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UK Trade Tariff Developer Portal

Welcome to the official GOV.UK Developer Portal for HMRC Trade Tariff APIs.

This is your central entry point for exploring, testing, and integrating UK tariff data directly from HMRC.

What you can do

The Trade Tariff APIs provide structured, reliable access to official tariff information — including commodity codes, duty rates, VAT, quotas, and trade measures.

This service allows you to manage your API keys and overall access to the available APIs including:

Available APIs

• Fast Parcel Operator (FPO) API – Identify likely commodity codes from product descriptions to support rapid customs processing.

Who this service is for

Anyone who needs access to UK Trade Tariff data — including:

• Software developers building customs or logistics integrations.
• Product managers overseeing compliance systems.
• Trade and customs specialists seeking accurate, up-to-date information.

Whether you are a large enterprise or an independent trader, the APIs provide consistent and authoritative data from HMRC’s Online Trade Tariff.

Getting started

With an account you can generate, view and manage your API keys.

• Test APIs in a secure sandbox environment
• View interactive documentation and changelogs
• Manage credentials and rate limits
• Update your user profile and organisation details

You can set up an organisation account using a single shared company profile.

Additional users can be invited or removed from the organisation account.