What are the tariff rates for Chinese goods imported into the UK?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
UK import duties on Chinese goods: (1) Standard MFN rates 0-12% depending on product (UK has its own tariff schedule post-Brexit), (2) No preferential FTA with China. UK de minimis: £135 per shipment (below which no import duty). Goods over £135 attract import VAT (20%) + customs duty. UK has simplified tariffs for some categories.
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Requirements
0-12% + 20% VAT
Est. Total Cost
Verify current rates
Timeline
Item by Item
RequiredUK MFN Tariff0-12%Immediate
- 1Check UK Global Tariff schedule
- 2China has MFN status — no preferential rates
- 3Standard rates: 0% (many electronics) to 12% (textiles)
InfoUK De Minimis0% under £135Immediate
- 1Goods valued under £135: no import duty
- 2Import VAT (20%) still applies on goods over £135
- 3Online marketplaces collect VAT on goods under £135
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- • UK Global Tariff (GOV.UK)
- • HMRC customs guidance
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