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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
Current VAT rates - standard 20% and rates for reduced rate and zero-rated items
Resources for individuals and organisations to use supporting a variety of safety awareness campaigns.
Product Safety Report for Ayan Textile Hoodcord Jacket presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
Find out about Import VAT and Customs Duty when you send gifts into the UK.
Product Recall for Jiuran Black Life Jacket XXL sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of drowning.
Use form BOR286 if you believe the Customs Duty or import VAT was wrongly calculated on an item you imported by post using Royal Mail or Parcelforce.
How VAT works, what VAT is charged on, VAT thresholds and VAT schemes.
Use a separate statement of objection form for each Japanese GI product name you object to.
Find out when you can zero rate books and other forms of printed matter.
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors on the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 and Regulations 2023.
Product recall for jacket presenting a risk of entrapment and injuries.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
ECE Collection Girls Hooded Tracksuit presenting a medium risk of strangulation as it bears cords with free ends in the hood area.
The rules about product labelling - including special rules for retailers and manufacturers in different business sectors (like food, jewellery and toys)
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Following CMA action, millions of consumers can now expect to see accurate and clear green claims when shopping for fashion items with ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda.
Find out how to contact HMRC to help you get a commodity code and what information you’ll need to send us.
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