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UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceTreasuryTabled Answered 5 September 2024UIN 3933

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which body is responsible for taking customs duties that are required on goods moved in the red lane from Great Britain to Northern Ireland on arrival in Northern Ireland.

Answered by James Murray

HMRC, as the UK’s customs authority, is responsible for collecting customs duties, where applicable, for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland that are ‘at risk’ of entering the EU.

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