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The UK Global Tariff Duty Rates

The UK Global Tariff will apply to all goods you import from 1 January 2021 (unless your goods are exempt).

You can search for your goods usinga commodity code, the product description

or a combination of these

Understanding UK Global Tariff Changes

HMRC have simplified and liberalised many tariffs on goods imported into the UK. Government amendments are highlighted in the 'change' column in the UK Global Tariff tool.

Liberalised

The tariff has been reduced to zero, making these goods duty-free for import.

Simplified

The tariff has been rounded down or 'banded'. Complex tariffs are now expressed as a single percentage.

Reduced

The tariff has been lowered beyond the simplification measure for additional savings.

Currency Conversion

Tariffs converted at €1 = 0.83687 GBP. Rates ≥£10 rounded to nearest pound, <£10 to nearest 10p.

UK Global Tariff Database

UK Global Tariff Database

Search and filter tariff rates effective from January 1, 2021

CodeDescriptionRateChange
90118000
Optical microscopes (excl. for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection, stereoscopic microscopes, binocular microscopes for ophthalmology and instruments, appliances and machines of heading 9031)
0.0%None
90119000
Parts and accessories for compound optical microscopes, n.e.s.
0.0%None
90121000
Electron microscopes, proton microscopes and diffraction apparatus
0.0%None
90129000
Parts and accessories for electron microscopes, proton microscopes and diffraction apparatus, n.e.s.
0.0%None
90131010
Telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of Ch 84, 85 or 90
0.0%None
90131090
Telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes
0.0%Lib
90132000
Lasers (excl. laser diodes)
0.0%None
90138020
Matrix liquid crystal devices, active
0.0%None
90138030
Liquid crystal devices, n.e.s.
0.0%None
90138090
Magnifying glasses, thread counters, stereoscopes, kaleidoscopes and other optical instruments and apparatus not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 90
0.0%Lib
90139005
Parts and accessories for telescopic sights for fitting to arms or for periscopes
0.0%Lib
90139010
Parts and accessories for liquid crystal displays "LCD
0.0%None
90139080
Parts and accessories for lasers and other instruments, apparatus and appliances not specified or included elsewhere in chapter 90, n.e.s.
0.0%None
90141000
Direction finding compasses
0.0%None
90142020
Inertial navigation systems for aeronautical or space navigation (excl. compasses and radio navigational equipment)
0.0%None
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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about UK Global Tariff duty rates

What goods does the tariff apply to?

The UKGT will apply to all goods imported into the UK unless:

  • An exception applies, such as a relief or tariff suspension
  • The goods come from countries that are part of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences
  • The country you're importing from has a trade agreement with the UK

It does not cover other import duties, such as VAT, or the precise details of trade remedy measures.

Are any goods covered by a tariff-rate quota?

Some products are covered by a tariff-rate quota, allowing a limited amount to be imported at zero or lower tariff rates.

If there is a tariff-rate quota on your product, you can apply to import a limited amount at a reduced rate of customs duty.

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