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UK Import VAT & Customs Duty Estimator

Calculate estimated UK customs duties, 20% import VAT, and total landed costs for overseas shipments sent to our Birmingham warehouse.

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HMRC UK Rates
UK Import VAT is calculated on the CIF value (Goods Value + Shipping + Customs Duty). With PVA, VAT is accounted on your UK VAT return rather than paid at customs.
Estimated Landed Cost
£5,791.25
Total Landed Inbound Cost (ex. VAT with PVA)
Customs Duty £141.25
Import VAT (20%) £1,158.25
Goods Value in GBP £5,000.00
Shipping & Insurance in GBP £650.00
Customs Value (CIF) £5,650.00
Customs Duty Payable £141.25
20% UK Import VAT £1,158.25 (PVA)
Total Cash Required at Customs £141.25
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What is UK Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)?

PVA allows overseas and domestic VAT-registered Amazon sellers to account for import VAT on their periodic UK VAT return rather than paying 20% cash upfront when freight arrives at UK ports (Felixstowe, Southampton, Heathrow). This protects cashflow significantly.

Direct Receiving at PrepBase Birmingham

Once cleared through UK customs via your freight forwarder or broker (DDP / DAP terms), shipments can be delivered directly to PrepBase UK. We unload containers or LCL pallets, inspect for damage, label with FNSKU, and prepare SPD or LTL Amazon inbound shipments.

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