Subheading · Chapter 58 · Heading 5810
5810.92: Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs: other embroidery, of man-made fibres
Official description Of man-made fibres
5810.92 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 92 00 00 Of man-made fibres
- 5810 92 10 00 Of a value exceeding 14.00 gbp/kg (net weight) 4%
- 5810 92 10 10 Hand-made 4%
- 5810 92 10 90 Other 4%
- 5810 92 90 00 Other 6%
- 5810 92 90 10 Hand-made 6%
- 5810 92 90 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 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% – 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 |
| 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% – 4.8% |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 India | £2.2m | 37.8% | +14.4% |
 China | £1.4m | 25.3% | -2.2% |
 Türkiye | £568k | 9.9% | +14.1% |
 Italy | £444k | 7.8% | +94.5% |
 France | £272k | 4.8% | -13.7% |
 Thailand | £153k | 2.7% | -5.6% |
 Taiwan | £113k | 2% | +6.1% |
 Myanmar (Burma) | £93k | 1.6% | +32.4% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 5.8% – 7.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 6.5% Türkiye 5.8% – 7.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 6.5% 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 26% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Taiwan 7.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5.8% – 7.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 6.5% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$98kUS$98k+US$734k+US$10m+> US$29m
Exports: 123
- China: US$677m
- India: US$59m
- Türkiye: US$47m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$29m
- Mexico: US$26m
- Thailand: US$24m
- Taiwan: US$24m
- France: US$20m
- Italy: US$15m
- Spain: US$10m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$10m
- Austria: US$10m
- Germany: US$9m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Romania: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- United States: US$6m
- Japan: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Dominican Republic: US$4m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- United Kingdom: US$1m
- Pakistan: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
- Morocco: US$954k
- Indonesia: US$734k
- Netherlands: US$708k
- Malaysia: US$587k
- Tunisia: US$544k
- Canada: US$522k
- Portugal: US$512k
- Lithuania: US$496k
- Peru: US$433k
- Denmark: US$417k
- Poland: US$358k
- Eswatini: US$345k
- Belarus: US$259k
- Latvia: US$253k
- Hungary: US$253k
- Egypt: US$251k
- Iran: US$241k
- Madagascar: US$199k
- Ireland: US$197k
- Ukraine: US$173k
- Brazil: US$154k
- Estonia: US$144k
- Serbia: US$143k
- Singapore: US$139k
- New Zealand: US$138k
- Australia: US$135k
- Togo: US$127k
- Cyprus: US$112k
- Philippines: US$107k
- Bangladesh: US$106k
- South Africa: US$99k
- Nigeria: US$98k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$591kUS$591k+US$5m+US$14m+> US$44m
Imports: 191
- United States: US$93m
- Indonesia: US$71m
- United Arab Emirates: US$69m
- Morocco: US$53m
- Iraq: US$52m
- Vietnam: US$44m
- Italy: US$41m
- Türkiye: US$38m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$37m
- Afghanistan: US$28m
- Mexico: US$26m
- Brazil: US$24m
- France: US$24m
- Spain: US$21m
- Thailand: US$18m
- Germany: US$18m
- Japan: US$18m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$15m
- Belarus: US$14m
- Poland: US$12m
- Algeria: US$12m
- Tunisia: US$12m
- Bangladesh: US$11m
- India: US$11m
- China: US$10m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$10m
- Cambodia: US$9m
- Switzerland: US$9m
- Belgium: US$9m
- Chile: US$9m
- Yemen: US$9m
- Sri Lanka: US$8m
- Guatemala: US$8m
- Nigeria: US$7m
- United Kingdom: US$7m
- Romania: US$7m
- Canada: US$6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Tajikistan: US$6m
- Peru: US$6m
- Togo: US$6m
- Russia: US$5m
- Egypt: US$5m
- Uzbekistan: US$5m
- Colombia: US$5m
- Iran: US$5m
- Ghana: US$5m
- Gambia: US$4m
- South Korea: US$4m
- Pakistan: US$4m
- Lebanon: US$4m
- Israel: US$4m
- Austria: US$4m
- Kazakhstan: US$3m
- Azerbaijan: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- Jordan: US$3m
- Mauritania: US$3m
- Portugal: US$3m
- Netherlands: US$3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$677m | 66% |
| 2 | India | US$59m | 5.7% |
| 3 | Türkiye | US$47m | 4.6% |
| 4 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$29m | 2.8% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$26m | 2.5% |
| 6 | Thailand | US$24m | 2.4% |
| 7 | Taiwan | US$24m | 2.3% |
| 8 | France | US$20m | 2% |
| 9 | Italy | US$15m | 1.5% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$10m | 1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$93m | 9% |
| 2 |  Indonesia | US$71m | 7% |
| 3 |  United Arab Emirates | US$69m | 6.8% |
| 4 |  Morocco | US$53m | 5.1% |
| 5 |  Iraq | US$52m | 5.1% |
| 6 |  Vietnam | US$44m | 4.3% |
| 7 | Italy | US$41m | 4% |
| 8 | Türkiye | US$38m | 3.7% |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR China | US$37m | 3.6% |
| 10 |  Afghanistan | US$28m | 2.7% |
Import duty on this product around the world 163
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.
- 10%median duty
- 21number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 55%highest: Iran, Bahamas, Cape Verde
163
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 10% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 26% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 3% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 11% | 0% – 22% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 26% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 25% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 40% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 8% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 9% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 10% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 11% | 0% – 22% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 6.5% | 5.8% – 7.2% | 2023 |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 10% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 10% | 2023 | |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
| India | 10% | 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 55% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 3% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 25%* | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 30% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 0% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 11% | 0% – 22% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 10% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Morocco | 10% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
| Myanmar (Burma) | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 11% | 0% – 22% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 15% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 10% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 13% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 11% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 6% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 10% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 11% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 10% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 3% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 11% | 0% – 22% | 2023 |
 South Korea | 13% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 0.2%* | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 10% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 15% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 25% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 10%* | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 17% | 16% – 17% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 23% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Ukraine | 6.5% | 5.8% – 7.2% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 5% | 4% – 6% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 5% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 26% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Vietnam | 12% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · 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
- 65659 Other embroidery
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 411220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 27913 Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 1399 Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c.
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 5810.92 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 8
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.
- N346500 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of three decorative adhesive patches of man-made fibers from China
- N309070 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of various heat-seal logos of man-made fibers, from China
- H301424 U.S. CBP
Modification of NY B85277, NY 801210, and NY 889565; Revocation of NY 800463 and NY 881559; Classification of Embroidered Motifs Imported in Continuous Lengths
- N305890 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a chenille sticker of man-made fibers, from China
- N305042 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of three heat-seal logos of man-made fibers, from China
- N300864 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of two embroidered and sequined patches of man-made fibers, from China
8 rulings in total for this code
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 5810.92 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 4% and 6%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 5810.92 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.8% and 7.2% (average 6.5%).
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 4% – 6%; 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 £5.7m (up 5% on the year before), at an average of £17.05 per kg; India supplied 38%, followed by China.
World trade in these goods reached US$1bn in 2024, up 13.1% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 66% of the total, ahead of India.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs: other embroidery, of man-made fibres?
Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs: other embroidery, of man-made fibres fall under HS subheading 5810.92, part of heading 5810, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5810.92 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5810.92 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.8% to 7.2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs?
China, with US$677m in 2024 (66% 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% – 6% 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 (38%), China (25%) and Türkiye (10%), out of total imports of £5.7m.