US tariffs on goods from the UK: DDP price calculator
Goods of the UK entering the US pay General rate + 10% under HTS heading 9903.05.81 (USITC). The calculator below is set up for a United Kingdom Etsy shop; change anything.
How the duty works for UK goods
| Item (HTS line) | General rate | Total with 9903.05.81 | Duty on a $40 item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle (3406.00.00.00) | Free | 10% | $4.00 |
| Ceramic mug (not porcelain) (6912.00.44.00) | 10% | 20% | $8.00 |
| Knitted wool scarf (6117.10.10.00) | 9.6% | 19.6% | $7.84 |
General rates read from the bundled HTS Revision 22 (2026), synced 2026-11-03. Your exact line may differ: find it in the HTS lookup. Duty is charged on the customs value, normally the item price; the calculator also adds Etsy and carrier fees.
Royal Mail sells a postal DDP service to the USA (PDDP) with a listed handling fee of £0.50 per parcel, for parcels up to $2,500 (Royal Mail). The calculator starts on Royal Mail; switch to UPS or FedEx to compare courier disbursement fees.
Etsy fees for a United Kingdom bank account
| Transaction fee | 6.5% of item price + shipping (Etsy) |
| Payment processing | 4% + GBP 0.20 per order (Etsy) |
| Regulatory operating fee | 0.48% (Etsy) |
| Listing currency | GBP |
These percentages are charged on the tariff-inclusive price, so part of the fee is a fee on the duty (fees on fees). More detail: UK to US DDP shipping: what it costs and how to price it.
FAQ
What is the US duty on goods from the UK?
As of HTS Revision 22 (2026), heading 9903.05.81 sets the rate for most goods of the UK: the normal HTS General rate plus 10%, with listed product exceptions.
Is the UK rate the 10% “baseline”?
The UK heading 9903.05.81 adds 10% on top of the normal HTS General rate for most goods of the UK. A line with a 9.6% General rate therefore pays 19.6% in total.
What Etsy fees apply with a bank account in United Kingdom?
The 6.5% transaction fee on item price plus shipping, payment processing of 4% + GBP 0.20 per order, and a 0.48% regulatory operating fee (Etsy fee pages, checked 2026-11-03). The calculator charges them on the tariff-inclusive price.
Does Etsy require DDP for US orders from this country?
Etsy’s rule covers every seller shipping to US buyers from outside the US: since July 9, 2026 US orders need Delivered Duty Paid shipping to keep Etsy Purchase Protection, and tariffs charged to buyers can be deducted from the seller. Where no DDP service exists, the listing must say duties are not included and the buyer must get an estimate before shipping.
Sources
- USITC HTS heading 9903.05.81
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (Revision 22 (2026))
- Etsy Seller Handbook: global tariff policies and DDP
- Etsy Help: payment processing fees by country
- Etsy Help: Regulatory Operating fee
- Federal Register 2026-21600: de minimis suspension for mail
- Royal Mail: PDDP
Facts checked 2026-11-03. Estimate, not a customs ruling; verify your line on hts.usitc.gov. Open this setup as a shareable calculator link.
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