Subheading · Chapter 39 · Heading 3919

3919.90

3919.90: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip: other

Other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film

Official description Other

3919.90 is the HS subheading for other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film, under heading 3919 in chapter 39.

What you pay

Importing into UK

Customs duty Free – 6% standard rate · across 24 national lines depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 5 additional measures Import requirements: 2
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

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  1. 3919 90 00 00 Other
  2. 3919 90 20 00 Self-adhesive circular polishing pads of a kind used for the manufacture of semiconductor wafers Free
  3. 3919 90 80 00 Other 6%
  4. 3919 90 80 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 6%
  5. Other 6%
  6. 3919 90 80 20 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%
  7. 3919 90 80 23 Film consisting of 1 to 3 laminated layers of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and a copolymer of terephthalic acid, sebacic acid and ethylene glycol, coated on one side with an acrylic abrasion resistant coating and on the other side with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, a water soluble methylcellulose coating and a poly(ethylene terephthalate) protective liner 6%
  8. 3919 90 80 24 Reflecting laminated sheet: - consisting of an epoxy acrylate layer embossed on one side in a regular shaped pattern, - covered on both sides with one or more layers of plastic material and - covered on one side with an adhesive layer and a release sheet 6%
  9. 3919 90 80 30 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%
  10. 3919 90 80 31 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%
  11. 3919 90 80 33 Transparent poly(ethylene) self-adhesive film, free from impurities or faults, coated on one side with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, with a thickness of 60 μm or more, but not more than 70 μm, and with a width of more than 1 245 mm but not more than 1 255 mm 6%
  12. 3919 90 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%
  13. 3919 90 80 48 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%
  14. 3919 90 80 49 Reflecting laminated sheet consisting of a film of poly(methyl methacrylate) embossed on one side in a regular shaped pattern, a film of a polymer containing glass microspheres, an adhesive layer and a release sheet 6%
  15. 3919 90 80 50 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%
  16. 3919 90 80 53 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%
  17. 3919 90 80 54 Poly(vinyl chloride) film, on one side covered with - a polymer layer - an adhesive layer - a release liner, on one side embossed, containing oblate spheres; whether or not on the other side covered with an adhesive layer and a metallised polymer layer 6%
  18. 3919 90 80 55 Black polyvinyl chloride film: -with a gloss of more than 25 degrees according to astm d 2457, -whether or not covered on one side with a protective film of polyethylene terephthalate and on the other side with a micro-structured pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and a release liner for use in the manufacture of die-cut films for interior and exterior surfaces of cars 6%
  19. 3919 90 80 56 Transparent polyethylene film coated on one side with an aqueous acrylic adhesive, of a thickness of 30 μm to 50 μm, put up in rolls of a width of 52 cm or more but not more than 154 cm 6%
  20. 3919 90 80 57 Self-adhesive polycarbonate film, printed, whether or not arched, with: -a thickness of 0.3 mm or more, but not more than 0.4 mm, -minimum dimensions of 63 mm x 15 mm, -maximum dimensions of 278 mm x 117 mm, -a weight of not more than 5 g per piece, intended for integration into combined instrument panels of passenger cars 6%
  21. 3919 90 80 58 Biaxially-oriented film of poly(methyl methacrylate), with a thickness of 20 μm or more but not more than 90 μm, covered on one side with an adhesive layer and a release sheet 6%
  22. 3919 90 80 65 Self-adhesive film with a thickness of 40 µm or more, but not more than 475 µm, consisting of one or more layers of transparent, metallised or dyed poly(ethylene terephthalate), covered on one side with a scratch resistant coating and on the other side with a pressure sensitive adhesive and a release liner 6%
  23. 3919 90 80 70 Self-adhesive polishing discs of microporous polyurethane, whether or not coated with a pad 6%
  24. 3919 90 80 80 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%
  25. 3919 90 80 82 Reflecting film consisting of: - a polyurethane layer, - a glass microspheres layer, - a metallised aluminium layer, and - an adhesive, covered on one or both sides with a release liner, - whether or not a poly(vinyl chloride) layer, - a layer whether or not incorporating security imprints against counterfeiting, alteration or substitution of data or duplication, or an official mark for an intended use 6%
  26. 3919 90 80 83 Reflector or diffuser sheets, in rolls, -for protection against ultraviolet or infra-red heat radiation, to be affixed to windows or -for equal transmission and distribution of light, intended for lcd modules 6%
  27. 3919 90 80 99 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 6

  • Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
    Applies to goods from
    Belarus, Russia
    Legal act
    2022 No. 833
    Documents
    • 9018
  • 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 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 24 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 23 of 24 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2028
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • 9Y12
    Tariff lines
    on 18 of 24 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 30 June 2027
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • 9Y12
    Tariff lines
    on 1 of 24 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
    Documents
    • 9011
    • 9022
    • 9038
    • 9009
    • 9010
    • 9017
  • 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 23 of 24 lines

Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—Free – 6%
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, 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")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, 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 more

Antigua & 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 more

Anguilla, 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

last 12 months£402.1m+7.2% · previous 12 months
Average import price£5.55 per kg
Jan 2024: £28mFeb 2024: £31.5mMar 2024: £32.2mApr 2024: £32.1mMay 2024: £32.6mJun 2024: £34.9mJul 2024: £31.9mAug 2024: £30.7mSept 2024: £30.4mOct 2024: £34.3mNov 2024: £31.3mDec 2024: £24.1mJan 2025: £29.7mFeb 2025: £30.6mMar 2025: £32mApr 2025: £30.8mMay 2025: £33.3mJun 2025: £34.1mJul 2025: £35.2mAug 2025: £29.4mSept 2025: £30.6mOct 2025: £36mNov 2025: £29.7mDec 2025: £24.5mJan 2026: £30.9mFeb 2026: £32.2mMar 2026: £35.3mApr 2026: £34.6mMay 2026: £35.6mJun 2026: £37.5mJul 2026: £40.6mAug 2026: £34.6m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
Germany £77.8m 19.3% -3.6%
United States £53.7m 13.4% -1.9%
China £53.1m 13.2% +7.3%
Italy £31.4m 7.8% +19.3%
Luxembourg £28.6m 7.1% +39.2%
Poland £26.6m 6.6% +20.4%
France £25.5m 6.4% +3.5%
Belgium £24.7m 6.1% -3.5%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

3919.90 · US$19.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$151.5kUS$151.5k+US$13.1m+US$158.9m+> US$679.6m

Exports: 198
  1. China: US$4.2bn
  2. United States: US$2.5bn
  3. Japan: US$2.3bn
  4. Germany: US$1.9bn
  5. South Korea: US$1.7bn
  6. Taiwan: US$679.6m
  7. Italy: US$639.7m
  8. France: US$552.9m
  9. Belgium: US$521.7m
  10. Luxembourg: US$471.7m
  11. United Kingdom: US$393.5m
  12. Poland: US$382.4m
  13. Singapore: US$331.9m
  14. Netherlands: US$240.5m
  15. Canada: US$190m
  16. Mexico: US$179.1m
  17. Malaysia: US$172.7m
  18. India: US$160.4m
  19. Spain: US$158.9m
  20. Vietnam: US$158.6m
  21. Thailand: US$138.5m
  22. Finland: US$122.6m
  23. Türkiye: US$118.3m
  24. Czechia: US$74.8m
  25. Hong Kong SAR China: US$73.4m
  26. Israel: US$71.4m
  27. Austria: US$69m
  28. Denmark: US$57.6m
  29. Switzerland: US$55.9m
  30. Brazil: US$53.7m
  31. Sweden: US$51.1m
  32. Colombia: US$38.8m
  33. Hungary: US$38.5m
  34. Ireland: US$36.6m
  35. Chile: US$34.8m
  36. Dominican Republic: US$30.3m
  37. Saudi Arabia: US$29.6m
  38. United Arab Emirates: US$25.5m
  39. Slovakia: US$23.2m
  40. Romania: US$17.7m
  41. Portugal: US$17.5m
  42. Indonesia: US$16.1m
  43. Greece: US$15.7m
  44. Croatia: US$15.7m
  45. Slovenia: US$15m
  46. South Africa: US$14.6m
  47. Australia: US$13.7m
  48. Lithuania: US$13.1m
  49. New Zealand: US$12.1m
  50. Kazakhstan: US$10.9m
  51. Norway: US$10.4m
  52. Bulgaria: US$10.1m
  53. Serbia: US$9.6m
  54. Russia: US$9.6m
  55. Egypt: US$7m
  56. Costa Rica: US$6.4m
  57. Philippines: US$5.9m
  58. Malta: US$4.1m
  59. Ecuador: US$3.5m
  60. Bahrain: US$3.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$4.2bn 22%
2 United States US$2.5bn 13%
3 Japan US$2.3bn 11.9%
4 Germany US$1.9bn 10%
5 South Korea US$1.7bn 8.6%
6 Taiwan US$679.6m 3.5%
7 Italy US$639.7m 3.3%
8 France US$552.9m 2.9%
9 Belgium US$521.7m 2.7%
10 Luxembourg US$471.7m 2.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2.6bn 13.6%
2 United States US$1.2bn 6.4%
3 Vietnam US$1.1bn 5.6%
4 Germany US$829.2m 4.3%
5 Mexico US$802.3m 4.2%
6 India US$662.7m 3.4%
7 France US$569.7m 3%
8 South Korea US$529.3m 2.7%
9 Poland US$527.8m 2.7%
10 Taiwan US$525.2m 2.7%

Binding rulings for similar goods 63

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.

