Subheading · Chapter 39 · Heading 3919
3919.10: In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm
Self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm
3919.10 is the HS subheading for self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm, under heading 3919 in chapter 39.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 3919 10 00 00 In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm
- Strips, the coating of which consists of unvulcanised natural or synthetic rubber
- 3919 10 12 00 Of poly(vinyl chloride) or of polyethylene 6%
- 3919 10 15 00 Of polypropylene 6%
- 3919 10 19 00 Other 6%
- 3919 10 19 10 Reflecting film, consisting of a layer of polyurethane, with, on one side, security imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplication, or an official mark for an intended use, and embedded glass beads and, on the other side, an adhesive layer, covered on one side or on both sides with a release film 6%
- 3919 10 19 90 Other 6%
- 3919 10 80 00 Other 6%
- 3919 10 80 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 6%
- Other 6%
- 3919 10 80 25 Reflecting film, consisting of a layer of polyurethane, with, on one side, security imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplication, or an official mark for an intended use, and embedded glass beads and, on the other side, an adhesive layer, covered on one side or on both sides with a release film 6%
- 3919 10 80 27 Polyester film: - coated on one side with an acrylic thermal release adhesive that debonds at temperatures of 90 °c or more but not more than 200 °c, and a polyester liner, and - on the other side not coated or coated with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive or with an acrylic thermal release adhesive that debonds at temperatures of 90 °c or more but not more than 200 °c, and a polyester liner 6%
- 3919 10 80 35 Reflecting film, consisting of a layer of poly(vinyl chloride), a layer of alkyd polyester, with, on one side, security imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplication, or an official mark for an intended use, only visible by means of a retroreflecting lighting, and embedded glass beads and, on the other side, an adhesive layer, covered on one side or on both sides with a release film 6%
- 3919 10 80 45 Reinforced polyethylene foam tape, coated on both sides with an acrylic micro channelled pressure sensitive adhesive and on one side a liner, with an application thickness of 0.38 mm or more but not more than 1.53 mm 6%
- 3919 10 80 55 Acrylic foam tape: - covered on one side with a heat activatable adhesive or an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, - covered on the other side with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, - covered on one or both sides with a release sheet, - with a peel adhesion of more than 25 n/cm (at an angle of 90° as determined by the astm d 3330 method) 6%
- 3919 10 80 57 Reflecting sheet: - of a polycarbonate or acrylic polymer film embossed on one side in a regular shaped pattern - covered on one or both sides with one or more layers of plastic or metallisation, and - whether or not covered on one side with a self-adhesive layer and a release sheet 6%
- 3919 10 80 63 Reflecting film consisting of - a layer of an acrylic resin with imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplication, or an official mark for an intended use, - a layer of an acrylic resin having embedded glass beads, - a layer of an acrylic resin hardened by a melamine cross-linking agent, - a metal layer, - an acrylic adhesive, and - a release film 6%
- 3919 10 80 73 Self-adhesive reflecting sheet whether or not in segmented pieces, - whether or not containing a watermark, - with or without an application tape coated on one side with an adhesive; the reflective sheet consists of: - a layer of acrylic or vinyl polymer, - a layer of poly(methyl methacrylate) or polycarbonate containing microprisms, - a layer of metallisation, - an adhesive layer, and - a release sheet - whether or not containing an additional layer of polyester 6%
- 3919 10 80 75 Self adhesive reflecting film, consisting of several layers including: - a copolymer of acrylic resin, - polyurethane, - a metalised layer with, on one side, laser imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplications, or an official mark for an intended use, - glass microspheres, and - an adhesive layer, with a release liner on one or both sides 6%
