Government Resources: Introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax and NI Goods declaration

Plastic package tax

Introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2022: This is a new tax that will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is packaging that is predominantly plastic by weight.

 Also please find the link to the consultation that closes next week (17 August).

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-plastic-packaging-tax

Responses to the consultation should be sent to: indirecttaxdesign.team@hmrc.gov.uk

Right to work check process

A newly developed ‘right to work check’ video can be accessed on YouTube here.

Goods declaration NI

Declaring goods you bring into Northern Ireland 'not at risk’ of moving to the EU: Information added on how to claim a repayment if you make a mistake using the duty off-set mechanism and pay more excise duty that is needed.

 

Engagement consultation - TCA

Consultation on engagement with business and civil society groups

 

Operation Brock

Operation Brock: removing sunset clauses and provisions for EU Exit and COVID-19 pandemic from existing traffic management legislation