United Kingdom

Fees and regulations in United Kingdom

6 regulations that apply in United Kingdom. Browse by category below.

Container Deposits

United Kingdom Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

Reference for the United Kingdom's planned deposit return scheme covering PET plastic bottles, steel cans, and aluminum cans from 150ml to 3 liters, with a UK-wide launch date of October 2027.

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Excise Taxes

UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)

Reference for the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), a levy on producers and importers of sugar-sweetened soft drinks. Two tiers apply based on sugar content; the cost is typically passed through to retail prices.

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Eco-Participation Fees

UK Plastic Packaging Tax

Reference for the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), which applies to plastic packaging components manufactured in or imported into the UK that do not meet a minimum recycled content threshold.

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UK WEEE Compliance and Producer Registration Fees

Reference for the UK's WEEE Regulations requiring electronics producers to register with the Environment Agency and pay compliance fees for the collection and recycling of waste electronics.

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Regulatory Surcharges

UK Payment Surcharge Ban

Since 13 January 2018 it has been unlawful in the UK for retailers to charge consumers extra for paying by debit card, credit card, or other payment methods including PayPal. The ban was implemented under the Consumer Rights (Payment Surcharges) Regulations 2012 as updated by the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSD2). Merchants cannot pass payment processing costs to customers via surcharges.

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Tariffs & Import Duties

UK Global Tariff

Reference for the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) applied to goods imported into Great Britain from outside the UK. Rates depend on product classification and origin.

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