Written Question·Treasury·UIN 33808
Internet: Import Duties
Tabled: 25 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Gregory Stafford
Conservative — Farnham and Bordon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure that online companies such as (a) Temu and (b) Shein are paying their due and import taxes for sales of products in the United Kingdom.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government recognises the increasing popularity of overseas retailers. VAT is due on all imports of goods into the UK at the same rate as domestic transactions, meaning that overseas retailers contribute to the Exchequer. Imports valued below £135 can...
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