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United Kingdom import duty and tax calculator
What customs charges on goods arriving in United Kingdom, whatever they ship from: base duty, any additional tariff measures, VAT/GST at 20% and the duty-free threshold. rates updated 05 Oct 2026
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How United Kingdom charges imports
Duty is assessed on the customs value of the shipment — the goods value plus freight and insurance (CIF basis). The base rate follows the product's HS classification, so two parcels of the same value can face very different duty. 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.
Rates by country of origin
Origin decides which tariff measures apply on top of the base rate. Pick where your goods ship from:
- China → United Kingdom
- Vietnam → United Kingdom
- India → United Kingdom
- Japan → United Kingdom
- South Korea → United Kingdom
- Taiwan → United Kingdom
- Thailand → United Kingdom
- Malaysia → United Kingdom
- Indonesia → United Kingdom
- Philippines → United Kingdom
- Bangladesh → United Kingdom
- Pakistan → United Kingdom
- Sri Lanka → United Kingdom
- Cambodia → United Kingdom
- Turkey → United Kingdom
- Mexico → United Kingdom
- Brazil → United Kingdom
- United States → United Kingdom
- Germany → United Kingdom
- Italy → United Kingdom
- France → United Kingdom
- Spain → United Kingdom
- Netherlands → United Kingdom
- Poland → United Kingdom
- Switzerland → United Kingdom
- Sweden → United Kingdom
- Ireland → United Kingdom
- Canada → United Kingdom
- Australia → United Kingdom
- New Zealand → United Kingdom
- South Africa → United Kingdom
- Israel → United Kingdom
- UAE → United Kingdom
- Saudi Arabia → United Kingdom
- Singapore → United Kingdom
- Hong Kong → United Kingdom
- Norway → United Kingdom
- Egypt → United Kingdom
- Morocco → United Kingdom
Frequently asked
Do I pay duty on shipping into United Kingdom? Yes — United Kingdom uses the CIF basis, so freight and insurance are added to the goods value before duty is worked out.
Does the country of origin change what I pay? Yes. The base rate is set by the product, but trade agreements and additional measures are set by origin — the same goods can clear free from one country and carry an extra levy from another. Use the route pages above for your specific lane.
How current are these rates? Base rates come from the official tariff schedule and are refreshed weekly. Last verified 05 Oct 2026.
Other destinations
- Importing into United States
- Importing into Germany
- Importing into France
- Importing into Canada
- Importing into Australia
- Importing into Netherlands
- Importing into Spain
- Importing into Italy
- Importing into Ireland
Estimates from official published schedules — not customs advice.