The Department for International Trade is preparing the UK’s first independent tariff policy in almost fifty years. This Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff will enter into force on 1 January 2021.
The tariffs will apply to all goods imported into the UK, unless an exception such as a preferential arrangement or tariff suspension applies. In particular, this tariff will not apply to goods coming from developing countries that benefit under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, or to goods originating from countries with which the UK has negotiated a free trade agreement (FTA).
This consultation closes at
For more information on getting involved with the Global Tariff consultation, visit: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-uk-global-tariff
The government is also working to boost economic activity across the UK, ensuring that towns, cities and regions across the country can begin to benefit from the opportunities of leaving the EU. As part of this work, the government aims to create up to 10 freeports in locations across the UK.
The government wants to establish freeports, which have different customs rules than the rest of the country, that are innovative hubs, boost global trade, attract inward investment and increase productivity. In doing so, the government wants freeports to generate employment opportunities to the benefit of some of our most deprived communities around the UK.
To support this work, they are running a formal consultation to understand your thoughts on the UK’s plans for freeports. They aim to feed your views into the policy development process.
This consultation closes at 11.59pm on Monday 20 April 2020
For more information on getting involved with the Freeports consultation, visit: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/freeports-consultation