Government Suspends Duty On 89 Summer Products
The UK Government has announced a temporary suspension of duty on 89 products that it refers to as ‘everyday’ summer essentials, which will be effective from 27th April 2025.
The suspension on these products is expected to save businesses around £17 million per year over the next two years and includes specific types of pasta, fruit juice, coconut oil, pine nuts, spices, plywood, plastics and gardening products.
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said “free and open trade grows economies, lowers prices and helps businesses to sell to the world, which is why we’re cutting tariffs on a range of products. From food to furniture, this will reduce the cost of everyday items for businesses, with savings hopefully passed onto consumers”.
Adding “As we face a new era of global trade, this government is going further faster to make Britain the best country to do business, delivering on our Plan for Change. These suspensions are just another example of that”.
The UK has previously reduced tariffs on certain imported goods, in an attempt to benefit British consumers with better choice, quality and prices on products like fruit juices from Peru and vacuum cleaners from Malaysia.
More specific details of the product tariff cuts can be found HERE.
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