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Goods Imported To The UK - Tariffs
How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you import.
Importing goods covered by a tariff-rate quota
Some products are covered by a tariff-rate quota ( TRQ).
If there’s a TRQ for your product, you can apply to import a limited amount at a zero or reduced rate of customs duty. If this limit is exceeded, a higher tariff rate applies.
Some tariff-rate quotas are only applicable to products imported from a specified country.