Government considers speeding up Shein and Temu import tax crackdown

The government is reportedly considering whether to speed up parts of its crackdown on low-value imports used by Shein and Temu.Ministers are allegedly assessing whether elements of the reform could be introduced before 2029 after pressure from UK retailers, The Times reported.
The move would target the customs duty relief on low-value imports, which allows goods worth £135 or less to enter the UK without customs duties.
The Treasury launched a consultation in November 2025 on removing th