Navigating UK import laws, VAT, and Logistics can be complex.  We make it simple!

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We help companies with:

 

✔ UK Market Research & Compliance

✔ Customs & VAT Registration

✔ Freight, Fulfilment & Amazon FBA Setup

✔ UK Buyer & Distributor Matchmaking

✔ Reaching UK Business Decision-Makers... find out more

 

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Frequently Asked Questions?

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💬 Do I need VAT registration in the UK?

→ Yes, if you sell directly to UK consumers over £85,000/year.

→ If selling B2B, VAT may not be required (depends on how the buyer handles VAT).

→ Tees Global offers VAT setup assistance.

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💬 How much are UK import duties?

→ It depends on your product category. We calculate this for you.

→ Example: Clothing = 12% duty, electronics = 0-5% duty.

→ VAT (usually 20%) applies to total shipment value (goods + shipping + duties).

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💬 Why Export to the UK?

→ The UK is the 4th largest export market for U.S. goods.

→ The U.S.-UK trade relationship is worth $300+ billion annually.

→ English-speaking market, similar business culture, and strong demand for U.S. products.

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💬 Do I Need UK Product Certification?

→ ICE/UKCA marking (electronics, toys, medical devices).

→ Food & beverage compliance (labelling, FDA-equivalent rules).

→ Chemical registration (UK REACH regulations).

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💬 What are the Best Shipping Methods?

→ Air Freight (Fast, but costly) – Best for high-value goods.

→ Sea Freight (Cheaper, slower) – Ideal for bulk shipments.

→ Courier (DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS) – Best for small parcels.

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💬 What types of UK Fulfilment Centres should we use?

→ Amazon FBA UK for e-commerce brands.

→ 3PL Warehousing for bulk stock & local distribution.

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💬 Is it best to sell via Distributors or Direct-to-Customers?

→ B2B (wholesale, distributors, agents) → Find UK partners.

→ B2C (online, Amazon, retailers) → Sell directly.

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💬 How can we market our Brand in the UK?

→ UK Trade Shows & Business Networks → Best for B2B sales.

→ E-commerce (Amazon UK, Shopify, Etsy UK) → Best for B2C.

→ Advertise in Horizon Magazine - a quarterly 'free-to-read' business magazine for UK businesses that import & export - delivered digitally to more than 50,000 inboxes (in your direct target market).

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💬 How can Tees Global help?

→ UK Customs Import & VAT Compliance.

→ Freight & Fulfilment Solutions.

→ Market Entry Strategy & Buyer Connections.

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