- Businesses can switch from CDWS to DRS relief, avoiding State aid classification, under certain conditions.
- DRS claims can now be made for interchangeable goods in mixed stock; regulations take effect on 25 May 2026.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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