Written Question·Treasury·UIN 30535
Parcels: Import Duties
Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 18 February 2025
Question
Abtisam Mohamed
Labour — Sheffield Central
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of phasing out the exemption on customs duties that is allowed for parcels under £135.
Answer
James MurrayThe Government recognises that the increasing popularity of overseas retailers and use of the customs duty relief for imports valued below £135 has caused concern for some stakeholders.The purpose of the customs duty relief is to prevent disproportionate ...
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