Export support
Duties, taxes and customs
Calculate how much duty you need to pay
Find out the rate of duty on your goods for your target market.
Find your dutyFind the right commodity code
You need a commodity (HS) code to complete your export documentation.
Find your code
How to pay VAT when exporting to the EU
Understand the VAT requirements when exporting goods and services to EU countries.
Read the articleUnderstand duties and taxes
Understand how duties and taxes are calculated and how they impact the cost of exporting your product.
Read the articleMove goods and use freight forwarders
Using freight forwarders can save money and time when exporting large quantities of goods or high value items.
Read the articleUnderstand the UK's strategic export controls
Read about the UK's regulatory framework for export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Read the articleUnderstand the UK’s trade agreements
Find out the details on which trade agreements the UK has signed and which the UK is negotiating.
Read the articleFurther support
Popular tools and services
Exporting step by step guide
Every step of the exporting process with links to useful tools and services.
Check how to import or export goods
Understand the duties, taxes and paperwork required if you're importing goods into the UK.
Join the UK Export Academy
Sign up for our free training programme and get the know-how to sell confidently overseas.
Ask the export support team a question
Can't find your answer? Get in touch to see how the Department for Business and Trade can help you sell your products and services overseas.
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