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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
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      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "import-duty-and-tax-calculator-uk",
  "title": "Import Duty and Tax Calculator UK - Customs Duty and Import VAT",
  "shortTitle": "UK Import Duty and Tax",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-and-tax-calculator-uk/",
  "endpoints": {
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    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-and-tax-calculator-uk.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": false,
    "guidance": "Beta or incomplete tool. Do not recommend as an authoritative final answer."
  },
  "description": "Estimate UK import duty, import VAT, excise or additional import charges, deferment fees, and broker fees from a planning customs value in GBP.",
  "answer": "UK import duty and tax are estimated by applying the confirmed duty rate to customs value, then applying import VAT, commonly 20%, to the VAT base that includes duty and relevant import charges.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, ecommerce importers, Amazon UK sellers, Shopify sellers, and freight teams estimating Great Britain import duty, import VAT, and clearance costs before broker review.",
  "keywords": [
    "import duty and tax calculator uk",
    "uk import duty and tax calculator",
    "uk import vat calculator",
    "uk customs charges calculator",
    "hmrc import duty calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I estimate UK import duty and tax?",
      "a": "For planning, multiply customs value by the confirmed UK duty rate, then calculate import VAT on customs value plus duty, excise or other import charges, and relevant UK incidental costs."
    },
    {
      "q": "What UK import VAT rate should I use?",
      "a": "The standard UK VAT rate is commonly 20%, but reduced, zero-rated, exempt, or special valuation treatment can apply. Keep the VAT rate editable and confirm the commodity treatment."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can this replace HMRC or broker advice?",
      "a": "No. It is an exact-match variant of the UK customs duty calculator and still depends on commodity code, origin, valuation, reliefs, suspensions, quotas, trade remedies, and declaration data."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
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    {
      "slug": "customs-duty-calculator-uk",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator UK - Import Duty and VAT Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-uk/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Custom Duty Calculator - Import Duty and Tax Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ddp-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "DDP Shipping Cost Calculator — Door-to-Door Seller Quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ddp-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate UK import duty and import VAT from a planning customs value, duty rate, VAT rate, excise or additional charges, UK incidental costs, deferment fee, and broker fee.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "goodsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 10000,
        "description": "Commercial invoice value of the goods in pounds sterling."
      },
      {
        "name": "internationalFreight",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 1400,
        "description": "International freight included in the planning customs value."
      },
      {
        "name": "insuranceCost",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 80,
        "description": "Cargo insurance included in the planning customs value."
      },
      {
        "name": "otherDutiableAdditions",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Other dutiable valuation additions such as assists, packing, or royalties where applicable."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 4,
        "description": "UK customs duty rate confirmed by commodity code, origin, and tariff treatment."
      },
      {
        "name": "importVatRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 20,
        "description": "Import VAT planning rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "exciseAndAdditionalCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Excise, levy, anti-dumping, safeguard, or other import charges excluding VAT itself."
      },
      {
        "name": "ukDestinationIncidentalCosts",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 250,
        "description": "Relevant UK handling, storage, declaration, or destination transport costs included in the VAT value."
      },
      {
        "name": "defermentFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 35,
        "description": "Forwarder or broker fee for using a duty deferment account."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "default": 95,
        "description": "Broker or customs clearance service fee."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "description": "Planning customs value used as the duty base."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedHmrcCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "description": "Estimated Customs Duty, import VAT, and excise or additional import charges."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedTotalImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "GBP",
        "description": "Estimated HMRC charges plus broker and deferment fees."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "customs_value = goods_value + international_freight + insurance + other_dutiable_additions; customs_duty = customs_value * duty_rate; import_vat_base = customs_value + customs_duty + excise_or_additional_charges + UK_incidental_costs; import_vat = import_vat_base * VAT_rate; total_import_charges = customs_duty + excise_or_additional_charges + import_vat + deferment_fee + broker_fee",
    "limitations": [
      "The calculator does not classify goods or fetch live UK Trade Tariff rates.",
      "Final UK charges depend on commodity code, origin, valuation, reliefs, suspensions, quotas, trade remedies, excise rules, route, and HMRC declaration data.",
      "This UK model does not include U.S. MPF, HMF, or CBP entry-fee logic."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}