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United Kingdom Import Duty Rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals

HS 7113 / 7114 · Articles of jewellery and goldsmiths' wares

United Kingdom MFN Import Duty Rate

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2.5%

on CIF value

HS 7113.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (2.5%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

VAT (20%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: jewellery & precious metals worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. United Kingdom charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to GBP at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 2.5%
Import duty	$273
VAT (20%)	$2,235
Total paid at the border	$2,507

VAT is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying jewellery & precious metals correctly

Heading 7113 covers jewellery of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal; 7117 covers imitation (costume) jewellery and 7116 articles of pearls and stones.

Gold-plated base-metal jewellery is 7117 (imitation), not 7113
Watches go to Chapter 91 even when made of gold
Loose diamonds are 7102 and loose gemstones 7103

Compliance. Precious-metal jewellery often needs hallmarking (UK, India) and diamonds need Kimberley Process certificates; jewellery from some origins faces sanctions screening.

Importing into United Kingdom: what you need

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collects duty and import VAT through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS); rates come from the UK Global Tariff.

Registration. A GB EORI number. Non-UK sellers usually appoint a UK customs agent or use a carrier's DDP service.

Low-value shipments. Customs duty is waived when a consignment is worth £135 or less, but 20% VAT applies from £0 — for parcels up to £135 the seller or online marketplace charges UK VAT at checkout.

Documents customs will ask for

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Transport document
Statement on origin to claim 0% under the UK–EU TCA or another UK trade agreement
Licences for controlled goods (e.g. some steel, chemicals)

Charges on top of duty

Import VAT 20% (5% or 0% for some goods) — VAT-registered businesses can use postponed VAT accounting
Excise on alcohol, tobacco and fuel
Trade remedies and anti-dumping duties from the Trade Remedies Authority

Watch out. Since Brexit, EU-made goods still need a statement on origin to enter duty-free; without it the full UK Global Tariff rate applies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals in United Kingdom?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Jewellery & Precious Metals (HS 7113 / 7114) in United Kingdom is 2.5% on the CIF value. HS 7113.

Is VAT charged on Jewellery & Precious Metals imports to United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom charges VAT at 20% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Jewellery & Precious Metals in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has free trade agreements with UK–EU TCA, UK–Japan CEPA, CPTPP, UK–Australia FTA, UK–New Zealand FTA. Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 7113 / 7114.

How is import duty calculated for Jewellery & Precious Metals entering United Kingdom?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 2.5% is applied to this value. VAT (20%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.