Commission said UK must change its current excise duty for cider makers . It means those that produce less than 70 hectolitres will have to pay duty . Change is likely to affect 130 million UK gallons of UK 's 480 cider and perry producers . European Commission said excise duty scheme contravenes legislation .
Commission said UK must change its current excise duty for cider makers . It means those that produce less than 70 hectolitres will have to pay duty . Change is likely to affect 80 per cent of UK 's 480 cider and perry producers . European Commission said excise duty scheme contravenes legislation .