This is emotive. People have to write positive, simple reasons why
(a) tariffs can help prevent the next Syria by taxing badness.
(b) tariffs can help Bangladesh by giving it a reason to introduce National Insurance, and help the UK at the same time.
(c) talking of clothing and footwear, consumers in the UK can benefit from less throw-away thin cotton, which they often pay a lot for in M&S even if it is cheap at Primark, while there is a landfill problem just getting rid of all this stuff because it is too thin to sell secondhand.
There is more similar.
I will transcribe the questions and have a go online before sending-off my answers. Meanwhile, search
"Have your say on the UK Global Tariff" to see the kind of thing the civil service asks.
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The rule applies unless you have a customs agreement with a specific country or are part of a customs union so the rule can be "if you are bad you pay" to all WTO members "without any regard to size or economic development"
This consultation will provide the opportunity for you to provide:
views on a potential series of amendments to the Common External Tariff to create a bespoke UK tariff regime;
specific feedback on individual products or commodity codes of importance to you, including on the corresponding tariff rate; and
information on your interactions with Most Favoured Nation tariffs, and the importance of tariffs to sectors that are important to you.
Throughout the consultation respondents are encouraged to provide evidence to support their view, including the possible impact (costs and benefits) of amending or not amending the tariff on businesses, consumers and the economy.
ambitious, transparent and inclusive UK trade policy that takes account of the views of all sectors of society and international stakeholders; including the general public, devolved administrations and the regions, businesses, civil society groups, consumers, associations and any other interested stakeholders.
In line with this, the Government has launched a 4-week public consultation on the UK’s future tariff schedule.
to design an effective UK specific Most Favoured Nation Tariff (the UK Global Tariff),
to ensure that the UK Global Tariff captures the views of its stakeholders,
to enable HM Government to follow up on the points raised in the consultation.
Section 2 Tariff Rates
Section 2 : Tariff Rates
Tariffs are duties or taxes paid on imported goods entering a country.
Those who import the goods into the UK pay the tariff, which is collected by HM Revenue & Customs.
The new UK Global Tariff will apply to all goods imported into the UK on 1 January 2021, unless an exception such as a preferential arrangement or tariff suspension applies. In particular,
this tariff will not apply to goods coming from developing countries that benefit under the
Generalised System of Preferences , or to goods originating from countries with which the UK has negotiated a
Free Trade Agreement . The Northern Ireland / Ireland Protocol in the Withdrawal Agreement provides for certain specific arrangements as regards Northern Ireland. It will be designed specifically for the UK economy and will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff which is currently applied on imports into the UK.
The UK is required to apply the same tariff rates to all goods imported from countries with which the UK does not have a preferential arrangement in place. This is in line with the World Trade Organisation’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle.
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In this section you will be able to provide:
specific feedback on products or commodity codes of importance to you, including on the corresponding tariff rate; sewn cotton knit from Bangladesh
information on your interactions with Most Favoured Nation tariffs and the importance of tariffs to sectors that are important to you.
Slippers and all goods discouraged in the 1930s onwards and 1979-2009
Please note: this consultation is asking for views on applied tariffs only. It does not cover any other import duties or measures, including anti-dumping,
Were you aware of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) applied tariffs prior to hearing about this consultation?
Which of the following sectors are important to you when considering the current applied tariffs (the EU's Common External Tariff)? For example, for importing, producing and/or consuming. Please select all that apply.
Based on your selection(s) in the previous question, please explain why the current UK applied tariffs (the EU's Common External Tariff) are important to these sectors.
Would you like to provide comments on specific tariff rates?
This will involve selecting commodities at the 8 digit commodity code level by searching either by code or description.
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Please provide any further comments on the UK Global Tariff.
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Section 3 : UK Global Tariff Principles
Policy objectives
In setting the tariff rates, the Government will have regard to the following principles set out in the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018:
the interests of consumers in the United Kingdom,
the interests of producers in the United Kingdom of the goods concerned,
the desirability of maintaining and promoting the external trade of the United Kingdom,
the desirability of maintaining and promoting productivity in the United Kingdom, and
the extent to which the goods concerned are subject to competition.
The Government will also seek to balance strategic trade objectives, such as the delivery of the UK's trade ambitions and FTA agenda, including maintaining the Government's commitment to developing countries to reduce poverty through trade.
Proposed changes
The Government is seeking views on a series of potential amendments as the UK moves away from the EU’s Common External Tariff. These are set out below:
Simplifying and tailoring the tariff. The Government is considering:
Removing tariffs on goods with particularly low tariffs currently (less than 2.5%).
Rounding tariffs down to the nearest standardised band.
Taking steps towards agricultural tariffs that are applied as single percentages.
Removing tariffs on key inputs used in the production of other goods.
Removing tariffs where the UK has zero or limited domestic production.
These principles, alongside the strategic objectives outlined above, represent considerations the Government is inviting views on; they do not represent final decisions.
In this section you will be able to provide views on a potential series of amendments to the Common External Tariff to create a bespoke UK tariff.
The Government is considering removing comparatively low tariffs, commonly known as "nuisance tariffs", of 2.5% or less which in some instances could reduce the administrative burden on UK businesses.
Should the Government remove tariffs on goods of 2.5% or less?
Developing a bespoke tariff schedule provides the UK with an opportunity to simplify the tariff schedule it applies, so that it is both easier for businesses to understand and use.
The UK is considering rounding tariffs down to the nearest standardised band which would be:
2.5% for tariffs currently under 20% (e.g. a 19.2% tariff becomes 17.5%, a 12.3% tariff becomes 10%), 5% for tariffs currently between 21% and 50% (e.g. 48% tariff becomes 45%, 22% becomes 20%), 10% for tariffs currently above 51% (e.g. a 68% tariff becomes 60%).
Should the Government round tariffs down to the nearest standardised band?
The Government is considering taking steps towards applying agricultural tariffs that are applied as single percentages.
Should the Government consider moving in this direction?
Inputs are goods which businesses import for the use in production and manufacturing of other goods. The Government is considering removing these tariffs with the aim of reducing input costs for UK producers to support UK manufacturing.
To assist identifying which goods are classified as inputs to production, the Government may consider the non-exhaustive goods listed in the following documents:
Please note that these documents are not exhaustive.
Should the Government remove tariffs on key inputs to production and manufacturing?
The UK is considering removing tariffs on goods where there is zero or limited UK production with the aim of benefiting UK consumers by lowering the cost of these imports.
These goods, by definition, represent areas of low production in Europe. The Government may consider these goods when identifying areas of limited to no production in the UK.
Should the Government remove tariffs where the UK has zero or limited domestic production?
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