UK import duty, tariff & HS code lookup
Find the commodity code, import duty rate, VAT, quotas, licensing requirements and trade remedies that apply to your goods entering Great Britain. Live from the GOV.UK Trade Tariff, with EU TARIC and the full WCO HS 2022 nomenclature alongside.
Six tools for classifying and costing your imports
Read the import guides →Each tool is self-contained: results, duty rates, notes and next steps are shown on this site, with a link to the official register only where you need to act.
UK Tariff & commodity code
Search the official UK Trade Tariff for any commodity. See third-country and preferential duty rates, import VAT, quotas, import licences, prohibitions and trade remedies — live from HMRC.
Search the UK Tariff →Import duty & VAT calculator
Work out the landed cost of an import: customs value, freight and insurance, duty, anti-dumping measures, excise and import VAT — with a full line-by-line breakdown you can keep.
Calculate landed cost →EU TARIC & Combined Nomenclature
Explore the EU's integrated tariff: Combined Nomenclature codes, Common Customs Tariff duties, EU preferences and trade defence measures, with the CN code built from the HS base.
Explore EU TARIC →WCO HS 2022 database
The complete Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature: 21 sections, 97 chapters and 5,613 six-digit subheadings with official descriptions — the standard used by over 200 economies.
Browse WCO HS →UK postcodes, dialling & regions
Searchable reference for Great Britain and Northern Ireland: postcode areas with their districts and counties, geographical and non-geographic dialling codes, and the regions of the UK.
Explore UK local data →Importing guides & VAT reference
Plain-English guides on import VAT rates, excise duty, import licences and controls, Incoterms, EORI numbers and rules of origin — with the reference tables all in one place.
Read the guides →Coverage at a glance
How to use HSCODE.UK
Importing goods into the UK follows a short but exact sequence. Getting the classification right first saves time, money and delays at the border.
- Find the correct commodity code. Search by keyword or code using the UK Trade Tariff tool. Codes run from six-digit HS headings to the full ten-digit UK commodity code you declare.
- Check the duty rate and origin. The UK applies the UK Global Tariff to most imports. A lower preferential rate may apply if your goods originate in a country with a UK trade agreement.
- Check VAT, quotas and restrictions. Import VAT (normally 20%), tariff-rate quotas, import licences, prohibitions and trade remedies such as anti-dumping duties all change your final landed cost.
- Estimate the landed cost. Put the duty rate, value, freight and VAT into the calculator to see what you will actually pay at the border.
- Compare with EU TARIC or WCO HS. If you also trade with the EU, or need the internationally harmonised description, the TARIC and WCO tools cover both.
What each result gives you
Duty rates
Third-country (UK Global Tariff), preferential and quota duty rates, shown exactly as published by HMRC.
Import VAT
UK import VAT guidance — standard 20%, reduced 5% and zero-rated goods — plus VAT-related tariff measures.
Quotas & licences
Tariff-rate quotas with their order numbers, plus import licensing and certification requirements for controlled goods.
Trade remedies
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures that add duty on top of the standard tariff.
Frequently asked questions
More import guides →What is a commodity code?
A commodity code (often called an HS code) classifies your goods for customs. The first six digits are the internationally agreed Harmonized System subheading; the UK adds two digits for the eight-digit UK code and a further two for the ten-digit commodity code you must declare.
Where does HSCODE.UK get its data?
UK tariff data is queried live from the official GOV.UK Trade Tariff API, maintained by HMRC. HS 2022 nomenclature comes from the WCO HS Nomenclature 2022 edition via the UN Comtrade public classification. EU TARIC measures are published by the European Commission.
How much duty will I pay on an import?
Duty depends on the commodity code, the country of origin and the customs value. Most goods from WTO members pay the UK Global Tariff rate; goods qualifying under a trade agreement often pay zero. Use the duty and VAT calculator to estimate the full landed cost.
Is import VAT the same as the duty rate?
No. Customs duty is charged on the customs value of the goods. Import VAT (standard rate 20%) is normally charged on the goods value plus duty, freight and insurance. Some goods are zero-rated or charged at the reduced 5% rate — see the VAT reference.
Do I need an EORI number to import?
Yes — you need an EORI number to move goods across a customs border. It is free to obtain from HMRC. See the importer checklist for the full list of what to set up before your first shipment.
Do you give legally binding advice?
No. Results are provided for guidance only. For a binding decision on your goods, apply to HMRC for a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling before you import.