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VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
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If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
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Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
An explanation of the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and identification of status.
Indoor airborne allergens are particles present in indoor environments that can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Check the tariff classification for an oval shaped article consisting of crocheted textile fabric.
Product recall for Go Plus Inflatable Bubble Massage Spa Portable Round Hot Tub presenting a serious risk of electric shock
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for Inflatable Horse Costume presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
Product Safety Report for Crayon Inflatable presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
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