Import duty on sneakers to the UK

When importing sneakers to the UK, import duty depends on the product classification, declared value, and origin. For athletic footwear (including most unbranded and custom styles), the standard UK import duty typically ranges from 8% to 16% on the CIF value (cost, insurance, and freight). After Brexit, goods from non-EU countries follow the UK Global Tariff. You will also need to account for 20% VAT on the total (goods + shipping + duty), though this may be recoverable if you are VAT-registered.

Because our catalog covers 2,600+ styles across categories like Nike Air Max and Jordan, the declared unit values affect your duty bill. Many B2B buyers choose mixed orders to optimize landed costs. Our warehouse partners ship worldwide via standard or express methods, and we can advise on typical UK delivery times and documentation once you share your order size.

For accurate figures, we recommend checking the UK trade tariff with your commodity code (e.g., 6404 for rubber/plastic footwear). To get a precise quote including any duty considerations, share your cart and destination on WhatsApp.

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