UK Import & Export Tariff Calculator – With Live Rates, VAT & Backup Data
Easily calculate UK import duties, export duties, and VAT with our free online tariff calculator. Simply enter the goods value, select whether you are importing into or exporting from the United Kingdom, choose the origin or destination country, and pick from over 30 popular product categories to get an instant estimate. This tool uses live rates from the UK Department for Business & Trade Data API, with built-in backup rates for imports and standard 0% for most exports. For imports, you can also include UK VAT at 20%, 5%, or 0%, based on the goods value plus customs duty.
Covers a wide range of categories including: laptops & tablets, mobile phones, gaming consoles, digital cameras, televisions, loudspeakers, headphones, T-shirts, leather footwear, wrist watches, toys, bicycles, books, wooden furniture, kitchen appliances, refrigerators, microwaves, electric bicycles, car tyres, motor cars, car parts, leather handbags, textile backpacks, precious metal jewellery, sunglasses, carpets, ceramic tableware, cotton bed linen, spring mattresses, and lighting fixtures.
Whether you’re an online seller, importer, exporter, or shopper, our UK tariff calculator makes it simple to check live duty rates, estimate VAT, and plan your total costs in seconds.
UK Tariff Calculator
Live rates fetched from the UK DBT Data API (Global Tariff). If unavailable, backup rates are used. Estimates include customs duty and optional UK import VAT; excise not included. Always confirm on the official tariff.
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| Country | Standard Rate | Reduced/Zero Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20% | 5%, 0% | 0% on food, books, children’s clothes; 5% on home energy. |
| Germany | 19% | 7% | 7% on food, books, public transport. |
| France | 20% | 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% | 2.1% on newspapers & meds; 5.5% on food. |
| Sweden | 25% | 12%, 6% | 12% on food; 6% on books, newspapers, transport. |
| Italy | 22% | 10%, 5%, 4% | 4% on essentials; 10% on food, transport. |
| Netherlands | 21% | 9% | 9% on food, medicine, books. |
| Spain | 21% | 10%, 4% | 4% on staple goods; 10% on transport, hotels. |
| Australia | 10% (GST) | Exempt | No GST on basic food, healthcare, education. |
| New Zealand | 15% (GST) | Few exemptions | Broad-based; minimal exemptions. |
| Canada | 5% (GST) | Varies by province | Some provinces use HST (up to 15%). |
| South Africa | 15% | Zero-rated, exempt | 0% on basic foods; health & education exempt. |
| Norway | 25% | 15%, 12% | 15% on food; 12% on transport, media. |
| Switzerland | 8.1% | 3.8%, 2.6% | 2.6% on food/books; 3.8% on hotels. |
| India | 18% (GST) | 0%, 5%, 12%, 28% | Tiered GST; 28% on luxury/sin goods. |
| Singapore | 9% | Few exemptions | Exemptions for health & financial services. |
| UAE / Gulf | 5% | Zero-rated | 0% on exports, education, healthcare. |
| Turkey | 20% | 10%, 1% | 1% on bread; 10% on food & books. |