UK Import Duty & VAT Calculator
Estimate UK customs duty under the UK Global Tariff, 20% import VAT, and courier clearance fees — with a live per-unit landed cost in GBP.
Your landed cost
Per unit
Shipment total:
- Goods value
- Freight
- Insurance
- Brokerage & handling
- Total landed cost
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
Profit / unit
How it works
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We auto-fill the VAT/GST rate, currency, and de-minimis threshold for 15+ countries.
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Unit price, quantity, freight, insurance, duty rate, Incoterm and local fees.
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CIF value, duty, taxes, and fees — converted at live rates in real time.
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Import duty & VAT in the United Kingdom
How the calculator estimates duty and tax for United Kingdom. Rates are the standard defaults — always editable and best confirmed against the official schedule for your exact goods.
- Import VAT is 20% (standard rate), charged on the customs value plus duty plus freight and insurance to the UK border.
- Customs duty follows the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — many goods are 0%, others range up to ~20% depending on classification.
- £135 threshold — consignments valued at £135 or less are free of customs duty; import VAT still applies and is usually collected by the seller at checkout for consumer sales.
- Courier clearance fees of roughly £8–£12 are common on parcels where the carrier fronts the VAT and duty.
Estimates for guidance only — not legal or customs advice. Confirm duty rates and thresholds with the official tariff schedule or a licensed customs broker before you file.
Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly, or share a live result with your team via link.
FAQ
Landed cost questions
How much is UK import VAT?
Standard import VAT is 20%, calculated on the customs value of the goods plus any duty plus the cost of freight and insurance to the UK border.
What is the £135 import threshold?
Consignments valued at £135 or less are free of customs duty. Import VAT still applies — for goods sold to UK consumers it is generally charged by the seller at the point of sale rather than at the border.
How is customs duty set under the UK Global Tariff?
Duty rates come from the UK Global Tariff based on your commodity code. Many goods are duty-free, while others attract rates up to around 20%. Preferential rates may apply under UK trade agreements.
What is a de-minimis threshold?
It's the shipment value below which a country waives duty (and sometimes tax). The calculator flags whether your shipment is above or below it.
Do Incoterms change my landed cost?
Yes. Your Incoterm decides which costs are already in the supplier price. Pick CIF and freight/insurance are included; pick DDP and duty/tax are paid by the seller.