HM Revenue & Customs is developing new sanctions and enforcement measures to combat illicit tobacco duty evasion and smuggling, including draft regulations on traceability, security features, and electronic sales suppression. The strategy aims to create effective deterrents against tobacco smuggling, which currently operates with limited enforcement consequences, and addresses related issues like illegal meat imports.
In response to: Stubbing out the problem: A new strategy to tackle illicit tobacco
HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force's refreshed strategy to tackle illicit tobacco.
This tax information and impact note is about new powers that HMRC have to tackle tobacco duty evasion.
This measure introduces tougher more effective sanctions to tackle the sale of illicit tobacco.
This tax information and impact note amends the Customs (Contravention of a Relevant Rule) Regulations 2003 after the introduction of the Union Customs Code.
This tax information and impact note is about HMRC's additional powers to stop Excise Duty evasion on tobacco products through control of tobacco product manufacturing machinery.
This tax information and impact note is about the new Raw Tobacco Approval Scheme.
Draft legislation on the technical consultation of the Raw Tobacco Approval Scheme Regulations which sets out the framework of the scheme.
This applies to individuals and businesses involved in the evasion of customs or excise duties on goods, or those bringing prohibited items into the UK.
This applies to those with income or gains arising or transferred offshore who evade their UK tax responsibilities.
This strategy document published by HM Revenue and Customs and UK Border Force addresses changes in the illicit tobacco market.