International shipping from the UK: a Shopify guide
To ship internationally from the UK, choose the countries you'll sell to, add HS codes and country of origin to your products for customs, create international shipping zones and rates, decide who pays duties and taxes, and use tracked services. Start with a few countries and expand once it works.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Quick summary
- Add HS codes and country of origin to products.
- Decide who pays duties: you or the customer.
- Start with a few markets.
Choose markets
Start where you already get visits or orders, such as Ireland, the EU or the US.
Customs information
Add HS codes and country of origin to each product so customs forms fill automatically.
Duties and taxes
You can charge duties at checkout (delivered duty paid) or let customers pay on delivery. Surprise charges often lead to refused parcels. See customs and duties.
Rates and couriers
Use tracked international services and add rates per zone. Set up Shopify Markets for local currencies.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an EORI number?
Usually for commercial exports. See details.
How do international returns work?
Official sources
Checked September 2026. Rules change, so always check the latest official guidance.
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