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 — plus EU TARIC and WCO HS nomenclature searches.
Everything you need to classify and cost your imports
UK Tariff & Commodity Code Search
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 such as anti-dumping duties — with live data from GOV.UK.
EU TARIC Database Lookup
Explore the EU's integrated tariff (TARIC): Combined Nomenclature codes, common customs tariff duties, EU preferences and trade defence measures. Direct links to the official European Commission TARIC consultation.
WCO HS Database (HS 2022)
Search the full Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature — all 97 chapters and over 5,600 six-digit subheadings — the international standard used by 200+ economies for classifying traded goods.
UK Postcodes & Area Codes
Complete reference for Great Britain and Northern Ireland: postcode areas and districts, telephone dialling codes by city and region, counties, and how the UK postcode system works.
How to use HSCODE.UK
Importing goods into the UK follows a simple but exact sequence. Getting the right classification first saves you time, money and border delays.
- Find the correct commodity code. Search by keyword or code using our UK Trade Tariff tool — codes run from 6-digit HS headings to the full 10-digit UK commodity code.
- Check the duty rate. The UK applies the UK Global Tariff to most imports. Preferential rates may apply for goods originating in countries with a UK trade agreement.
- Check VAT, quotas and restrictions. Import VAT (normally 20%), tariff-rate quotas, import licences, prohibitions and trade remedies (anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties) can all change your final landed cost.
- Compare with EU TARIC or WCO HS. If you also trade with the EU, or need the internationally harmonised description, our TARIC and WCO tools cover both.
What you get
Duty rates
Third-country (MFN), preferential and quota duty rates for UK imports, 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 order numbers, import licensing and certification requirements for controlled goods.
Trade remedies
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures that add duties on top of the standard tariff.
Frequently asked questions
What is a commodity code?
A commodity code (or HS code) classifies your goods for customs. The first six digits are the internationally agreed Harmonized System (HS) subheading; the UK adds two digits for the 8-digit UK code and a further two for the 10-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, which is maintained by HMRC. HS 2022 nomenclature comes from the WCO / UN Comtrade public classification. EU TARIC links point to the official European Commission consultation.
Is import VAT the same as the duty rate?
No. Customs duty is charged on the value of the goods; import VAT (standard rate 20%) is normally charged on the goods value plus duty and shipping. Some goods are zero-rated for VAT. HSCODE.UK shows both where available.
Do you give legally binding advice?
No. Our results are for guidance only. For a binding decision on your goods, apply to HMRC for a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling before you import.