Subheading · Chapter 40 · Heading 4015
4015.90: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories: other
Official description Other
4015.90 is a six-digit subheading of heading 4015, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, chapter 40.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 4015 90 00 00 Other 4%
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 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 December 2028
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- 9Y11
- 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)
Import requirements 4
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 4% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Malaysia | £9.6m | 43.6% | +484.9% |
 China | £8.6m | 39.2% | +14.2% |
 Thailand | £1m | 4.6% | +35.8% |
 Cambodia | £812k | 3.7% | +2.4% |
| United Kingdom | £559k | 2.5% | +1,262.8% |
 Spain | £201k | 0.9% | +39.4% |
 Germany | £183k | 0.8% | +348% |
 United States | £167k | 0.8% | -72.3% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$52.5kUS$52.5k+US$737.8k+US$4.6m+> US$19m
Exports: 157
- China: US$84.9m
- United States: US$35.5m
- Netherlands: US$21.3m
- Malaysia: US$20.4m
- Guatemala: US$19m
- Thailand: US$16.7m
- United Kingdom: US$15.5m
- France: US$13m
- Germany: US$8.8m
- Spain: US$8.7m
- Sweden: US$6.6m
- Italy: US$6.3m
- Vietnam: US$5.3m
- Lithuania: US$4.7m
- India: US$4.6m
- Cambodia: US$4.1m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.2m
- Sri Lanka: US$2.7m
- Austria: US$2.7m
- Poland: US$2.6m
- Taiwan: US$2.3m
- Türkiye: US$2.3m
- Denmark: US$2.2m
- Japan: US$1.9m
- South Africa: US$1.7m
- Australia: US$1.6m
- Colombia: US$1.6m
- Pakistan: US$1.5m
- South Korea: US$1.4m
- Portugal: US$1.4m
- Canada: US$1.4m
- Mexico: US$1.4m
- Singapore: US$1.2m
- Czechia: US$912.7k
- United Arab Emirates: US$785.5k
- Brazil: US$737.8k
- Indonesia: US$658k
- Ireland: US$570.9k
- Hungary: US$551.1k
- Saudi Arabia: US$500.5k
- Switzerland: US$456.6k
- Slovakia: US$420.4k
- Slovenia: US$396.5k
- Norway: US$354.1k
- Greece: US$336.4k
- Latvia: US$315.2k
- Bangladesh: US$278.9k
- Finland: US$241.6k
- Azerbaijan: US$229.9k
- Tunisia: US$215.1k
- Ukraine: US$192.9k
- Israel: US$173.3k
- Serbia: US$169.4k
- Romania: US$165.4k
- New Zealand: US$129.4k
- Malta: US$127.6k
- Iceland: US$123.2k
- Mauritius: US$116.6k
- Bulgaria: US$111.8k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$252.2kUS$252.2k+US$1.2m+US$4.3m+> US$11.9m
Imports: 215
- United States: US$30.5m
- Spain: US$16m
- India: US$15.6m
- France: US$13.1m
- United Kingdom: US$12.5m
- Italy: US$12.1m
- Mexico: US$11.9m
- Netherlands: US$11.9m
- Australia: US$10.3m
- Poland: US$9.2m
- Germany: US$8.9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$8m
- Indonesia: US$7.8m
- Singapore: US$6m
- China: US$5.9m
- Kuwait: US$5.9m
- Vietnam: US$5.6m
- Malaysia: US$5.6m
- Venezuela: US$4.5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4.4m
- Sweden: US$4.4m
- Denmark: US$4.3m
- Philippines: US$4.1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.9m
- Canada: US$3.6m
- Czechia: US$3.5m
- Switzerland: US$3.2m
- Belgium: US$3.1m
- South Korea: US$3.1m
- Cambodia: US$2.8m
- Norway: US$2.7m
- Portugal: US$2.5m
- Greece: US$2.5m
- New Zealand: US$2.4m
- Austria: US$2.4m
- Chile: US$2.4m
- Brazil: US$2.3m
- Curaçao: US$2.2m
- Thailand: US$2.2m
- Russia: US$2.1m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Japan: US$1.8m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$1.5m
- Costa Rica: US$1.5m
- Bangladesh: US$1.5m
- Romania: US$1.5m
- South Africa: US$1.4m
- Nigeria: US$1.4m
- Finland: US$1.3m
- Taiwan: US$1.3m
- El Salvador: US$1.3m
- Egypt: US$1.3m
- Peru: US$1.2m
- Cayman Islands: US$1.2m
- Israel: US$1.1m
- Colombia: US$1.1m
- Dominican Republic: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$996.6k
- Croatia: US$964.4k
- Serbia: US$939.2k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$84.9m | 26.3% |
| 2 | United States | US$35.5m | 11% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$21.3m | 6.6% |
| 4 | Malaysia | US$20.4m | 6.3% |
| 5 |  Guatemala | US$19m | 5.9% |
| 6 | Thailand | US$16.7m | 5.2% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$15.5m | 4.8% |
| 8 |  France | US$13m | 4% |
| 9 | Germany | US$8.8m | 2.7% |
| 10 | Spain | US$8.7m | 2.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$30.5m | 9.4% |
| 2 | Spain | US$16m | 5% |
| 3 |  India | US$15.6m | 4.8% |
| 4 | France | US$13.1m | 4.1% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$12.5m | 3.9% |
| 6 |  Italy | US$12.1m | 3.8% |
| 7 |  Mexico | US$11.9m | 3.7% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$11.9m | 3.7% |
| 9 |  Australia | US$10.3m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$9.2m | 2.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 7
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.
- N324394 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of headbands from Bangladesh
- N322322 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of men’s belts from India
- 600014550 HMRC
headband Materials: neoprene 90 %, nylon 10% This is a knitted textile covered on one surface by a cellular rubber. The headband does not cover the top of the head
- 600012957 HMRC
Long johns For men Material: 90% neoprene, 10% nylon This is a cellular rubber with a knitted nylon textile material bonded to the neoprene on inner surface Di-guard abrasion protection on back seat and knees front zipper
- 600012958 HMRC
Long johns Material: 90% neoprene, 10% nylon This is a cellular rubber with a knitted nylon textile material bonded to the neoprene on the inner surface Di-guard abrasion protection on back seat and knees front zipper
- 600012960 HMRC
Long johns For women Material: 90% neoprene, 10% nylon This is a cellular rubber with a knitted nylon textile material bonded to the neoprene on the inner surface Di-guard abrasion protection on back seat and knees front zipper
- 600009063 HMRC
rubber apron with neck halter and tying tapes Materials: Nitrile butadiene and nylon Construction: knitted nylon textile covered on both sides with rubber Use: protection from chemicals and heat sources Packaging: polythene bag, then a quantity is placed into cardboard packaging
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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Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions
Trade Tariff news 5806 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Subheading 4015.90 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is 4%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 4015.90; the duty is 5%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 4%; 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 these goods worth £22.1m (up 77% on the year before), at an average of £5.53 per kg; Malaysia supplied 44%, followed by China.
World trade in these goods reached US$323.4m in 2024, up 3.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 26.3% of the total, ahead of the United States.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for articles of apparel and clothing accessories: other?
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories: other fall under HS subheading 4015.90, part of heading 4015, in section VII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on articles of apparel and clothing accessories in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4015.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on articles of apparel and clothing accessories in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4015.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most articles of apparel and clothing accessories?
China, with US$84.9m in 2024 (26.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods 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 4% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on these goods?
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 these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Malaysia (44%), China (39%) and Thailand (5%), out of total imports of £22.1m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.