Import Duties from China to United Kingdom
United Kingdom import duty rates for goods originating in China. No bilateral FTA — MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates apply.
FTA Status
None
Duty basis
CIF
VAT
20%
Tariff system
UK Global Tariff
No Bilateral FTA
United Kingdom applies MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff rates to goods from China. No preferential trade agreement is currently in force between these two markets.
China → United Kingdom Trade Highlights
- →No UK-China FTA — UK Global Tariff rates apply
- →Anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel, e-bikes, ceramics, and other products
- →UK maintains its own trade defence measures post-Brexit
- →China is the UK's 4th-largest trading partner
- →UK Global Tariff generally mirrors former EU external tariff but with simplifications
Key Products: China → United Kingdom
United Kingdom MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Apparel | 61 / 62 | 12% | CPTPP: 0% | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 0% | — | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 0% | — | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 3.7% | — | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 16% | CPTPP: 0% | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | 0% | — | Details → |
All United Kingdom Duty Rates
| Smartphones & Mobile Phones | 8517.12 | 0% | Details → |
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Used & Second-Hand Cars | 8703 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Trucks & Commercial Vehicles | 8704 | 6.5% | Details → |
| Perfume & Fragrances | 3303.00 | 5% | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 6% | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 3.5% | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 4.5% | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 6% | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 0–4% | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 1.7% | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 2.5% | Details → |
How Import Duty Is Calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (tariff rate)
MFN rate applies — no preferential rate available for China origin
VAT (20%)
Charged on CIF value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
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