  • N362535 U.S. CBP 1 July 2026 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of acrylic sheets and self-adhesive acrylic sheets from South Korea. Correction to Ruling Number N361182

  • N361538 U.S. CBP 27 May 2026 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of self-adhesive vinyl sticker sets from China

  • N361182 U.S. CBP 21 May 2026 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of acrylic sheets and self-adhesive acrylic sheets from South Korea

  • N359982 U.S. CBP 8 April 2026 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of a self-adhesive polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel mat from the Philippines

  • N359073 U.S. CBP 10 March 2026 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of self-adhesive printed plastic label from China

  • N356786 U.S. CBP 29 December 2025 · 3919.90.50.60

    The tariff classification of plastic shims from China

  • 600016061 HMRC 13 August 2026 – 12 August 2029 · 3919 90 80 99

    The product is a square shaped plastic pad. It is made from Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA). The product is self-adhesive. The pad is 30 × 31 × 0.5 cm in size. The pad is a part for a cat exercise wheel. The pad is affixed to the running surface of the wheel to provide traction for the cat during…

  • 600014864 HMRC 2 February 2026 – 1 February 2029 · 3919 90 80 30

    Reflecting laminated sheet Consisting of a film of polycarbonate embossed on one side with a regular pattern. It is covered on one side with a layer of acrylic polymers and on other side with multiple layers of polymer. One is covered with self adhesive layer and a release sheet In rolls of 4…

  • 600014865 HMRC 2 February 2026 – 1 February 2029 · 3919 90 80 30

    Reflecting laminated sheet consisting of a sheet of polycarbonate embossed on one side with a pyrimidal pattern. It has an out coating on one side of acrylic polymers and the other with multilayers of polymers. One is self-adhesive with a release sheet. product come in rolls of a width exceeding…

  • 600014867 HMRC 2 February 2026 – 1 February 2029 · 3919 90 80 49

    Multi layered self adhesive sheeting The sheeting consists of polymethylmethacrylate glass beads, a layer of aluminum and self adhesive layer The sheeting is presented in rolls of a width exceeding 20cm in various colours It is packaged in triwalled cardboards boxes

  • 600014494 HMRC 17 December 2025 – 16 December 2028 · 3919 90 80 99

    An entrance tacky mat designed to capture dust, dirt, and debris from footwear as people enter a building or site. Made from a water based acrylic resin adhesive and polyethylene. Each sheet features a gentle adhesive layer that lifts surface contaminants when stepped on. Its low-profile…

  • 600014241 HMRC 19 November 2025 – 18 November 2028 · 3919 90 80 99

    Self adhesive foamed polyurethane (PU) seal which is fitted to the neck of toner bottles to help prevent leakage when the bottles are not in use. The seals measure approximately 30mm x 2mm, and are shipped on sheets. The seals are peeled off the paper release sheet and affixed to the toner…

63 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.

  1. TR Tariff change

    İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11485)

    RG 01.07.2026 sayı 33297 · Karar 11485 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  2. EU Suspension · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1463 of 25 June 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 suspending the Common Customs Tariff duties referred to in Article 56(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain agricultural and industrial products

    CELEX 32026R1463 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  3. GB Other

    Update to Commodity Code structure to maintain dynamic alignment with the EU – 30 June 2026

    Trade Tariff news 6995 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  4. GB Other

    Update to Commodity Code structure to maintain dynamic alignment with the EU – 24 June 2026

    Trade Tariff news 6929 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  5. GB Other

    Update to VAT Z Coverage on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts – 19 May 2026

    Trade Tariff news 6334 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  6. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  7. GB Tariff change

    Autonomous Suspension under Authorised Use on Offshore Wind Turbines. Stop Press – 17 March 2026

    Trade Tariff news 5311 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  8. EU Sanctions · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/271 of 29 January 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region

    CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

Rule changes →

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 3919.90 covers 24 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 3919.90 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 3.3%). 1 of them is duty-free.

Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free – 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 other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film worth £402.1m (up 7% on the year before), at an average of £5.55 per kg; Germany supplied 19%, followed by United States.

World trade in other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film reached US$19.3bn in 2024, up 8.4% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 22% of the total, ahead of the United States.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip: other?

Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip: other fall under HS subheading 3919.90, part of heading 3919, in section VII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3919.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3919.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape…?

China, with US$4.2bn in 2024 (22% of world exports).

Which countries can export other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film 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 Free – 6% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film?

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 other self-adhesive plastic sheets and film from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (19%), United States (13%) and China (13%), out of total imports of £402.1m.