Hong Kong to UK🇬🇧 Tariff on children's clothings
Last Updated : 2021-07-26
2021 Hong Kong to UK international shipping: Things to note on the tariff on children’s clothing
If you’re a parent with one or more kids, then you should understand the struggle of constantly buying new clothings for them because they grow up just so fast! Especially if you’re currently living in UK, you might (and most possibly) miss the cheaper and well-made children’s clothings in Hong Kong. So how do you ship them internationally? Fulffy is here to guide you through UK tariffs on children’s clothing and important things to note before international shipping~
Hong Kong to UK international shipping
⚠️ Please be aware of the restrictions on international shipping to the UK, if you’re uncertain, feel free to check out Fulffy’s Prohibited items by the UK Customs。
Hong Kong to UK international shipping: Tariff on children’s clothing
If your items exceed a certain amount, then you’ll have to pay for the goods tariff.
Type of items | Tariff |
All personal items or goods, with a total value lower than£135 | Duty-free |
Presents, with a total value between £135and£630 | 2.5%(Certain items may have a lower tariff, you may call the authority to confirm) |
Presents, with a total value over £630 or other goods with a total value over £135 | Depends on the type of goods and the country of import |
Hong Kong to UK international shipping: Value-added tax (VAT) on children’s clothing
Goods imported from non-EU countries and certain areas of the EU are subject to VAT. The current VAT in the UK is 20%.
The followings are the conditions for exemption from VAT:
- 1. Presents with a total value lower than £39
- 2. Other items with a total value lower than £15
Hong Kong to UK: what should I take note of before I send?
If your clothes are from well-known brands, remember to remove all tags and labels.
Frequently asked question
Will the UK Customs open and check my children's clothings package?
The UK Customs will randomly check and collect taxes based on the items and number of items in the package.
Do I need to pay customs duties when sending children's clothing to the UK?
If the value of children's clothing exceeds a certain amount, the corresponding tariff and value-added tax need to be paid.