# United Kingdom: import VAT and de minimis

> The United Kingdom charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 20%. Consignments with a customs value of up to £135 pay no customs duty. The United Kingdom has its own customs tariff, which 3 countries and territories also apply. The United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/united-kingdom
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: British Pound (GBP)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 20%
- De minimis: No duty up to £135; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Countries using this tariff: 3

## Currency and customs tariff

The United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP).

The United Kingdom has its own customs tariff, which 3 countries and territories also apply.

The countries and territories that apply the United Kingdom tariff are Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey.

[Guernsey](https://staging.border.bot/countries/guernsey), [Isle of Man](https://staging.border.bot/countries/isle-of-man), [Jersey](https://staging.border.bot/countries/jersey)

## Import VAT and other taxes in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 20%.

## De minimis in the United Kingdom

Consignments with a customs value of up to £135 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for the United Kingdom, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does the United Kingdom use for customs?

The United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in GBP.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 20%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in the United Kingdom?

Consignments with a customs value of up to £135 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

### Which customs tariff does the United Kingdom use?

The United Kingdom has its own customs tariff, which 3 countries and territories also apply. The countries and territories that apply the United Kingdom tariff are Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for the United Kingdom come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the United Kingdom come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

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