Subheading · Chapter 58 · Heading 5810
5810.10: Embroidery without visible ground
5810.10 is a six-digit subheading of heading 5810, embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs, chapter 58.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 5810 10 00 00 Embroidery without visible ground
- 5810 10 10 00 Of a value exceeding 29.00 gbp/kg (net weight) 4%
- 5810 10 10 10 Hand-made 4%
- 5810 10 10 90 Other 4%
- 5810 10 90 00 Other 8%
- 5810 10 90 10 Hand-made 8%
- 5810 10 90 90 Other 8%
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
- 2023 No. 1203
- Documents
- 9062
- 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)
- 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
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y084 Derogation from import prohibition by virtue of Article 16i (1) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 4% – 8% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | 3.2% – 6.4% |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 India | £612k | 66% | +68.1% |
 China | £171k | 18.4% | -35.9% |
 Pakistan | £54k | 5.8% | +1.2% |
 Italy | £32k | 3.5% | +78.7% |
 Taiwan | £14k | 1.5% | -6.9% |
 Switzerland | £10k | 1% | +12.9% |
 Austria | £8k | 0.9% | -87.6% |
 Vietnam | £5k | 0.6% | +138.1% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$20.4kUS$20.4k+US$354.2k+US$2.1m+> US$4.7m
Exports: 104
- China: US$62.2m
- India: US$34.7m
- France: US$4.7m
- Italy: US$4.2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.2m
- Switzerland: US$3.7m
- Thailand: US$3.2m
- Austria: US$3m
- Germany: US$2.3m
- Pakistan: US$2.1m
- Türkiye: US$1.7m
- Taiwan: US$1.5m
- United Kingdom: US$1.4m
- United States: US$1.3m
- Spain: US$1.2m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$870.1k
- Vietnam: US$708.4k
- Romania: US$684.8k
- Indonesia: US$659.6k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$561.5k
- Japan: US$545.9k
- Portugal: US$407k
- South Korea: US$354.9k
- Belgium: US$354.2k
- Singapore: US$266.4k
- Netherlands: US$233.5k
- Denmark: US$195.8k
- Philippines: US$186.6k
- Mexico: US$182.5k
- Poland: US$168.5k
- Tunisia: US$118.9k
- Cambodia: US$112.2k
- Slovenia: US$109.6k
- Chile: US$100k
- Morocco: US$92.5k
- Peru: US$79.1k
- Latvia: US$63.9k
- Greece: US$58.3k
- South Africa: US$42.3k
- Colombia: US$39.1k
- Sweden: US$35.6k
- Canada: US$34.4k
- Malaysia: US$34.3k
- Norway: US$34.2k
- Sri Lanka: US$32.7k
- Azerbaijan: US$24.9k
- Czechia: US$24.3k
- Bangladesh: US$20.4k
- United Arab Emirates: US$19.9k
- Lebanon: US$18.9k
- Nigeria: US$17.8k
- Bulgaria: US$16.6k
- Serbia: US$15.6k
- Hungary: US$11.3k
- San Marino: US$10.5k
- Ukraine: US$9.6k
- Brazil: US$9.3k
- Australia: US$7.7k
- Finland: US$7.1k
- Ireland: US$6.3k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$64.2kUS$64.2k+US$375.1k+US$1.8m+> US$7.2m
Imports: 174
- Italy: US$20.1m
- Nigeria: US$16.5m
- France: US$11.5m
- United States: US$10m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$8.3m
- Vietnam: US$7.2m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4.7m
- Senegal: US$2.8m
- Bangladesh: US$2.8m
- Brazil: US$2.6m
- Türkiye: US$2.5m
- Japan: US$2.5m
- Morocco: US$2.4m
- Cambodia: US$2.3m
- Germany: US$2.3m
- Spain: US$2m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$1.8m
- Singapore: US$1.5m
- United Kingdom: US$1.5m
- Tunisia: US$1.5m
- South Korea: US$1.4m
- China: US$1.3m
- Ghana: US$1.3m
- Romania: US$1.3m
- Colombia: US$1.1m
- India: US$1.1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Mexico: US$952.6k
- Indonesia: US$933.8k
- Netherlands: US$881.5k
- Switzerland: US$846.6k
- Belgium: US$744.9k
- Israel: US$714.5k
- Canada: US$668.9k
- Malaysia: US$646.3k
- Togo: US$566.9k
- Hungary: US$545k
- Poland: US$515.3k
- Lebanon: US$488.7k
- Portugal: US$468.2k
- Saudi Arabia: US$412.9k
- Algeria: US$375.1k
- Chad: US$370.2k
- Ireland: US$306.5k
- Albania: US$293.9k
- Australia: US$292.1k
- North Korea: US$286.9k
- Iraq: US$278.3k
- Sri Lanka: US$270.9k
- Taiwan: US$267.1k
- Laos: US$261.6k
- Kazakhstan: US$251.6k
- Egypt: US$244.4k
- Russia: US$238.1k
- Norway: US$224.3k
- Czechia: US$216.4k
- Mali: US$205.8k
- Sweden: US$204k
- Denmark: US$191.6k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$62.2m | 44.7% |
| 2 | India | US$34.7m | 25% |
| 3 |  France | US$4.7m | 3.4% |
| 4 | Italy | US$4.2m | 3% |
| 5 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$4.2m | 3% |
| 6 | Switzerland | US$3.7m | 2.6% |
| 7 |  Thailand | US$3.2m | 2.3% |
| 8 | Austria | US$3m | 2.2% |
| 9 |  Germany | US$2.3m | 1.6% |
| 10 | Pakistan | US$2.1m | 1.5% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | US$20.1m | 14.4% |
| 2 |  Nigeria | US$16.5m | 11.9% |
| 3 | France | US$11.5m | 8.3% |
| 4 |  United States | US$10m | 7.2% |
| 5 |  Côte d’Ivoire | US$8.3m | 5.9% |
| 6 | Vietnam | US$7.2m | 5.2% |
| 7 | Hong Kong SAR China | US$5.2m | 3.8% |
| 8 |  United Arab Emirates | US$4.7m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Senegal | US$2.8m | 2% |
| 10 |  Bangladesh | US$2.8m | 2% |
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 5810.10 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 4% and 8%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 5810.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.8% and 8% (average 6.9%).
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 4% – 8%; 173 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 £927.2k (up 9% on the year before), at an average of £74.91 per kg; India supplied 66%, followed by China.
World trade in these goods reached US$139m in 2024, down 2.6% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 44.7% of the total, ahead of India.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for embroidery without visible ground?
Embroidery without visible ground fall under HS subheading 5810.10, part of heading 5810, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on embroidery without visible ground in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5810.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on embroidery without visible ground in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5810.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.8% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most embroidery without visible ground?
China, with US$62.2m in 2024 (44.7% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
173 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% – 8% 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 India (66%), China (18%) and Pakistan (6%), out of total imports of £927.2k.