Tariff Calculator: U.S. → U.K. (2026)
U.S. to the U.K. in 2026: the U.S. levies no federal export duty — your cost sits at U.K. customs = duty under the UK Global Tariff (by 10-digit U.K. commodity code, assessed per GOV.UK) + 20% import VAT (basis includes international freight). Goods ≤£135 are duty-free, with import VAT collected by the seller/marketplace at checkout rather than at the border. The calculator below ships prefilled with the U.S. → U.K. simplified regime.
This lane charges in the opposite direction to U.S. imports: the cost lands at U.K. customs, not on the U.S. export side. The calculator runs the simplified regime — import VAT plus the de-minimis call — while the duty itself follows the U.K. official tariff; the simplified regime does not guess the rate.
Régime simplifié : TVA/GST à l'import et minimis ; droits selon le tarif local
La destination est United Kingdom : les couches propres aux États-Unis (301/232, MPF/HMF) ne s'appliquent pas. Les résultats couvrent uniquement la TVA/GST à l'import et le seuil de minimis (régime simplifié).
What this lane costs you (simplified regime)
- UK dutyAssessed under the UK Global Tariff on the 10-digit U.K. commodity code — the calculator shows the de-minimis call and the official tariff entry point
- Import VATStandard rate 20%; basis = goods value + international freight (duty excluded; local customs assessment prevails)
- ≤£135Goods ≤£135: duty exempt; import VAT is collected by the seller/marketplace at checkout, not at the border
- U.S. sideNo federal export duty on U.S. exports — costs concentrate in domestic logistics and U.K. customs clearance
Simplified regime (U.K.): U.S.-only layers (301/232, MPF/HMF) do not apply on this lane — they attach to entries into the U.S. This page covers U.K. import VAT and de minimis only; duty follows the U.K. official tariff.
Frequently asked questions
What taxes and duties do I pay shipping from the U.S. to the U.K.?
Two layers, both on the U.K. import side: ① duty — assessed under the UK Global Tariff on the 10-digit U.K. commodity code (the simplified regime doesn't guess the rate; the calculator shows the de-minimis call and the official tariff entry point); ② import VAT at 20% — basis = goods value + international freight (this amount is computed directly). The U.S. levies no federal export duty. Enter your code and value above for the VAT amount and the de-minimis call.
How are parcels worth £135 or less treated?
Goods ≤£135: duty-free, and import VAT is collected by the seller/marketplace at the point of sale instead of at the border. Above £135, both VAT and duty are handled at import. Confirm who handles the VAT with your buyer or carrier before choosing DDP/DDU to avoid a surprise bill at clearance.
Which code do I use? How do U.S. HTS codes relate to U.K. commodity codes?
The first 6 digits (HS level) align on both sides; they diverge after that — the U.S. uses 8/10-digit HTS, the U.K. uses 10-digit commodity codes. The calculator uses the HTS code to identify the goods; the U.K. duty itself follows the rate for the U.K. code found in the GOV.UK trade tariff.
What should be on the commercial invoice for U.S.-to-U.K. shipments?
Beyond the standard ten fields, cover this lane's specifics: country of origin (United States), value currency (GBP or USD — the calculator converts at the live rate) and Incoterms; the 10-digit U.K. commodity code when known, and for ≤£135 goods a note that VAT is collected at checkout. Generate a compliant invoice online.
Estimations uniquement. Ne constitue ni un conseil en douane, ni fiscal, ni juridique. Les droits réellement dus sont déterminés par les douanes américaines (CBP).
Prochaines étapes
Droits calculés — bouclez le devis et les documents en une fois
Saisissez la valeur et le code HTS : droits cumulés et coût de revient à l'unité instantanés
Générer une facture conforme →Reprend les données du calcul : facture commerciale / proforma en PDF
Calcul par lots de SKU →Chargez un Excel/CSV et calculez tout le tableau — les données restent dans votre navigateur
S'abonner aux alertes tarifaires →Sources officielles analysées toutes les 12 heures ; e-mail dès qu'un taux change