Below are steps for finding and calculating estimated tariffs and taxes. Only the customs officers in the country where the goods clear can make the final determination. The tariff resources listed public and private are not exhaustive; however, they can help you estimate tariff rates for your shipment. Remember that the actual tariff rates will be determined by the importing country Customs and may, therefore, differ on occasion from your estimate. Also, the tariff rates do not include other charges such as Value Added Taxes of other fees collected by Customs or shippers that comprise the total cost of a landed shipment including purchase price, freight, insurance, and other fees up to the port of destination.
To learn more, visit tariff and import fees and Calculating Tariffs. Your shipper, or a freight forwarder, should be able to assist you with your search.
This database is free but requires registration. You will need your 6-digit HS code to conduct the search. List of duty rates of World Trade Organization member countries. Requires registration. For the list of exemptions consult the de Minimis regime for low-value express shipments worldwide.
This factsheet reflects our understanding of the basic position as known at the last update. Obtain advice on your own specific circumstances and check whether any relevant rules have changed.
To find out more, see our FAQs. Your customs and tax responsibilities Exporting goods Importing goods Handling special cases 1. Your customs and tax responsibilities Check your responsibilities for imports You are normally responsible for clearing the goods through UK customs and paying any taxes. Your supplier needs to provide the documentation you need to clear the goods through customs and to make payment to the supplier. You may have to pay import duty.
Your responsibilities depend on what you have agreed in the contract. To minimise the risk of disputes, your contract should use one of the internationally recognised Incoterms. Check your responsibilities for exports You are normally responsible for clearing goods outwards through UK customs. Your customer is normally responsible for overseas customs clearance and taxes. You can find out more about how other countries handle import duties and taxes from the Department for International Trade.
You need to provide your customer with the documentation they need to clear goods into their country and to pay you. Fortunately, the shipping world has made great strides in handling these fees in recent years. Naturally, this provides a much better customer experience. Knowing the subtle difference between customs and VAT will prepare you for shipping internationally.
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