Tariffs and duties for electronics imports

A range of import-specific regulations apply to all businesses in this area. Key issues relate to the Tariff, duties, intellectual property (IP) and preferential customs schemes. See the page within this guide on import regulations in the electronics industry.

Using the Integrated TariffA common customs tariff is applied across all European Union (EU) countries on goods imported from outside the EU. Find out about customs tariffs on the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) website - Opens in a new window. Details of specific tariff duties and measures are contained in the Integrated Tariff of the United Kingdom.

The Tariff is used to determine the specific classification code of your goods and to find:any licensing requirements that apply,the rates of duty and import VAT that apply,any additional charges, such as anti-dumping duties,any available preferential duty rates


Preferential duty ratesThe Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) allows products from a range of countries to be imported in the EU at a reduced or zero duty rate.The European Community also has various trade agreements with third countries (countries outside the EU), whereby goods may attract preferential duty rates. Find out if your goods qualify for a preferential duty rate and meet the appropriate rules of origin on the HMRC website