NEWS Good news on BHETA’s ‘small parcels’ campaign
for businesses to report unscrupulous activity by overseas companies.
An estimated 100 million small parcel shipments 6
Latest news on BHETA’s ‘small parcels’ lobbying campaign, which aims to persuade the Minimis’ £135 threshold for import duty, ideally to zero, is that the Chancellor has agreed to review the customs treatment of low value imports. The De Minimis threshold refers to the value below which goods can be imported into a country without incurring customs duties. BHETA’s Chief Operating a sharp rise in the volume of products sold directly to consumers in the UK by overseas producers in of the Border Force to check most of these small
Government and huge challenges for UK producers announcement of immediate action by the Trade defending the UK against unfair international trade practices is very encouraging and recognises our industry wide campaign. A change in the De Minimis rate would be good news for all UK suppliers and good news for consumers in terms of product safety The Government’s new stance on the matter comes as part of a raft of measures designed to better monitoring of trade data and increased support
and eBay. Most enter the country with minimal or no This includes goods such as fake i-phone chargers campaigns against knife crime. The Government is conducting a consultation and BHETA will continue to represent its members’ views. If individual stakeholders are looking to engage the government on the review of the customs
lowvalueimports@hmtreasury.gov.uk. ability to lobby successfully on behalf of its members grows with every campaign. By adding the association’s voice to the drive to address De suppliers in general.
bring these issues to the government’s attention. It is pleasing that the government has been listening and For more information on BHETA lobbying and on 0121 237 1130 or via
www.bheta.co.uk.
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