Measure

Tariff suspension

The measure

The government is maintaining tariff-free imports on over 2,000 goods, ranging from vaccine components to ingredients used by UK food producers. 

 

Who will be affected?

Businesses and people claiming reduced tariffs rate on goods covered by the tariff suspensions currently in force within the UK trade tariff. 

 

When will the measure come into effect?

The new measure will extend, for five years, tariff suspensions on goods already in force.

Our view

This measure will provide continuity for UK traders currently claiming a reduced tariff rate on goods covered by the measure. It will be welcomed as a way to support businesses operating in key sectors, including the UK’s healthcare and life sciences industry, to minimise their liability to customs duty.