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Trade Deal Analyzer

Find out which countries enjoy preferential treatment for your goods. UK-TCA, bilateral agreements, reliefs.

0% vs. 5% duty? That difference is worth hundreds of pounds per load. Check before you quote.

ℹ️ The UK has 70+ trade agreements (TCA, RoO, reliefs). Each one changes the duty rate. Which ones apply to you?

Preferential treatment analysis

Your product code. The actual duty rate depends on the trade agreement and the origin of the goods.

The Country of Origin determines which agreements apply.

Some reliefs and agreements only apply to specific categories.

Which trade agreements apply to the UK?

UK-TCA (Trade and Cooperation Agreement)

The agreement with the EU/Poland. 0% duty on EU products when the RoO conditions are met.

Status: essential for PL-UK trade. Requires a CoO (Certificate of Origin).

Agreements with third countries (China, Vietnam, India...)

Various bilateral agreements. Most countries: no preference (MFN).

Exceptions: GSP+ (generalised system of preferences) for developing countries — requires certification.

Reliefs and regimes

ToR (Tariff Rate Quotas), IPR, RGR, Regime 42, End-Use — they can reduce the tariff even further.

Status: require special documents and HMRC approval. The tool shows the options available for your product.

Examples

Furniture manufacturer from Warsaw

"I ship sofas to the UK (HS code 9404.30.00). The Analyzer showed: TCA = 0%, MFN = 5%. With ToR relief I can add 20% of units at 0%. It changes the profitability of the whole batch."

Electronics importer from China

"I wanted to know whether components (HS 8517.62.00) fall under GSP+ or the standard duty. The tool showed: GSP+ available, but it requires CoO certification. I avoided the cost of a misclassification."

International freight forwarder

"I have 5 loads from different countries. The Analyzer showed which are TCA (0%) and which are MFN (5–10%). I can now quote accurately and offer optimisation to my clients."

FAQ

Is the preferential rate guaranteed? +

The rate is theoretical — subject to meeting the conditions (CoO, RoO, documents). HMRC may reject a claim if the documentation is incomplete.

What are rules of origin (RoO)? +

Requirements that goods must meet to receive preferential treatment. E.g. a product must contain at least 40% added value from a TCA country. The tool shows the requirements for your HS code.

How do I get a Proof of Origin? +

A certificate issued by the chamber of commerce/customs authority in the export country. In Poland: the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Commercial documents are required. A broker can help you with this.

What additional reliefs can I get? +

ToR (temporary quotas), IPR (raw materials for production), RGR (relief for research projects), Regime 42 (customs regime), End-Use (made-to-order components). The tool shows which are available for your goods — but they require HMRC approval.

Can I claim preferential treatment retroactively? +

Yes — up to 4 years back in the event of an error. But it's better to do it right away at import. Our brokers can help with retroactive claims. Send an enquiry: WhatsApp +44 7404 091503.

Want to optimise a whole consignment?

A broker can build a strategy of reliefs and documentation and save you hundreds of pounds in tariffs.

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