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Customs: EU Countries

Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)TreasuryTabled Answered 1 December 2025UIN 94145

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of proposed changes to EU customs arrangements on UK businesses.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

On 17 May 2023, the European Commission proposed a revision of the Union Customs Code. The proposal is still subject to EU internal procedures; therefore, we cannot comment on the final proposal. However, we are following these suggested reforms closely, and continue to engage with the EU and business, particularly on potential impacts for UK businesses

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