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HM Treasury announces Low Value Imports review and enhanced trade remedies measures

Published on: 02 May 2025
Published by LNB News

LNB News 02/05/2025

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Issue Date: 02 May 2025

Published Date: 02 May 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

HM Treasury has announced a review of the customs treatment of Low Value Imports, which currently allows goods valued at £135 or less to enter the UK without customs duty. The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) will implement immediate measures including enhanced trade data monitoring, increased support for businesses reporting unfair practices, and accelerated investigation processes. The announcement comes in response to concerns from UK retailers about competitive disadvantages from overseas competitors. HM Treasury will begin stakeholder engagement from June 2025, to examine impacts on consumers and administrative costs. These measures form part of the government's broader strategy to address practices such as the dumping of cheap goods into the UK market.

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