Internet: Import Duties
Commons · Question 33808 · Tabled 25 Feb 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Gregory Stafford
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
Answered by James Murray, 3 Mar 2025
The 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...