Import duty on Cotton socks to United Kingdom (2026)
HS 6115950000 · Source: official United Kingdom tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-11
TL;DR
Cotton socks classify under HS 6115950000 in United Kingdom. Import duty 12.00 %. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $346 (effective rate ≈ 34.4%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (third-country) | 12.00 % | $120.60 | |
| VAT | 20.00 % | $225.12 | Paid at import to HMRC; recoverable as input tax if VAT-registered |
| Total taxes at import | 34.4% | $345.72 (≈¥2,344) | 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
HS 6115950000 details
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