The UK duty stamps scheme is a new measure aimed at tackling spirits duty fraud. Spirits of 30% abv or more, contained in bottles of 35cl and above will have to bear a duty stamp when released onto the UK market to show duty has been or is due to be paid on that product.

Stamps will come in two formats - click on What is a duty stamp? above for more details.

To obtain stamps you will first need to register with HMRC. Click on one of the links above most relevant to you to find out how the scheme affects you and more information about how to register. You can also find more general information and download a copy of the Notice DS5 UK Duty Stamps Scheme by clicking on Further help and information above.

Now
It's time to register for the UK Duty Stamps Scheme

1 October 2006
Bottles of spirits, 35cl or more, must bear a Duty Stamp when they pass the UK Excise duty point.

1 January 2007
It becomes law for bottles sold in retail outlets to carry the UK Duty Stamp if they passed the duty point on or after 1 October 2006. Unstamped bottles can still be sold if duty was paid on them before 1 October 2006 and records are kept to show this.

Contact Us
For more information on the Duty Stamps scheme you can contact our Helpline on 0845 010 9000