- At Budget 2025, the government announced the removal of the customs duty relief on goods imported into the UK at £135 or less.
- The government issued a consultation on the removal of the relief, and the design of the new arrangements.
- Timing: the consultation was issued on 26 November 2025 and will close on 6 March 2026. Customs duty will apply from March 2029 at the latest.
Resources (click to open)
- Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom (HMT, consultation, November 2025)