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Landed cost in the UK

How duty and tax are worked out in the UK, and what your quotes really cost at your door.

Rules last checked: 9 Nov 2026

Your shipment

How the goods travel

Your quotes

Copy these from each supplier's quote. Costs the delivery term already includes are marked for you.

Getting to the port is in the price

Getting to the port is in the price

Main freight is in the price

Insurance is in the price

  • Supplier A quotes EXW: you must arrange export clearance in the supplier's country, which a foreign buyer often cannot do. Ask for FCA instead.

Costs in the UK

The rate depends on your product code. Look it up on the UK Trade Tariff.

The standard rate. Change it if your product has a lower rate.

Unloading, terminal handling, customs clearance. Ask your freight agent.

From the port or airport to your door.

Find your rate: UK Trade Tariff

In the UK, duty is worked out on the price plus freight and insurance.

VAT also counts transport to the first UK destination. 20% is the standard rate; some goods have a lower one.

India-UK CETA may lower your duty

The product must meet the origin rules, and not every product gets a lower rate.

Paper you need: Proof of origin.

Rules for the UK last checked: 9 Nov 2026
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These figures are estimates. Rates and rules can change, and the amount you are charged may differ. Please confirm with your customs agent before you buy.

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  • the import duty rate

How your cost is worked out in the UK

  • Customs value: the price plus main freight and insurance.
  • Import duty: depends on your product code.
  • VAT: 20% standard rate, worked out on the customs value + duty + delivery to the first destination.
  • VAT also counts transport to the first UK destination. 20% is the standard rate; some goods have a lower one.
Find your rate: UK Trade Tariff

Trade deals with India

  • India-UK CETA

    In force since 15 Jul 2026. The product must meet the origin rules, and not every product gets a lower rate.

    Paper you need: Proof of origin.

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Where these rules come from

Checked against these official sources on 9 Nov 2026. Rules can change after that date.

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Estimates only. Duty rates, taxes, fees, trade deals and exchange rates are subject to change without notice, and the amount actually charged may differ. Customs decides the final value, duty and tax for each shipment. This calculator is general information, not legal, tax or customs advice, and Bael Trade accepts no responsibility for decisions based on it. Please confirm every figure with your customs agent or the customs authority before you rely on it. Incoterms® is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce.