Shipping from Spain to United Kingdom

Import duties, vat 20%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from Spain to United Kingdom. EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement trade agreement applies.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Reduced duty rates available with Certificate of Origin
Typical Duty Range
0% - 3.5%
Depends on product HS code classification
VAT Rate
VAT 20%
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
2d air / 18d sea
De Minimis Threshold
GBP 135
No duty below this value
Currency
GBP (£)
Calculate Landed Cost: Spain to United Kingdom
Sample Duty Rates — United Kingdom
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles2.7%0%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments0%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative3.5%0%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats2.7%0%
9403.30Wooden office furniture2.7%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture2.7%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture2.7%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from Spain to United Kingdom?
Under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, goods shipped from Spain to United Kingdom may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. A Certificate of Origin is typically required. Without preferential treatment, MFN duty rates of 0% - 3.5% apply depending on the HS code.
What is the VAT/GST rate in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom charges VAT 20% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from Spain to United Kingdom?
Air freight: approximately 2 business days. Sea freight: approximately 18 business days
What documents are needed to ship from Spain to United Kingdom?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form. To claim preferential duty rates under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, a Certificate of Origin is also required.
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