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Shipping from United States to United Kingdom

Import duties, vat 20%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from United States to United Kingdom.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
None (MFN rates apply)
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: United States 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 United States to United Kingdom?
Goods shipped from United States to United Kingdom are subject to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates of 0% - 3.5% 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 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 United States to United Kingdom?
Air freight: approximately 2 business days. Sea freight: approximately 18 business days
What documents are needed to ship from United States to United Kingdom?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.
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Other Routes to United Kingdom
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