UK Import Tariffs and Trade Measures Since 2021

Four linked datasets detail UK import tariffs and preferential trade measures applied since 1 January 2021. The data includes declarable 10-digit commodity codes, measure definitions, and a full commodity hierarchy with validity dates. It is published by the Department for Business and Trade.

Use Cases

• Map tariff rates to declarable 10-digit commodity codes for customs declaration automation
• Analyze the application of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs versus preferential measures by country or territory
• Trace measure definitions through the commodity code hierarchy using the indent column to understand coverage
• Validate commodity code descriptions and their validity start and end dates for trade agreement compliance

Strengths

• Includes historic tariff versions applied since a specific start date of 1 January 2021
• Provides data at the most granular level using declarable 10-digit commodity codes
• Structured into four complementary datasets showing the same underlying data in different formats for varied analysis

Limitations

• Excludes other import duties such as VAT and details of quota volumes, requiring supplementary data for full cost calculation
• Tariffs representing future events are subject to change, potentially affecting model accuracy for forward-looking applications

Provenance

Source

Department for Business and Trade, United Kingdom

Collection Method

Official government tariff data, structured into ODS, HTML, and SQLITE formats.

Time Range

From 1 January 2021 onward

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026, indicating active maintenance.

Geography

United Kingdom import tariffs, with measures for third countries and territories.