HM Revenue & Customs
are the authority within the UK responsible
for collecting excise duty on alcohol.
What
is the UK Duty Stamps Scheme? This year the UK Government
is introducing the new UK Duty Stamps scheme
to help tackle spirits duty fraud. The duty
stamp will show that duty has either been
paid or is due to be paid on the contents
of the bottle to which it is attached. From
1 October 2006 all spirits, wine and made
wine with a strength of 30% ABV or above
and with a capacity of 35cl or more, must
display a duty stamp before they are released
onto the UK market.
How are you affected? If you supply spirits
for sale on the UK market, you need to be
aware that certain products have to be stamped.
You will need to register if you wish to
obtain stamps.
Where can you register
and obtain more information? You can visit http://www.ukdutystamps.info/register.html
for details of how to register. You can
also call our Helpline on +44
2920 501 261
