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Thai Canned Tuna Import Calculator (UK)
Cases of 48 × 185 g skipjack in vegetable oil at an example $36. 20% duty, 0% VAT.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 1604142100
- MFN / general rate
- 20%
- Preferential rate
- None — no trade-agreement preference for this origin
- Import VAT / GST
- 0%0% — zero-rated for UK VAT (VAT code VATZ).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 20% |
| Customs duty | 20% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (0%) | +0% |
| Duty + import tax | 20% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 0.79 GBP (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | £45,504.00 | £15,742.30 | £61,246.30 | £38.28 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | £50,965.24 | £10,281.06 | £61,246.30 | £38.28 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | £61,246.30 | £0.00 | £61,246.30 | £38.28 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
After Brexit the UK set its own tariff, and for canned skipjack in oil it is 20%, four points below the EU's 24%. Thailand still pays the full rate: there is no UK–Thailand FTA, and Thailand has no DCTS preference on this line.
VAT helps: tuna as food is zero-rated (VAT code VATZ), so the duty is the only border tax. UK buyers comparing Thai tuna with origins that do have a preference can model both, because the calculator's duty field takes any rate you enter.
FAQ
What is the UK import duty on Thai canned tuna?
20% under the UK Global Tariff for 1604142100 (skipjack in vegetable oil). No preference applies to Thai origin (checked 2026-10-01).
Is there VAT on imported canned tuna in the UK?
No. It is zero-rated (VATZ), so import VAT is 0%.
Is the UK cheaper than the EU for Thai tuna?
On duty, yes: 20% in the UK against 24% in the EU for the same product. Germany also charges 7% import VAT, where the UK charges none.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Thai Canned Tuna Import Calculator (UK)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.