Shipping to United Kingdom: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in United Kingdom. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to United Kingdom and beyond.

United Kingdom eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$42.5k

Annual GDP Per Capita

64.43M

Current Total Population

92%

Daily Internet Users

US$42.5k

Annual GDP Per Capita

64.43M

Current Total Population

92%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

Shipping Rates & Couriers to United Kingdom

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to United Kingdom. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

US

Average cost:

US$31.01

Average delivery time

12 working days

From

HK

Average cost:

HK$177.42

Average delivery time

9 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

SG$34.7

Average delivery time

5 working days

From

AU

Average cost:

AUD$56.3

Average delivery time

5 working days

United Kingdom Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful United Kingdom shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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  • Top courier services when shipping to United Kingdom include, USPS First Class International, Hong Kong Post - E-Express & Singapore Post - ePack.
  • When shipping to United Kingdom, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in United Kingdom are Amazon, eBay & Shopify.
  • Payment methods used by United Kingdom are Debit card & credit card
  • Many merchants in United Kingdom provide free shipping to consumers.
  • Saturday and Sunday are considered as Non working days, you might expect delays for your shipment on these days.
  • Public holidays are considered as a non working day as well. Please refer to the official Public Holiday page.

United Kingdom Import Tax & Custom Fees

United Kingdom calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for United Kingdom

Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 0 GBP

Tax (VAT/GST): 20%

Duty Threshold: 135 GBP

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

Mobiles: 0%

Tablets: 0%

Computers: 0%

Cameras: 4.2%

Accessories: 2.7%

Accessories (Battery): 3.7%

Health & Beauty: 6.5%

Fashion: 12%

Watches: 2.7%

Jewelry: 2.5%

Pets Accessories: 0%

Dry Food & Supplements: 9%

Home Appliances: 2.5%

Home Decor: 0%

Toys: 4.7%

Sports: 2.7%

Luggage: 3.7%

Audio Video: 1.1%

Documents: 0%

Gaming: 0%

Books & Collectibles: 0%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to United Kingdom

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

United Kingdom Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on United Kingdom customs and regulations? Before shipping to United Kingdom (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for United Kingdom and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted items
No items found.
Prohibited items
Alcohol
Animals
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Fresh Food
Plants
Seeds
Tobacco

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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