- 3919 10 80 78 Polytetrafluoroethylene film, -with a thickness of 50 µm or more, -with a width of 6.30 mm or more but not more than 740 mm, -an elongation at break of not more than 200%, and -coated on one side with a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive with a thickness of not more than 50 µm 6%
- 3919 10 80 90 Other 6%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 5
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 833
- Documents
- Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 2 of 16 lines
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 13 of 16 lines
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 December 2028
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- Tariff lines
- on 11 of 16 lines
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Import controlImport control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 517/2014
- Documents
- Y054 Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y053
- Y986 Exemption from import prohibition according to Article 11.1 and 11.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y926
- 9066
- Y950
- Y123 Undertaking registered in the F-Gas Portal according to Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y124
- Y976
- Tariff lines
- on 14 of 16 lines
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 6% |
| 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 | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | 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 |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £40.6m | 23.2% | -1.4% | |
| £30.4m | 17.3% | -18.5% | |
| £23.3m | 13.3% | +12.2% | |
| £19.2m | 10.9% | -12.8% | |
| £6.5m | 3.7% | +15% | |
| £6.2m | 3.5% | -10.2% | |
| £6m | 3.4% | +11.7% | |
| £5.7m | 3.2% | -7.2% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$377.3kUS$377.3k+US$10.6m+US$83.1m+> US$312.7m
Exports: 180
- China: US$1.6bn
- United States: US$1bn
- Germany: US$958.8m
- Italy: US$590.8m
- Japan: US$333.6m
- Taiwan: US$312.7m
- South Korea: US$247.8m
- Poland: US$214.5m
- Belgium: US$185.6m
- United Kingdom: US$176.4m
- France: US$175.1m
- Canada: US$142.6m
- Netherlands: US$129.7m
- Spain: US$119.8m
- Mexico: US$111.7m
- Switzerland: US$110.4m
- Singapore: US$83.1m
- Austria: US$65.8m
- Vietnam: US$60.4m
- Malaysia: US$55.4m
- Thailand: US$54.5m
- Indonesia: US$54.2m
- Türkiye: US$52.7m
- Greece: US$51.3m
- India: US$47.2m
- Czechia: US$39.1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$38.8m
- Ireland: US$36.6m
- Denmark: US$36.2m
- Luxembourg: US$33m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$30.8m
- Sweden: US$29.9m
- Serbia: US$25.6m
- Brazil: US$22.9m
- Hungary: US$22.6m
- Slovakia: US$17.1m
- Russia: US$15m
- Romania: US$11.4m
- Portugal: US$11.2m
- Israel: US$11.2m
- Malta: US$11m
- Finland: US$10.6m
- El Salvador: US$9m
- Croatia: US$8.9m
- South Africa: US$7.9m
- Dominican Republic: US$7.7m
- Lithuania: US$6.1m
- Estonia: US$5.7m
- Bulgaria: US$5.6m
- Slovenia: US$5.6m
- Latvia: US$5.5m
- Norway: US$5.5m
- Guatemala: US$5.2m
- Australia: US$5.1m
- Colombia: US$4.6m
- Argentina: US$4.3m
- Morocco: US$3.9m
- Tunisia: US$3.9m
- Philippines: US$3.4m
- Egypt: US$3.3m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4.1mUS$4.1m+US$23.2m+US$87m+> US$235.5m
Imports: 222
- United States: US$663.9m
- Mexico: US$593m
- Germany: US$585.1m
- France: US$347.8m
- China: US$289.4m
- Canada: US$246.4m
- United Kingdom: US$235.5m
- Poland: US$222.4m
- Netherlands: US$205m
- Spain: US$200.2m
- Vietnam: US$190m
- Japan: US$183.4m
- Italy: US$180.5m
- Belgium: US$138.9m
- Malaysia: US$122.3m
- Czechia: US$121.8m
- Hungary: US$105m
- Austria: US$102.6m
- Singapore: US$102.4m
- Switzerland: US$91.9m
- Thailand: US$90.1m
- Indonesia: US$87.9m
- Australia: US$87m
- Brazil: US$86.7m
- South Korea: US$86.1m
- Türkiye: US$83.4m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$81.4m
- Russia: US$71.3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$71m
- Sweden: US$66.8m
- Romania: US$65.1m
- India: US$61.4m
- Saudi Arabia: US$60.6m
- Morocco: US$58.9m
- Denmark: US$58.5m
- Philippines: US$58.1m
- Portugal: US$52.5m
- Taiwan: US$45.8m
- Egypt: US$42.1m
- Norway: US$42m
- Dominican Republic: US$41.6m
- Slovakia: US$40.2m
- Chile: US$38.9m
- Cambodia: US$37.7m
- South Africa: US$37.2m
- Iraq: US$37.2m
- Colombia: US$36m
- Ireland: US$36m
- Finland: US$33.1m
- Argentina: US$32.7m
- Guatemala: US$27.3m
- Greece: US$26.8m
- Peru: US$26.8m
