Sourcing from India to the UK, done properly.
The UK is home to one of the largest and longest-settled Indian diaspora communities anywhere in the world, and demand spans everything from specific festival items to Indian-made products UK resellers want to bring to market. We source from Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho and beyond, and ship to your door — with current guidance on the UK’s own evolving low-value import rules.
Customs & duties to UK
Threshold: GBP 135 (duty relief, currently in place)
Goods valued at or below £135 currently benefit from customs duty relief, though VAT generally still applies. This relief is confirmed for removal from 1 October 2028, brought forward from an earlier March 2029 date. We keep guidance current as the phaseout firms up.
Quotes shown in GBP where possible.
Full customs guide →Couriers & timelines
- DHL
- FedEx
- Aramex
- India Post EMS
We’ll confirm realistic processing time at the quote stage, particularly as UK customs procedures continue to evolve ahead of the threshold changes.
Shipping policy →What needs care shipping to UK.
The UK’s low-value import rules are mid-change, so accurate declared value and product classification matter more than ever — once the GBP135 relief is phased out, every shipment becomes a formal import event. Certain categories also face extra restrictions regardless of value, including some food items, specific herbal ingredients, and select electronics.
What buyers in UK source most.
Why DS Corp vs. the alternative.
The UK’s threshold is genuinely in flux, and most competitor pages still treat £135 as a stable, permanent rule.
| Ordering Direct / Other Agents | With DS Corp | |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness of upcoming changes | Many sites treat the £135 relief as permanent, when removal is already confirmed with a date set | We track the UK’s phased removal timeline and update guidance as it firms up |
| Declared value accuracy | Risk of inaccurate declarations as rules tighten ahead of the 2028 change | We declare accurate value on every shipment to keep your order compliant |
| Long-term planning | Hard to plan ahead from abroad as policy shifts | We give you realistic, current guidance at every quote, not a static promise |
Sourcing to UK — FAQ
Is the UK’s £135 duty-free threshold still in place?
For now, yes — but it’s changing. The UK government confirmed in its Autumn Budget 2025 that the £135 customs duty relief will be removed, with the most recent guidance (June 2026) setting removal from 1 October 2028.
Do I pay VAT on orders to the UK even under £135?
Generally, yes — VAT is typically still applicable on UK imports regardless of the customs duty relief, which only affects duty, not VAT.
Why is the UK removing its low-value import relief?
It’s following the same direction as the US and EU — the UK government has cited fairness for domestic retailers and the scale of low-value parcel growth as reasons for the change.
Are there products you can’t ship to the UK specifically?
Some categories face restrictions regardless of value, including certain food items, specific herbal ingredients, and some electronics.
Will my order take longer because of the UK’s changing customs rules?
Not necessarily — the £135 relief remains in place for now. We’ll always give you a realistic, current estimate at the quote stage.
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