Duty Relief

When goods are imported into the UK, Customs Duty may be applicable. This type of tax is collected by HMRC and is levied on goods sent from abroad.

When Customs Duty is applicable, it is usually calculated as a percentage of the price paid for the goods plus postage, packaging, and insurance. The duty rate depends on the type of goods and where they came from, but it will range from 0% to 6% - please use the Trade Tariff service to check duty rates. You will need to choose a 10-digit commodity code.

Duties and taxes will impact the total cost of your shipment, so it is important you are aware of them early on and factor them into your budget.

For certain imports, we may be able to claim duty relief. Please see the Reliefs section on the Import Export Hub website for additional guidance and possible reliefs available. Alternatively email the Import Export Hub for further advice.

You can find out more import and export guidance on our website.

Page last updated 08/04/2025