For example The customs duties meant that the price of the goods when they arrived in shops was higher. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
HM Customs and Excise A government department responsible for administering (managing) value added tax, customs duties and excise duties.
Bonded goods Goods for which a bond has been paid to HM Customs and Excise as security for the duty owed on the goods.