Import guide
Importing into United Kingdom
Since Brexit, UK customs treats EU shipments as any other international trade. An EORI number (GB-prefix) is required for commercial imports.
VAT at import is 20% for most goods; postponed VAT accounting is available to registered businesses.
Standard VAT (standard)
20%
Applied to (CIF + duty) at import
Importer tax ID
EORI / VAT
Required on commercial invoice
Currency
GBP
Customs valuation
Required on every United Kingdom-bound commercial invoice
- ·EORI number (GB) required for import/export declarations.
- ·Commodity code (10 digits under UK Global Tariff) required on the invoice.
- ·EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides preferential origin for qualifying goods.
Common Incoterms for United Kingdom-bound shipments
Top imported HS chapters into United Kingdom
Aggregated from the major trade corridors feeding into United Kingdom. Click any chapter to look up specific subheadings.
- 85Electrical machinery and equipment
- 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- 61Articles of apparel, knitted or crocheted
- 62Articles of apparel, not knitted or crocheted
- 30Pharmaceutical products
- 09Coffee, tea, maté and spices
- 94Furniture; bedding, mattresses; lamps
- 95Toys, games, and sports requisites
- 87Vehicles other than railway or tramway
- 39Plastics and articles thereof
Major export corridors to United Kingdom
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