Subheading · Chapter 68 · Heading 6809
6809.90: Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster: other articles
Official description Other articles
Subheading 6809.90 belongs to heading 6809 (articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster) in chapter 68.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 6809 90 00 00 Other articles Free
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 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
- 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 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £928k | 24.9% | +9.4% |
 France | £502k | 13.5% | -39.2% |
 Malaysia | £397k | 10.7% | -2.2% |
 Türkiye | £370k | 9.9% | -49.6% |
 Lithuania | £303k | 8.1% | +171.2% |
 United States | £222k | 6% | +203.3% |
 Chile | £204k | 5.5% | — |
 Italy | £139k | 3.7% | +23.1% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 7.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 7.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% – 10% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 8.4% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$86kUS$86k+US$991k+US$5m+> US$11m
Exports: 141
- China: US$65m
- Canada: US$34m
- Saudi Arabia: US$12m
- Germany: US$11m
- Malaysia: US$10m
- France: US$10m
- United States: US$8m
- Spain: US$7m
- Sweden: US$7m
- Mexico: US$7m
- South Africa: US$6m
- United Kingdom: US$6m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- Poland: US$5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$5m
- Czechia: US$4m
- Italy: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Belgium: US$3m
- Romania: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Latvia: US$2m
- Austria: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Denmark: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- South Korea: US$1m
- Japan: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Australia: US$991k
- Slovenia: US$858k
- Tunisia: US$775k
- Switzerland: US$744k
- Bahrain: US$621k
- Indonesia: US$582k
- Singapore: US$561k
- North Macedonia: US$551k
- India: US$502k
- Angola: US$496k
- Russia: US$481k
- Greece: US$471k
- New Zealand: US$345k
- Moldova: US$341k
- Tanzania: US$291k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$264k
- Brazil: US$241k
- Morocco: US$221k
- Norway: US$219k
- Vietnam: US$205k
- Argentina: US$200k
- Peru: US$174k
- Croatia: US$173k
- Oman: US$170k
- Hungary: US$166k
- Ukraine: US$142k
- Qatar: US$137k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$187kUS$187k+US$902k+US$3m+> US$6m
Imports: 213
- United States: US$45m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$14m
- Singapore: US$13m
- France: US$7m
- Germany: US$7m
- Saudi Arabia: US$7m
- Denmark: US$6m
- Spain: US$6m
- Netherlands: US$6m
- Kuwait: US$6m
- Switzerland: US$6m
- Nigeria: US$5m
- Jordan: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$5m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Italy: US$4m
- Morocco: US$3m
- Djibouti: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Japan: US$3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$2m
- India: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Mexico: US$2m
- Botswana: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- China: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Austria: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- El Salvador: US$2m
- Ghana: US$2m
- Macao SAR China: US$1m
- Brunei: US$1m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- Zimbabwe: US$1m
- Canada: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Poland: US$1m
- Russia: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Indonesia: US$992k
- Kazakhstan: US$979k
- Portugal: US$902k
- Jamaica: US$902k
- Maldives: US$895k
- Iceland: US$895k
- Cambodia: US$890k
- Senegal: US$890k
- Norway: US$856k
- Mozambique: US$808k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$65m | 26% |
| 2 | Canada | US$34m | 13.6% |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | US$12m | 4.7% |
| 4 |  Germany | US$11m | 4.6% |
| 5 | Malaysia | US$10m | 4.1% |
| 6 | France | US$10m | 3.8% |
| 7 | United States | US$8m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$7m | 3% |
| 9 |  Sweden | US$7m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Mexico | US$7m | 2.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$45m | 18.2% |
| 2 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$14m | 5.7% |
| 3 |  Singapore | US$13m | 5.4% |
| 4 | France | US$7m | 2.9% |
| 5 | Germany | US$7m | 2.8% |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | US$7m | 2.8% |
| 7 |  Denmark | US$6m | 2.5% |
| 8 | Spain | US$6m | 2.3% |
| 9 |  Netherlands | US$6m | 2.3% |
| 10 |  Kuwait | US$6m | 2.3% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
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.
- 14%median duty
- 14number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 45%highest: Bahamas, Morocco, Sudan
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 15% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 15% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2021 · HS 2007 |
| Argentina | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 12% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 17% | 12% – 22% | 2021 · HS 2012 |
 Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 45% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 12% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 5% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 15% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 25% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 3.3% | 0% – 6.5% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
| Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 15% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Costa Rica | 14% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 15% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 15% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 35% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 1.7% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 13% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 Guatemala | 15% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Haiti | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 15% | 2023 | |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 32% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 4% | 0% – 8% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 10% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 25% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 10% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
| Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 12% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Lesotho | 15% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 14%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Malaysia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Mexico | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 23% | 20% – 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Morocco | 40% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 20% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 15% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 20% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 12% | 3% – 20% | 2023 |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 4% | 0% – 8% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 8.3% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 10% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 12% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 10% | 5% – 15% | 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 | 15% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 20% | 15% – 25% | 2023 |
 St Lucia | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2007 |
| Switzerland | 11%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 17% | 10% – 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 |
 Tajikistan | 15% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 25% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 18% | 15% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
| Türkiye | 1.7% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 15% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 20% | 10% – 30% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.2% | 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
- 66331 Articles of plaster/of compositions based on plaster
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 311220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 37530 Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2395 Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
| 2002 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
| 1996 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
| 1992 | 6809.90 | unchanged |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 6
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.
- N361293 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of plaster drawer/cabinet pulls from Poland.
- N352836 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of diorama decorations from Vietnam.
- N352842 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of plaster of Paris decorations from China.
- H301464 U.S. CBP
Request for Reconsideration of NY N292613; classification of Monokote MK-6/HY
- N300567 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of figurine paint sets from China
- N292613 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Monokote MK-6/HY.
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 6809.90; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 6809.90 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 1.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of these goods into the UK came to £3.7m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 6% on the year before); China supplied 25%, followed by France.
In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$249m (−11.6% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$65m), followed by Canada.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster: other articles?
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster: other articles fall under HS subheading 6809.90, part of heading 6809, in section XIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on articles of plaster or of compositions based on… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6809.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on articles of plaster or of compositions based on… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6809.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most articles of plaster or of compositions based on…?
China, with US$65m in 2024 (26% 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 Free 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 China (25%), France (14%) and Malaysia (11%), out of total imports of £3.7m.