Subheading · Chapter 90 · Heading 9020
9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters
Breathing appliances and gas masks
9020.00 is the HS subheading for breathing appliances and gas masks, under heading 9020 in chapter 90.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9020 00 10 00 Gas masks Freep/st
- 9020 00 10 10 For use in civil aircraft Freep/st
- 9020 00 10 90 Other Freep/st
- 9020 00 90 00 Other, including parts and accessories Free
- 9020 00 90 11 Breathing appliances (excluding parts thereof), for use in civil aircraft Free
- Other Free
- 9020 00 90 91 Parts of respiratory apparatus and of gas masks, for use in certain types of aircraft Free
- 9020 00 90 99 Other 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 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 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
- Iraq, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2019/792, 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) | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | £35.2m | 26% | -5.7% |
 France | £28.4m | 21% | +27.3% |
| United Kingdom | £24.3m | 18% | +30.1% |
 Germany | £13.7m | 10.2% | +33.6% |
 Poland | £9m | 6.6% | +42.4% |
 China | £6.4m | 4.7% | -0.4% |
 Latvia | £3m | 2.2% | +721.6% |
 Sweden | £2.8m | 2.1% | +35.3% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines USA Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5% 
Brazil Free – 14.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 8% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 3% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$102kUS$102k+US$2m+US$23m+> US$132m
Exports: 163
- United States: US$583m
- Germany: US$359m
- United Kingdom: US$250m
- France: US$176m
- China: US$132m
- Poland: US$126m
- Czechia: US$69m
- Canada: US$54m
- Taiwan: US$49m
- Singapore: US$40m
- Mexico: US$38m
- South Korea: US$35m
- Denmark: US$33m
- Italy: US$30m
- Sweden: US$29m
- Latvia: US$23m
- Türkiye: US$22m
- Netherlands: US$22m
- Spain: US$20m
- Philippines: US$18m
- Japan: US$17m
- Romania: US$15m
- Switzerland: US$13m
- Australia: US$12m
- Malaysia: US$10m
- Portugal: US$9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8m
- Russia: US$6m
- South Africa: US$6m
- Belgium: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Lithuania: US$5m
- Brazil: US$5m
- Austria: US$4m
- India: US$4m
- New Zealand: US$4m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Thailand: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Macao SAR China: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Hungary: US$1m
- Slovenia: US$1m
- Estonia: US$953k
- Qatar: US$939k
- Indonesia: US$936k
- Serbia: US$927k
- El Salvador: US$800k
- Luxembourg: US$747k
- Sri Lanka: US$544k
- Jordan: US$536k
- Tunisia: US$534k
- Egypt: US$482k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$666kUS$666k+US$4m+US$26m+> US$90m
Imports: 217
- United States: US$275m
- Germany: US$262m
- Canada: US$152m
- United Kingdom: US$119m
- France: US$114m
- China: US$97m
- Singapore: US$90m
- Denmark: US$75m
- Netherlands: US$70m
- Australia: US$61m
- United Arab Emirates: US$58m
- Mexico: US$48m
- South Korea: US$47m
- Poland: US$41m
- Spain: US$41m
- Japan: US$30m
- Türkiye: US$30m
- India: US$28m
- Italy: US$28m
- Brazil: US$27m
- Peru: US$26m
- Switzerland: US$26m
- Chile: US$25m
- Saudi Arabia: US$22m
- Indonesia: US$19m
- South Africa: US$19m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$18m
- Malaysia: US$18m
- Norway: US$18m
- Kazakhstan: US$18m
- Sweden: US$16m
- Belgium: US$15m
- Colombia: US$15m
- New Zealand: US$15m
- Czechia: US$15m
- Finland: US$14m
- Austria: US$14m
- Vietnam: US$13m
- Russia: US$13m
- Taiwan: US$12m
- Latvia: US$11m
- Ukraine: US$11m
- Qatar: US$10m
- Thailand: US$10m
- Panama: US$8m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Ireland: US$8m
- Romania: US$7m
- Israel: US$7m
- Portugal: US$6m
- Argentina: US$5m
- Oman: US$5m
- Algeria: US$5m
- Ecuador: US$5m
- Greece: US$4m
- Egypt: US$4m
- Hungary: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- Lithuania: US$4m
- Senegal: US$4m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$583m | 25.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$359m | 15.8% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$250m | 11% |
| 4 | France | US$176m | 7.7% |
| 5 | China | US$132m | 5.8% |
| 6 | Poland | US$126m | 5.6% |
| 7 |  Czechia | US$69m | 3% |
| 8 | Canada | US$54m | 2.4% |
| 9 | Taiwan | US$49m | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Singapore | US$40m | 1.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$275m | 12.1% |
| 2 | Germany | US$262m | 11.5% |
| 3 | Canada | US$152m | 6.7% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$119m | 5.2% |
| 5 | France | US$114m | 5% |
| 6 | China | US$97m | 4.3% |
| 7 | Singapore | US$90m | 3.9% |
| 8 |  Denmark | US$75m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Netherlands | US$70m | 3.1% |
| 10 |  Australia | US$61m | 2.7% |
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.
- 2.5%median duty
- 70number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 25%highest: Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Argentina
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 2.5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 2% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 5% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 10% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
| Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Bahamas | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 1% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 10% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 10% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 5% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 5% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 5% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 5% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 8% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 5% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 0% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 5% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 Ecuador | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 5% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 0% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 5% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 1.7% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 0% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 4% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 5% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 5% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 10% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 0% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 3.5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 0% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 5% | 0% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 10% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 1.1%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 5% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 1.5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 5% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 0% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 5% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 5% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 0% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 4% | 0% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 0% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 1% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 5% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 5% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 5% | 2023 | |
| Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 10% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 6% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 10% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 10% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 1.5%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 5% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 5% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 1.7% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 1.7% | 0% – 2.5% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 0% | 2023 | |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 0% | 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
- 87235 Other breathing appliances & gas masks (excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters).
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Capital goods · BEC 712020
- CPC 2.1 product
- 48160 Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; other breathing appliances and gas masks (excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters)
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 3250 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9020.00 | changed |
| 2012 | 9020.00 | changed |
| 2007 | 9020.00 | changed |
| 2002 | 9020.00 | changed |
| 1996 | 9020.00 | changed |
| 1992 | 9020.00 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 4
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.
- N324263 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a full body protective suit from the Czech Republic
- N317068 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the M3 Mask from Serbia
- N292676 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of respirator masks imported from Hong Kong
- 600011147 HMRC
Closed circuit breathing apparatus. The breathing unit is worn on the users back and supplies up to four hours of air even in toxic atmospheres. The positive pressure breathing circuit protects the user from hazardous substances entering the sealed breathing unit and the CO2 absorber removes…
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.
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Other
Update to VAT Z Coverage on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts – 19 May 2026
Trade Tariff news 6334 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9020.00 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 9020.00 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 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 breathing appliances and gas masks worth £135m (up 15% on the year before), at an average of £139.40 per kg; United States supplied 26%, followed by France.
World trade in breathing appliances and gas masks reached US$2.3bn in 2024, up 10.2% on 2023.
The United States was the largest exporter with 25.6% of the total, ahead of Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters?
Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters fall under HS subheading 9020.00, part of heading 9020, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on other breathing appliances and gas masks in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9020.00 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 other breathing appliances and gas masks in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9020.00 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 other breathing appliances and gas masks?
The United States, with US$583m in 2024 (25.6% of world exports).
Which countries can export breathing appliances and gas masks 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 breathing appliances and gas masks?
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 breathing appliances and gas masks from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (26%), France (21%) and United Kingdom (18%), out of total imports of £135m.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.