Written questions

Imports: Taxation

Commons · Question 4951 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 4 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Government plans to publish the outcome of the consultation on the taxation of low-value imports; and what assessment has been made of its potential impact on UK businesses.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 4 Jun 2026

At Autumn Budget 2025 the Chancellor announced the removal of the Low Value Import (LVI) relief and published a technical consultation covering the design and implementation of the new LVI customs arrangements. This closed on 6 March, and the government i...