Free UK Customs Tools
For importers, exporters, and freight forwarders trading with the United Kingdom.
The same tools we use to process 2,000+ customs clearances. Made publicly available.
Why you can trust our data
2,000+
clearances processed using these tools
100%
data direct from the HMRC API
£0
cost to use the tools
"No other UK customs agency has made these tools publicly available — we're AI-native and built our own."
All tools
Select a tool. Data updated continuously from official UK sources.
HMRC Tariff Lookup
Check duty rates, VAT, and import restrictions for any commodity code. Live data from the GOV.UK Trade Tariff API — duty rate, import VAT, controls and restrictions.
- check_circleHS codes 6–10 digits
- check_circleSearch by commodity description
- check_circleData from the official HMRC API
UK Sanctions Check
Check whether a company, person or country appears on the UK sanctions lists — FCDO, ONS, OFSI. Essential before every international transaction. Compliance in seconds.
- check_circleFCDO, ONS, OFSI lists
- check_circleDownloadable audit report
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Trade Deal Analyzer
Find out which preference agreements (TCA, CPTPP, other FTAs) apply to your goods. HS code + country of origin = preferential rate and a list of required documents.
- check_circleUK-TCA and 70+ bilateral agreements
- check_circleMFN vs. preferential rate
- check_circleReliefs: ToR, IPR, Regime 42
UK Legislation Search
Search customs, VAT and import/export regulations by keyword or abbreviation (ENS, ToR, IPR…). Results with direct links to legislation.gov.uk.
- check_circleLinks to legislation.gov.uk
- check_circleCustoms abbreviations glossary
- check_circleFilters: duty, VAT, reliefs, sanctions
Frequently asked questions
Are these tools really free? expand_more
Yes, 100% free. No account or registration required. We publish them because well-informed importers and exporters make better clearances. If you end up using our services, that's a win for both sides.
Do I need to register? expand_more
No registration or account needed. Open the tool, enter your commodity code or description, and get results instantly. We only ask for an email if you want a copy of your results sent to your inbox.
How accurate is the data? expand_more
Tariff data is pulled directly from the official GOV.UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC) — the same source used by trade-tariff.service.gov.uk. Results are cached for 7 days for performance. Always confirm with a licensed customs broker before making commercial decisions, as applicable rates depend on origin, preference agreements, and quotas.
Can I use these for commercial purposes? expand_more
Yes. These tools are publicly available for any lawful use. They are informational only and do not constitute professional customs advice. A licensed customs broker must submit declarations to HMRC on your behalf.
Which tools are available? expand_more
All 4 tools are now live: HMRC Tariff Lookup, UK Sanctions Check, Trade Deal Analyzer, and UK Legislation Search. Each tool is free and requires no registration.
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