United Kingdom parcels
Estimate the likely delivery-company charge for a non-gift, non-excise parcel entering United Kingdom.
Rules as of 2026-06, last checked (version 2026.06.25-v1). Note: 2026 de-minimis rules are changing — always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.
Customs duty and import VAT above GBP 135. Concretely, customs duty and Import VAT are generally not charged by the delivery company on non-excise consumer goods at or below GBP 135. This estimate does not model gifts, excise goods, business imports, or customs reliefs.
Category rates are deliberately broad and flagged for review. Each should be narrowed with representative commodity or tariff codes and an official source before relying on it for a real shipment.
Official sources: www.gov.uk www.gov.uk www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Customs duty and import VAT above GBP 135. In practice, customs duty and Import VAT are generally not charged by the delivery company on non-excise consumer goods at or below GBP 135.
It estimates item price, shipping, insurance, simplified customs duty, import vat, a carrier handling fee, and the total landed cost. It excludes excise goods such as alcohol and tobacco.
No. It uses simplified category buckets, so final charges depend on the exact commodity or tariff code, origin, reliefs, and the carrier's clearance process.
Estimate only. This calculator does not provide customs, legal, or tax advice. Final charges are determined by HMRC, Border Force, and the parcel carrier. Low-value import rules continue to be reviewed; always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.