Import duty on canned tuna in the UK
HS code
1604.14
UK codes
10
UK import duty
20% – 25%
UK VAT
0%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and bonito are 1604.14.
UK commodity codes under 1604.14
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1604 14 21 00 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Skipjack tuna › In vegetable oil | 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 26 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Skipjack tuna › Other › Fillets known as 'loins'2 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 28 00 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Skipjack tuna › Other › Other | 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 31 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares) › In vegetable oil2 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 36 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares) › Other › Fillets known as 'loins'2 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 38 00 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares) › Other › Other | 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 41 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Other › In vegetable oil4 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 46 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Other › Other › Fillets known as 'loins'8 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 48 | Tunas and skipjack tuna › Other › Other › Other4 full 10-digit codes
| 20% | 0% |
| 1604 14 90 00 | Bonito (sarda spp.) | 25% | 0% |
Import duty on canned tuna by country
Import into the US
Varies by line
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Import into the UK
20% – 25%
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Import into the EU
24% – 25%
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How UK import charges work
The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the UK commodity code for canned tuna?
It depends on the product’s details: 10 UK codes sit under HS 1604.14. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.
Q2What is the import duty on canned tuna in the UK?
Between 20% – 25%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported canned tuna?
Yes. Import VAT of 0% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (1604.14) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for canned tuna.
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