UK Import Duty Calculator
Forecast UK import duty, VAT and the total landed cost of your shipment in seconds. Indicative, transparent and ready to use — built by a UK freight forwarder with in-house customs expertise.
Commercial cargo only · Last reviewed: October 2026 by the FPL customs team
Important: This calculator provides indicative estimates only. FPL Global Forwarding cannot guarantee the accuracy of any duty rate, VAT calculation or landed cost shown. Actual charges depend on your specific commodity code, country of origin and HMRC assessment at the time of import. Always request a formal quote for binding figures.
UK Duty & VAT Estimator
Enter the commercial value of your goods, the freight and insurance cost, and pick a product category.
Results
Enter your shipment details and click Calculate to see your estimated duty, VAT and landed cost.
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How the calculator works
Customs value (CIF)
UK duty is calculated on the customs value — the commercial invoice value of the goods plus freight and insurance to the UK border.
Apply the duty rate
A duty rate is applied based on the product's commodity code. The calculator uses representative rates by category as a guide.
Add 20% VAT
UK import VAT is charged at 20% on the customs value plus the duty — so duty inflates the VAT base.
Total landed cost
Add the customs value, duty and VAT together to see the total cost of bringing the goods to your door.
Why landed cost beats sticker price
A bargain at the factory gate can turn into a margin-eater by the time it lands in the UK. Import duty, VAT and freight all stack on top of the commercial invoice — and they are charged on a customs value that already includes freight, not just the goods.
Working out the landed cost before you commit means no surprises at customs and no broken margin once your goods arrive.
Duty is charged on CIF
UK duty is calculated on the customs value: goods + freight + insurance to the UK border. Cheap goods with high freight bills can still attract meaningful duty.
20% VAT on top
Standard UK import VAT is 20%, charged on the customs value plus the duty — so duty doesn't just cost you the duty, it grows your VAT bill too.
Commodity codes matter
The 10-digit commodity code drives the duty rate. Get the classification wrong and you'll either overpay or get pulled up by HMRC.
Plan margins with confidence
A clear landed-cost figure lets you price the product, negotiate the supplier, and decide whether the import stacks up before you commit.
Common questions
Everything you need to know
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