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Requirements for excise goods held in duty suspension in a warehouse by an authorised warehousekeeper, registered owner, duty representative or registered consignor in the UK.
Government Chemist has drafted an opinion in answer to a query raised by a public analyst on a disagreement about correct tolerances on declared alcohol content
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Use the laboratory alcohol table to get the percentage of alcohol by volume on your product.
Advice on ingredients in nicotine-containing liquids in electronic cigarettes and refill containers.
How to treat excise goods placed in a tax warehouse, supplied from a tax warehouse or removed from a tax warehouse for VAT purposes.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing meals for employees and directors
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