Import duty and VAT estimator (UK)

Five questions. Duty and import VAT are charged on different values, so freight and insurance go in separately from the goods.

Country of originWhere the goods were made, not where they shipped from.Commodity codeTen digits. Not sure? Tell us what the goods are and we will classify them.Value of the goods£The invoice price, before shipping.

Freight to the UK£Cost of getting the goods to the UK port.Insurance£Cargo cover for the voyage.

Duty rate (%)Pick a heading above, then the commodity code, and we'll look up the duty rate.Import VAT (%)Pick a commodity code above and we'll suggest the rate.

Estimated duty and import VAT

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Enter the value of your goods to see an estimate

Goods, freight and insurance£0Customs duty£0Value for VAT£0Import VAT at 0%£0Total£0

Duty is charged on the goods plus your costs to the UK border. Import VAT is charged on that figure plus the duty.

No duty rate yet, so this shows VAT only. Pick a commodity code and we'll look the rate up.

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An estimate, not a quote or tax advice. Rates come from the UK Trade Tariff and change. Preferential rates depend on the goods meeting the rules of origin and on you holding valid proof. Quotas, licences and anti-dumping measures can change the answer. Confirm on gov.uk or ask us before you commit.

Last reviewed: September 2026.