Written Question·Treasury·UIN 3933
UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 5 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Jim Allister
Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which body is responsible for taking customs duties that are required on goods moved in the red lane from Great Britain to Northern Ireland on arrival in Northern Ireland.
Answer
James MurrayHMRC, as the UK’s customs authority, is responsible for collecting customs duties, where applicable, for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland that are ‘at risk’ of entering the EU.