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What Are Excise and Customs Duties?
Excise and customs duties are two types of taxes levied on goods when brought into the UK. these taxes are purposed to raise revenue for the government and protect local industries from foreign competition. This blog post will discuss what excise and customs duties are and how they are calculated. We will also provide a detailed explanation of how these taxes apply to different types of goods.
Excise duty is not the same as a Sales Tax or VAT (Value Added Tax).