Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8450
8450.11: Machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg: fully-automatic machines
Fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg)
Official description Fully-automatic machines
8450.11 is the HS subheading for fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg), under heading 8450 in chapter 84.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8450 11 00 00 Fully-automatic machines p/st
- Each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 6 kg p/st
- 8450 11 11 00 Front-loading machines 2%p/st
- 8450 11 19 00 Top-loading machines 2%p/st
- 8450 11 90 00 Each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 6 kg but not exceeding 10 kg 2%p/st
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. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- 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 3
- 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
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- 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) | — | 2% |
| 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 | £181.2m | 36.5% | +8.6% |
 Poland | £97.3m | 19.6% | -18.6% |
 Türkiye | £92.2m | 18.6% | -20.5% |
 Italy | £41.2m | 8.3% | -43.3% |
 Germany | £23.3m | 4.7% | -11.3% |
 Slovakia | £22.9m | 4.6% | -13.2% |
 Romania | £19.3m | 3.9% | +181.2% |
 Spain | £7.7m | 1.6% | +3.1% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 2.6% – 3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2.9% Türkiye 2.6% – 3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2.9% 
USA 1.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free – 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 4% 
Mexico Free – 25% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 12.5% 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines 
Peru 11% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 3% – 8% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$175kUS$175k+US$11m+US$108m+> US$415m
Exports: 141
- China: US$4bn
- Poland: US$1bn
- Türkiye: US$906m
- Germany: US$662m
- Italy: US$415m
- Slovakia: US$314m
- Thailand: US$284m
- Mexico: US$269m
- Romania: US$167m
- Spain: US$153m
- Slovenia: US$138m
- Vietnam: US$114m
- United States: US$109m
- Sweden: US$108m
- Netherlands: US$95m
- Czechia: US$58m
- Kazakhstan: US$50m
- India: US$49m
- Ukraine: US$45m
- South Korea: US$37m
- Russia: US$32m
- Argentina: US$29m
- Belgium: US$27m
- France: US$25m
- Singapore: US$24m
- Latvia: US$22m
- United Arab Emirates: US$18m
- Uzbekistan: US$18m
- United Kingdom: US$17m
- Armenia: US$17m
- Egypt: US$13m
- Croatia: US$13m
- Lithuania: US$12m
- Greece: US$11m
- Algeria: US$11m
- Switzerland: US$9m
- Denmark: US$9m
- Chile: US$7m
- Estonia: US$7m
- Hungary: US$7m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$7m
- Austria: US$7m
- South Africa: US$5m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Japan: US$5m
- Kenya: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Serbia: US$3m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Bahrain: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Australia: US$1m
- Jordan: US$1m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Malaysia: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$30m+US$97m+> US$378m
Imports: 219
- Germany: US$934m
- United Kingdom: US$698m
- Japan: US$637m
- France: US$583m
- United States: US$474m
- Spain: US$382m
- Italy: US$378m
- Poland: US$307m
- Russia: US$304m
- Australia: US$294m
- Netherlands: US$284m
- Sweden: US$206m
- Belgium: US$167m
- Kazakhstan: US$142m
- Czechia: US$138m
- United Arab Emirates: US$134m
- Romania: US$128m
- Canada: US$128m
- Austria: US$126m
- Israel: US$124m
- Ukraine: US$118m
- Morocco: US$97m
- Vietnam: US$97m
- Denmark: US$95m
- Portugal: US$95m
- Switzerland: US$93m
- Belarus: US$89m
- Türkiye: US$88m
- Greece: US$88m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$83m
- Indonesia: US$81m
- Slovakia: US$75m
- Uzbekistan: US$74m
- Hungary: US$73m
- Norway: US$72m
- Bulgaria: US$69m
- Philippines: US$67m
- Finland: US$65m
- Malaysia: US$65m
- Croatia: US$55m
- Ireland: US$53m
- South Korea: US$51m
- Azerbaijan: US$51m
- Saudi Arabia: US$50m
- Serbia: US$48m
- China: US$47m
- Brazil: US$46m
- Lithuania: US$45m
- New Zealand: US$44m
- Singapore: US$36m
- Iraq: US$33m
- South Africa: US$32m
- Latvia: US$32m
- Thailand: US$31m
- Egypt: US$30m
- Chile: US$29m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$28m
- Armenia: US$28m
- Albania: US$25m
- Taiwan: US$24m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$4bn | 39.5% |
| 2 | Poland | US$1bn | 14.9% |
| 3 | Türkiye | US$906m | 9.5% |
| 4 | Germany | US$662m | 6.9% |
| 5 | Italy | US$415m | 4.3% |
| 6 | Slovakia | US$314m | 3.3% |
| 7 |  Thailand | US$284m | 3% |
| 8 | Mexico | US$269m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Romania | US$167m | 1.7% |
| 10 | Spain | US$153m | 1.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$934m | 9.7% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | US$698m | 7.3% |
| 3 | Japan | US$637m | 6.6% |
| 4 |  France | US$583m | 6.1% |
| 5 | United States | US$474m | 4.9% |
| 6 | Spain | US$382m | 4% |
| 7 | Italy | US$378m | 3.9% |
| 8 | Poland | US$307m | 3.2% |
| 9 |  Russia | US$304m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Australia | US$294m | 3.1% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
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
- 15number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 60%highest: Egypt, Iran, Kiribati
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 10% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 2% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 24% | 5% – 30% | 2023 |
 Angola | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 15% | 5% – 25% | 2021 · HS 2007 |
| Argentina | 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
| Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 5% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 18% | 5% – 30% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 18% | 10% – 25% | 2023 |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 4% | 0% – 8% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 7% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 14% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 13% | 5% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 60% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 15% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 15% | 10% – 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
| European Union (27 countries) | 2.9% | 2.6% – 3% | 2023 |
 Fiji | 0% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 30% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 15% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 18% | 5% – 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Haiti | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 15% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 20% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 55% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 13% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 25% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 10% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 18% | 10% – 25% | 2023 |
 Kiribati | 50% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 4.2%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 20% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 5% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 15% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 5% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 6.5% | 3% – 10% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 11% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 10% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
| Russia | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 18% | 10% – 25% | 2023 |
 Samoa | 20% | 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 | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 20% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 15% | 5% – 25% | 2023 |
 St Lucia | 13% | 0% – 25% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 18% | 5% – 30% | 2023 |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2007 |
| Switzerland | 3.6%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 8% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 18% | 10% – 25% | 2023 |
| Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 15% | 0% – 30% | 2023 · HS 2012 |
| Türkiye | 18% | 18% – 18% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 19% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 18% | 10% – 25% | 2023 |
 Ukraine | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 2% | 2023 | |
| United States | 1.4% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 20%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 15% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 25% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 13% | 6% – 20% | 2021 · HS 2012 |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.3% | 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
- 77511 Household-/laundry-type washing-machines (including machines which both wash & dry), each of a dry linen capacity not > 10 kg.
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 313202
- CPC 2.1 product
- 44812 Dishwashing machines and clothes or linen washing or drying machines, household type, electric or non-electric
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2750 Manufacture of domestic appliances
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8450.11 | changed |
| 2012 | 8450.11 | changed |
| 2007 | 8450.11 | changed |
| 2002 | 8450.11 | changed |
| 1996 | 8450.11 | changed |
| 1992 | 8450.11 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 2
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.
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.
- Suspension · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1463 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8450.11 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2%.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8450.11 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.6% and 3% (average 2.9%).
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 2%; 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 fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg) worth £496m (down 10% on the year before), at an average of £2.55 per kg; China supplied 37%, followed by Poland.
World trade in fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg) reached US$10bn in 2024, up 1.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 39.5% of the total, ahead of Poland.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg: fully-automatic machines?
Machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg: fully-automatic machines fall under HS subheading 8450.11, part of heading 8450, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on machines, each of a dry linen capacity not… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8450.11 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on machines, each of a dry linen capacity not… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8450.11 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.6% to 3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most machines, each of a dry linen capacity not…?
China, with US$4bn in 2024 (39.5% of world exports).
Which countries can export fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg) 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 2% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg)?
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 fully-automatic washing machines (up to 10 kg) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (37%), Poland (20%) and Türkiye (19%), out of total imports of £496m.