Import duty on Bras & lingerie to United Kingdom (2026)
HS 6212101000 · Source: official United Kingdom tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-11
TL;DR
Bras & lingerie classify under HS 6212101000 in United Kingdom. Import duty 6.00 %. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $273 (effective rate ≈ 27.2%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (third-country) | 6.00 % | $60.30 | |
| VAT | 20.00 % | $213.06 | Paid at import to HMRC; recoverable as input tax if VAT-registered |
| Total taxes at import | 27.2% | $273.36 (≈¥1,853) | as % of CIF |
- Since 2021 the UK collects VAT at point of sale for consignments ≤£135; above £135 duty + import VAT apply as calculated
United Kingdom de minimis
Duty-free below £135 (intrinsic value)
Post-Brexit regime since 2021-01-01 (abolished £15 LVCR); stable since
Below £135 VAT is collected at checkout (marketplace liability); above, duty + import VAT apply.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
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