Written questions

Imports: Israel

Commons · Question 28612 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs will take to verify whether goods imported from Israel originate in settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following the announcement of sanctions on 8 September 2026.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 17 Sep 2026

For goods imported from Israel, as is the case now, declarants will be required to confirm on their customs declarations that the goods do not originate in the settlements. Where the appropriate declaration is not provided, or where on the basis of a risk...