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Updates: Alcoholic products technical guide

2024

18 December 2024 published amendments

Section 4 — approvals

Updated section 4.6 to say that users should only contact HMRC about their alcoholic products producer approval (APPA) ID if they have not received it by 25 February 2025.

Section 2 — alcoholic products

Section 2.2 was updated with information on sparkling cider.

11 December 2024 published amendments

Section 1 — introduction

New section added.

Section 2 — alcoholic products

New section added.

Section 3 — production of alcoholic products

New section added.

Section 4 — approvals

New section added.

Section 5 — returns and payments

New section added.

Section 6 — changes in ownership

New section added.

Section 7 — duty liability

New section added.

Section 8 — financial security

New section added.

Section 9 — records and accounts

New section added.

Section 10 — duty suspension

New section added.

Section 11 — alcoholic strength

New section added.

Section 12 — Draught Relief and Small Producer Relief

New section added.

Section 13 — measurement of quantity

New section added.

Section 14 — irregularities, losses and deficiencies in approved premises

New section added.

Section 15 — duty paid spoilt alcoholic product

New section added.

Section 16 — duty on samples

New section added.

Section 17 — duty on domestic consumption and vine leasing

New section added.

Section 18 — removal of goods to HM Ships and as ship's stores

New section added.

Section 19 — supplied to diplomats and visiting forces within the UK and to entitled organisations

New section added.

Section 20 — the due diligence condition

New section added.

Section 21 — imports

New section added.

Section 22 — exports

New section added.

Section 23 — co-storage and failed delivery of duty paid goods

New section added.

Section 24 — removal of alcoholic products from approved premises

New section added.

Section 25 — removal of alcoholic product from approved premises in Northern Ireland to EU countries

New section added.

Section 26 — receipt of alcoholic products

New section added.

Section 27 — accounting for VAT

New section added.

Section 28 — review and appeal procedures

New section added.

Section 29 — your rights and obligations

New section added.

Section 30 — glossary

New section added.