Subheading · Chapter 30 · Heading 3005
3005.10: Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer
Adhesive dressings and plasters
3005.10 is the HS subheading for adhesive dressings and plasters, under heading 3005 in chapter 30.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3005 10 00 00 Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 1
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £58.4m | 34.9% | +1.2% |
 Hungary | £21.6m | 12.9% | -1.2% |
 United States | £12.8m | 7.7% | +12.5% |
 Germany | £11.6m | 6.9% | -21% |
 South Korea | £8.7m | 5.2% | +9.6% |
 Finland | £8.2m | 4.9% | -1.1% |
 Spain | £6.7m | 4% | -24.1% |
 France | £6.5m | 3.9% | -20.8% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico 5% – 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 13.3% 
Brazil Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
Argentina Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$411kUS$411k+US$14m+US$106m+> US$332m
Exports: 142
- China: US$1.1bn
- United States: US$745m
- Germany: US$559m
- Japan: US$332m
- Finland: US$327m
- Hungary: US$278m
- United Kingdom: US$248m
- Netherlands: US$167m
- Italy: US$163m
- Spain: US$155m
- France: US$136m
- Belgium: US$126m
- Mexico: US$118m
- Poland: US$106m
- South Korea: US$97m
- Ireland: US$91m
- Dominican Republic: US$80m
- Brazil: US$64m
- Czechia: US$62m
- Egypt: US$54m
- Sweden: US$46m
- Thailand: US$45m
- Denmark: US$39m
- Taiwan: US$34m
- Malaysia: US$33m
- Switzerland: US$30m
- Colombia: US$30m
- South Africa: US$22m
- Singapore: US$20m
- Austria: US$18m
- Türkiye: US$18m
- Greece: US$15m
- India: US$14m
- Portugal: US$14m
- Slovakia: US$13m
- Philippines: US$10m
- Estonia: US$10m
- Canada: US$10m
- Vietnam: US$9m
- Cambodia: US$7m
- Norway: US$7m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$7m
- Bulgaria: US$6m
- Latvia: US$6m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Iceland: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Indonesia: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Guatemala: US$3m
- Australia: US$3m
- Romania: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Tunisia: US$866k
- Croatia: US$803k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$10m+US$65m+> US$199m
Imports: 217
- United States: US$967m
- Germany: US$477m
- Netherlands: US$383m
- France: US$281m
- China: US$257m
- Mexico: US$252m
- United Kingdom: US$199m
- Belgium: US$177m
- Spain: US$173m
- Canada: US$132m
- Japan: US$116m
- Italy: US$115m
- Australia: US$112m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$111m
- Denmark: US$92m
- Poland: US$89m
- Malaysia: US$88m
- Saudi Arabia: US$80m
- Hungary: US$79m
- Austria: US$70m
- Switzerland: US$70m
- Singapore: US$65m
- Brazil: US$63m
- South Korea: US$62m
- Sweden: US$60m
- Czechia: US$53m
- Ireland: US$47m
- Russia: US$41m
- Thailand: US$39m
- Taiwan: US$37m
- Greece: US$31m
- Slovakia: US$31m
- South Africa: US$30m
- Chile: US$29m
- Philippines: US$28m
- United Arab Emirates: US$26m
- Colombia: US$26m
- Ukraine: US$26m
- Finland: US$25m
- Norway: US$24m
- New Zealand: US$24m
- Israel: US$23m
- Vietnam: US$23m
- India: US$23m
- Portugal: US$23m
- Türkiye: US$19m
- Romania: US$14m
- Indonesia: US$14m
- Peru: US$14m
- Croatia: US$12m
- Serbia: US$11m
- Argentina: US$11m
- Dominican Republic: US$11m
- Lithuania: US$10m
- Ecuador: US$10m
- Qatar: US$9m
- Iran: US$9m
- Iraq: US$8m
- Bulgaria: US$8m
- Kuwait: US$8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$1.1bn | 20.5% |
| 2 | United States | US$745m | 13.4% |
| 3 | Germany | US$559m | 10% |
| 4 | Japan | US$332m | 6% |
| 5 | Finland | US$327m | 5.9% |
| 6 | Hungary | US$278m | 5% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$248m | 4.5% |
| 8 |  Netherlands | US$167m | 3% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$163m | 2.9% |
| 10 | Spain | US$155m | 2.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$967m | 17.4% |
| 2 | Germany | US$477m | 8.6% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$383m | 6.9% |
| 4 | France | US$281m | 5% |
| 5 | China | US$257m | 4.6% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$252m | 4.5% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$199m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  Belgium | US$177m | 3.2% |
| 9 | Spain | US$173m | 3.1% |
| 10 | Canada | US$132m | 2.4% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 0%median duty
- 83number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 30%highest: Uzbekistan, Iran, Bermuda
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 2.5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 5% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 10% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 8.7% | 2% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 0% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 10% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 10% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 0% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 8.7% | 2% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 0% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 5% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 12% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 5% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 5% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 5% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 5% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 5% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 0% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 5% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 0% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 10% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 27% | 5% – 40% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 5.5% | 0% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 10% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 13% | 5% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 25% | 2.5% – 40% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 0% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 1.5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 10% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 0% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 0% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 0% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 11% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 5.5% | 0% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 0% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 8.7% | 2% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 5% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 0% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 0% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
| South Korea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 10% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 10% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 10% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 10% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 0% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 10% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 0% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 0% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 8.7% | 2% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 8.7% | 2% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Vietnam | 8% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 4% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 54191 Wadding, gauze, bandages & similar articles (e.g., dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated/coated with pharmaceutical substances/put up in forms/packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental/veterinary purposes, n.e.s.
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 711220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 35270 Other pharmaceutical products
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2100 Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3005.10 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 3005.10 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 3005.10 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 3005.10 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 3005.10 | changed |
| 1992 | 3005.10 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 10
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N354160 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification, country of origin, and marking of self-adhesive silicone foam dressings from Vietnam
- N275001 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of “Waterpoof Adhesive Tape” from China
- 600015815 HMRC
5pk Self-Adhesive knee & elbow plasters. 100x50mm. In a box.
- 600015816 HMRC
60 Self-Adhesive waterproof plasters with a unicorn motif. 30 pc - 56x19mm. 30 pc - 40x10mm In a box.
- 600015818 HMRC
10 pk of Self-Adhesive finger plasters. 5pc - 76x38mm 5pc - 51x45mm In a box.
- 600015819 HMRC
30pk Self-Adhesive waterproof blister plasters. 76x25mm. In a box.
- 600015820 HMRC
40 Self-Adhesive waterproof blue plasters. 5pc - 76x50mm 15pc - 72x25mm 20pc - 72x19mm In a box.
- 600010691 HMRC
Non-medicinal, single use patch, attached to the skin by a supplied adhesive plaster, for a flexible fit. A cooling hydrogel patch that contains water and when the water evaporates on the skin, it provides fast cooling, soothing relief. Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Talc,…
10 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R2163 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
Subheading 3005.10 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 3005.10; the duty is duty-free.
Goods from 156 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 156 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported adhesive dressings and plasters worth £167.3m (down 8% on the year before), at an average of £20.30 per kg; China supplied 35%, followed by Hungary.
World trade in adhesive dressings and plasters reached US$5.6bn in 2024, up 5.8% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 20.5% of the total, ahead of the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer?
Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer fall under HS subheading 3005.10, part of heading 3005, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on adhesive dressings and other articles having an… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3005.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on adhesive dressings and other articles having an… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3005.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most adhesive dressings and other articles having an…?
China, with US$1.1bn in 2024 (20.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export adhesive dressings and plasters to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import adhesive dressings and plasters from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (35%), Hungary (13%) and United States (8%), out of total imports of £167.3m.