Import duty on wi-fi routers in the UK
HS code
8517.62
UK commodity code
8517 62 00 00
UK import duty
0%
UK VAT
20%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Routers, modems and other network equipment that send or receive data are 8517.62, the same subheading as smartwatches.
UK commodity codes under 8517.62
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8517 62 00 00 | Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | 0% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
Import duty on wi-fi routers by country
Import into the US
Free
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Import into the UK
0%
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Import into the EU
0%
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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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