Apply for a new duty suspension - 2025-26 application form

The application window for new duty suspensions is now open

Duty suspensions, or tariff suspensions, are complete or partial reductions in the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) rate for specified products.

Duty suspensions are temporary measures that are in place for defined periods. After this period expires, the applicable tariff rate reverts to the standard UKGT rate, unless a decision is taken to extend the suspension.

Since the EU Exit, the UK has invited stakeholders to apply for temporary tariff suspensions on three occasions. As a result, over 300 suspensions have been implemented at the request of applicants.

The UK is now running a further application window, which opened on 26 November 2025.

Apply for a new duty suspension.

Before completing this form, it is recommended that you read the detailed guidance on the UK's duty suspension application process.

If you have any technical issues or questions while completing your application, you should contact: tariffsuspensions@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Business Academy webinar

The Department for Business and Trade will be hosting a Business Academy webinar on Applying for Import Duty Suspensions:

• Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025
• Time: 10 – 11am

Book your place on the Applying for Import Duty Suspensions webinar.

First published 2 December 2025