Guidance

Tariffs on goods imported into the UK

How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you import.

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) applies to all goods imported into the UK unless:

Importing goods covered by a tariff-rate quota

Some products are covered by a tariff-rate quota (TRQ).

If there’s a TRQ for your product, you can apply to import a limited amount at a zero or reduced rate of customs duty.  If this limit is exceeded, a higher tariff rate applies.

Some tariff-rate quotas are only applicable to products imported from a specified country.

Check the TRQs for specific products, including volume limits and authorised uses.

Additional duties on goods originating in Russia and Belarus

See information on additional duties on goods originating in Russia and Belarus.

Tariff relief on some goods for tackling coronavirus (COVID-19)

The tariffs and VAT have been removed on some goods.

Find the tariffs which are subject to relief measures because of COVID-19.

How to check the tariff

The tool shows the tariff rates that will be applied to goods at the border when they’re imported into the UK.

It does not cover:

  • other import duties, such as VAT
  • the precise details of trade remedy measures, such as anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguards

Duty on dumped and subsidised goods and import surges

Check if the tariff includes additional duty applied to prevent injury to UK industry from unfair trading practices.

The Trade Remedies Authority investigates if there are unfair trading practices such as dumped and subsidised goods and unforeseen surges of imports which are harming UK producers.

Give feedback on the UK Global Tariff

We are collecting feedback on the tariff so we can learn about its impact.

You can give:

  • feedback or evidence on specific tariff rates
  • evidence on the tariff in general
  • information about yourself or the business you represent

To give feedback, download and complete the UK MFN Tariff feedback form (ODT, 342 KB), and email it to tariff.implementation@trade.gov.uk.

All evidence will be considered to make sure the UKGT is fit for purpose.

Find out how we will use your personal data, and what your rights are (PDF, 656 KB, 4 pages).

Published 31 December 2020
Last updated 4 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. Section added on 'Duty on dumped and subsidised goods and import surges'.

  2. Deleted the following line "The commodity code system has not changed" from under "How to check the tariff".

  3. Linked to more detailed guidance on additional duties on imports from Russia and Belarus

  4. Additional duties on Russian and Belarusian imports to be entered into force on 25 March, with amended product list

  5. Additional duties on Russian and Belarusian imports

  6. Updated UKGT feedback form to version 3.

  7. Added request for tariff feedback.

  8. First published.