Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the temporary admission relief scheme for vehicles registered in Ukraine until the end of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Ukrainian arrivals entering the UK temporarily under the Homes for Ukraine scheme do not need to declare their personal vehicles to Customs or pay any customs duty or import VAT on their vehicle, provided the vehicle is taxed and registered in its home country.
This is provided for under the Temporary Admission (TA) procedure which allows certain goods to be imported into the UK temporarily, with total relief from customs duty and import VAT. Under TA, imported goods or belongings must not be altered (but can be repaired to maintain their condition) and must be re-exported within a set time period (normally 6 months).
If vehicles will be in the UK for more than 6 months, Ukrainian arrivals can either:
All individuals must register and tax their vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency if they become resident or stay longer than 6 months.