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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"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "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-tax-calculator-uk",
  "title": "Import Duty Tax Calculator UK - Duty, VAT, and Clearance Fees",
  "shortTitle": "UK Import Duty Tax",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-tax-calculator-uk/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-tax-calculator-uk/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-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 tax, import VAT, excise or additional import charges, deferment fees, and broker fees from a planning customs value in GBP.",
  "answer": "UK import duty tax is estimated by applying the confirmed UK 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 tax calculator uk",
    "uk import duty tax calculator",
    "import duty and tax calculator uk",
    "uk import vat calculator",
    "hmrc import duty tax calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I calculate UK import duty tax?",
      "a": "For planning, calculate customs value from goods value, freight, insurance, and dutiable additions, multiply by the confirmed UK duty rate, then calculate import VAT on the VAT base that includes duty and relevant import charges."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this different from the import duty and tax calculator UK?",
      "a": "No. This exact-match page delegates to the same UK customs duty and import VAT calculator, with wording for people searching “import duty tax calculator UK.”"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this include broker or deferment fees?",
      "a": "Yes. Broker and deferment fees are separate editable planning fields, so the total can show HMRC charges plus operational clearance costs."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can this replace HMRC or a customs broker?",
      "a": "No. Commodity code, origin, valuation, reliefs, suspensions, quotas, excise treatment, and trade remedies must still be confirmed through the UK Trade Tariff, HMRC, or a broker."
    }
  ],
  "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."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "import-duty-and-tax-calculator-uk",
      "title": "Import Duty and Tax Calculator UK - Customs Duty and Import VAT",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/import-duty-and-tax-calculator-uk/"
    },
    {
      "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": "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"
}