# The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


CUSTOMS
Made 13th July 2026
Laid before the House of Commons 14th July 2026
Coming into force 5th August 2026
These Regulations are made by the Treasury in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(1) and (3), and 32(7) and (8) of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (“the Act”).
Further to section 12(5) of the Act, in considering what provision to include in these regulations, the Treasury have had regard to a recommendation made to them by the Secretary of State.
Further to section 28 of the Act, the Treasury and the Secretary of State, in exercising their functions under Part 1 of the Act, have had regard to the international arrangements to which His Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom is a party that are relevant to the exercise of those functions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/801/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/customs-tariff-suspension-of-import-duty-rates-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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