Business & employers Checked 2026-08-12

Plastic Packaging Tax

£228.82 per tonne
per tonne · valid 2026-04-01 → 2027-03-31

What is the Plastic Packaging Tax right now?

The current figure is £228.82 per tonne (per tonne), effective from 2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31, according to HMRC. Last checked against the official source on 2026-08-12.

Packaging with under 30% recycled plastic. CPI-uprated each 1 April.

Cite this figure

The Plastic Packaging Tax is £228.82 per tonne (per tonne), effective 2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31. Source: HMRC (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-register-for-plastic-packaging-tax), via UK Rates & Thresholds (rates.trycashpilot.com), checked 2026-08-12.

Official sourceHMRC
Valid from2026-04-01
Valid to2027-03-31
Last checked2026-08-12
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History

Previous values
£223.69 from 2025-04-01
£217.85 from 2024-04-01

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