PL → GB · trade route
Import duty from Poland to United Kingdom
Everything charged at the border when goods move from Poland to United Kingdom: base duty, additional tariff measures, VAT/GST at 20%. rates updated 05 Oct 2026
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How charges are calculated for this route
United Kingdom assesses duty on the customs value of your shipment including freight and insurance (CIF basis). The base rate depends on the product's HS classification. Shipments valued under 135 GBP clear duty-free, though VAT still applies. This relief is due to end: in July 2026 the UK government confirmed it will remove the 135 GBP duty relief and introduce new arrangements for low-value imports; until that takes effect the current rule stays in force. Duty free under GBP135; VAT collected at point of sale under 135. Source: GOV.UK, 13 Jul 2026.
Frequently asked
Do I pay duty on the shipping cost? Yes — United Kingdom uses the CIF basis, so freight and insurance are added to the goods value before duty is calculated.
Is there a threshold below which nothing is charged? Yes, for now. Shipments under 135 GBP are duty-free, though VAT applies. The UK government confirmed in July 2026 that it will remove this relief; until then the rule stays in force.
How current are these rates? Base rates come from the official tariff schedule and are refreshed weekly; additional measures are checked against the published notices. Last verified 05 Oct 2026.
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Estimates from official published schedules — not customs advice.