- Kazakhstan: US$25.3m
- Israel: US$25.2m
- Ecuador: US$23.2m
- Costa Rica: US$22.6m
- Serbia: US$22.3m
- Nigeria: US$21.8m
- New Zealand: US$21.5m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$1.6bn | 21.5% | |
| 2 | US$1bn | 13.8% | |
| 3 | US$958.8m | 12.7% | |
| 4 | US$590.8m | 7.8% | |
| 5 | US$333.6m | 4.4% | |
| 6 | US$312.7m | 4.1% | |
| 7 | US$247.8m | 3.3% | |
| 8 | US$214.5m | 2.8% | |
| 9 | US$185.6m | 2.5% | |
| 10 | US$176.4m | 2.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$663.9m | 8.8% | |
| 2 | US$593m | 7.9% | |
| 3 | US$585.1m | 7.8% | |
| 4 | US$347.8m | 4.6% | |
| 5 | US$289.4m | 3.8% | |
| 6 | US$246.4m | 3.3% | |
| 7 | US$235.5m | 3.1% | |
| 8 | US$222.4m | 3% | |
| 9 | US$205m | 2.7% | |
| 10 | US$200.2m | 2.7% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 21
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.
- N341255 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of polypropylene self-adhesive tape from China
- N341256 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of polypropylene self-adhesive tape from China
- N341257 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of polypropylene self-adhesive tape from China
- N309229 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of double-sided foam plastic mounting tape from China
- N305093 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a Mini Supply Kit from China.
- N303382 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of foil vapor barrier and pressure sensitive tape from Taiwan
- 600015368 HMRC
1m x 30mm nano gel double -sided clear tape. Polyurethane gel, packaged in a blue box.
- 600015369 HMRC
Insulation Tape. Pack of two black insulation tapes. 15m x 18mm per roll. Made of PVC. Packaged on a blue card.
- 600015370 HMRC
Insulation Tape. Pack of six in colours green, white, blue, yellow, red and black insulation tapes. 2.7m x 18mm per roll. Made of PVC. Packaged on a blue card.
- 600013882 HMRC
Double-Sided Sticky Tape Strong, reusable, double-sided tape that instantly holds anything in place. Washable & reusable Works on smooth surfaces of ceramic, tile, wood, marble, glass, plastic and more. Composition: Acrylic, Plastic, Polyethylene Terephthalate In rolls. Width 5cms Weight 330g
- 600013049 HMRC
A roll of vinyl reflective tape, this is 5cm wide . This is to be applied to garments for visibility .The product is sold in 100m rolls, imported in boxes of 38.The product is applied using a heat seal process
- 600012524 HMRC
Self adhesive tape measuring 38mm x 3.8metre. This is used for sealing drafts or leaking gaps. There are two rolls of tape to a pack.
21 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.
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Update to VAT Z Coverage on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts – 19 May 2026
Trade Tariff news 6334 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
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Autonomous Suspension under Authorised Use on Offshore Wind Turbines. Stop Press – 17 March 2026
Trade Tariff news 5311 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
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CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3919.10 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3919.10 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 6.3% and 6.5% (average 6.4%).
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 6%; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm worth £175.3m (down 3% on the year before), at an average of £4.64 per kg; China supplied 23%, followed by Italy.
World trade in self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm reached US$7.5bn in 2024, down 0.5% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 21.5% of the total, ahead of the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm?
In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm fall under HS subheading 3919.10, part of heading 3919, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3919.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3919.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.3% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm?
China, with US$1.6bn in 2024 (21.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import self-adhesive plastic tape, width up to 20 cm from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (23%), Italy (17%) and United States (13%), out of total imports of £175.3m.