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Import duty & VAT calculator

Plan the duty and import VAT components for a Great Britain import. Enter reviewed GBP values and applicable percentage rates; see how the customs value, duty and additional costs form the VAT base.

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Values and rates

Enter these three values. The estimate updates as you type.

Required values

Use the agreed customs valuation, including the required costs to the UK border. The invoice price alone may not be the customs value.

Use the applicable percentage rate for your commodity classification and import arrangement. Enter 0 when a zero rate applies.

Additional costs (optional)Both amounts start at 0. Add applicable costs before using the estimate.

Enter separately reviewed import charges to include in the VAT base.

Include applicable incidental costs to the UK destination that are not already included in the customs value. Avoid counting the same cost twice.

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Estimated tax breakdown

Your estimate will appear here

Enter the customs value, duty rate and import VAT rate to see the breakdown.

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Understand the calculation

  1. Duty = customs value × duty rate (%) ÷ 100
  2. VAT base = customs value + duty + other import levies + additional applicable costs
  3. Import VAT = VAT base × VAT rate (%) ÷ 100

For Great Britain percentage-based estimates. Northern Ireland, specific or compound duties, reliefs, returns and special valuation arrangements require a shipment-specific review. Confirm commodity code, origin, date, valuation and rates before using the result.

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