Shipping from United Kingdom to United States

Import duties, no vat/gst, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from United Kingdom to United States.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
None (MFN rates apply)
Typical Duty Range
0% - 7.2%
Depends on product HS code classification
Sales Tax Rate
No VAT/GST
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
3d air / 21d sea
De Minimis Threshold
USD 800
No duty below this value
Currency
USD ($)
Calculate Landed Cost: United Kingdom to United States
Sample Duty Rates — United States
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles5.8%0%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain0%0%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments6%0%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative7.2%0%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats0%0%
9403.30Wooden office furniture0%0%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture0%0%
9403.60Other wooden furniture0%0%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from United Kingdom to United States?
Goods shipped from United Kingdom to United States are subject to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates of 0% - 7.2% depending on the product's HS code classification. There is no bilateral trade agreement between these countries.
What is the VAT/GST rate in United States?
United States charges No VAT/GST on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from United Kingdom to United States?
Air freight: approximately 3 business days. Sea freight: approximately 21 business days
What documents are needed to ship from United Kingdom to United States?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.
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