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You can claim a relief to pay no Customs Duty and VAT if you are importing or presenting a decoration or award in the UK.
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
Eastern Region Judge G Sinclair, Mr R Thomas MRICS and Mr O N Miller BSc sitting on 10 July 2019
Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.
Southern Region, Mrs J Coupe FRICS (Chairman), Miss C Barton BSc MRICS and Mr M Woodrow MRICS on 12 February 2024
We review new designs of coins, medals, seals and decorations and then recommend preferred designs to the government. RMAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by HM Treasury .
Find out which types of food are zero-rated and which are standard-rated for VAT purposes.
Southern Region, Judge Dovar on 26 February 2019
Product recall for Matalan Candy Cane Pick Christmas Decoration presenting a risk of cuts and injuries.
Product Recall for Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations presenting a risk of choking.
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