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HS code for masking tape
4811.41 Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard: self-adhesive
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “masking tape” points to subheading 4811.41: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard: self-adhesive. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 4811.41 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 4811.41 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 4811.41 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 25% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 12.5% 
Brazil 10.8% – 14.4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 12.6% 
Argentina 10.8% – 16% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 15.4% 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Questions and answers
What is the HS code for masking tape?
Masking tape are classified under 4811.41 (Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard: self-adhesive) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.