UK Import Duty Calculator (China → UK)
Estimate your import duty from China to UK in seconds — then get the exact figure confirmed against your HS code.
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Tell us what you’re importing to UK. We reply on WhatsApp, usually within a working day.
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Photos and inspection at the factory and again at our warehouse, so problems are caught in China, not at your door.
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Sea and air freight to Felixstowe, HMRC’s CDS (Customs Declaration Service) clearance and last-mile — handled end to end.
A quick import duty calculator for China → UK. Enter your goods value, freight and rate to estimate duty, VAT and total landed cost. There is no UK–China trade agreement, so the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) MFN rates apply. The good news for furniture importers: much furniture (HS 9403) is rated 0%, with some categories at 2–4%. The duty is charged on the customs value plus freight to the UK border.
This is an estimate. Your real rate depends on the exact HS classification of your goods — send us the product and we confirm the current rate and a full landed cost, free.
How the calculation works
Duty is charged on the customs value (goods + freight + insurance), not the factory price. Duty is often 0% on furniture, but 20% import VAT applies to the landed value. If you are VAT-registered you can use Postponed VAT Accounting and reclaim it — so the real cost is mainly the duty and freight. VAT-registered importers reclaim import VAT via Postponed VAT Accounting on their return.
Reviewed by verified import specialists
The calculator logic and rate guidance on this page reflects HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) practice and the applicable tariff schedule as of August 2026. Rates and procedures can change — we re-verify this page each quarter and confirm the rate for your specific HS code before you commit to an order. This is practical guidance, not a customs ruling on your particular goods.
Frequently asked questions
How is import duty from China to UK calculated?
Duty is a percentage of the customs value (goods + freight + insurance). Duty is often 0% on furniture, but 20% import VAT applies to the landed value. If you are VAT-registered you can use Postponed VAT Accounting and reclaim it — so the real cost is mainly the duty and freight.
Is this calculator exact?
It is a solid estimate. The exact figure depends on your goods’ full HS code and the live rate — we confirm both free before you order.
What rate should I enter?
We pre-fill the typical UK rate, but your product may differ. Send us the item and we tell you the correct current rate.
Get your landed cost before you commit to an order
Send us your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the rate against the HS code, and come back with one landed-cost figure delivered to your door in UK — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges in a single number.
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Get your landed cost before you commit to an order
Send your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the duty against the HS code, and come back with one number to your door in UK — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges.
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