UK Global Tariff · commodity code · HS 3926.20
3926 20 00 00: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)
Plastic apparel and accessories (incl. gloves)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: UK Global Tariff · checked on 24 October 2026
- 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914
- 3926 20 00 00 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)
What you pay
Importing into UK
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 4
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 833
- Documents
- 9018
- Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 December 2028
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1435
- Documents
- 9Y11
- 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 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
- Belarus, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9025
- 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
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 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 |
| 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 |
Footnotes
TN701 According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK La…
The prohibition shall not apply in respect of:
(a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established.
(b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
UK: imports by month · HS 3926.20
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £54.1m | 77.1% | -4.1% |
 Vietnam | £3m | 4.2% | -22.4% |
 Cambodia | £2.2m | 3.2% | +293.5% |
 Bangladesh | £1.8m | 2.5% | +53.5% |
 India | £973k | 1.4% | +4% |
 Indonesia | £859k | 1.2% | +17.7% |
 Pakistan | £753k | 1.1% | -19% |
 France | £642k | 0.9% | -14.8% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
3926.20 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Mexico Free – 25% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 12.5% 
Brazil 16.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% – 10% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 7.7% 
Japan 4.8% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
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.
- 600013931 HMRC
Product is a pack of 100 (50 pairs) disposable gloves. They are made of 100% high density polyethylene. Packaged in a plastic bag with cardboard header.
- 600012436 HMRC
Transparent waterproof pants. They are made from 100% PVC, they are edged with elastic at the waist and leg openings to prevent leaks. The pants are hand wash only. Packaged within a bag for retail sale.
- 600012170 HMRC
Women's Bodysuit. It is used in the entertainment industry to simulate a pregnancy bump. The bump shape is made of soft polyurethane foam with an outer layer of platinum silicone rubber. The platinum silicone rubber bump shape is made in 2-part moulds and bonded to the fabric body-suit during the…
- 600012002 HMRC
Non-sterile, medical grade BS EN455 (parts 1, 2 & 3) & AQL 1.5 vinyl gloves. They are clear in colour, are also powder free and latex free. The product description provided is for size large, approximately 10cm in width and 24cm in length. They are packaged within a cardboard box, 100 per box and…
- 600012003 HMRC
Disposable gloves made from polythene (HDPE 95% & LLDPE 5%). They can be used for first aid, food preparation and general household tasks. The product description provided for size small, advises they are transparent, also there are 10 packs each containing 100 gloves.
- 600012012 HMRC
Disposable lightweight polythene plastic aprons, with a halter neck and a waist tie fastening. Measuring approximately 1070mm x 700mm, covering the shoulders to above the knees. Used to protect clothing from liquid spills and also to aid in the control of infections, The apron is made from 98%…
- 600012093 HMRC
A lightweight poncho made from polyester, which is coated in polyurethane and weighing 190gsm.The item has a large hood, neck zip and comes packaged in a small matching bag. The product is packed in boxes of 130.
- 600011520 HMRC
Rain poncho. This is a lightweight non-durable, disposable poncho designed for short term use. The poncho is a tee shape, fitted over the head with an attached hood, it has two unsealed spaces either side to put the arms through. It is made of 100% Polyethylene; it has no left over right, or right…
Legal notes
In the UK Global Tariff, 3926 20 00 00 is one of 1 line under subheading 3926.20, articles of apparel and clothing accessories.
The third-country duty is 6%.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 6%; 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 plastic apparel and accessories (incl. gloves) (HS 3926.20) worth £70.2m (down 2% on the year before), at an average of £2.97 per kg; China supplied 77%, followed by Vietnam.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is 6.5%, the Türkiye duty is 6.5%, the US duty is 0%–6.5%, the Canada duty is 0%–6.5%, the Mexico duty is 0%–25%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is 5%–10%, the Japan duty is 4.8%, the Taiwan duty is 5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 6% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
The UK imported goods of subheading 3926.20 worth US$89m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the UK import duty for commodity code 3926 20 00 00?
The third-country duty in the UK Global Tariff is 6%. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 3926 20 00 00?
174 countries have a preferential rate on this line, 174 of them at 0%, under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union and DCTS Enhanced and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Do anti-dumping or other extra duties apply to 3926 20 00 00?
Additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. These are charged on top of the customs duty.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
For subheading 3926.20 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$69m), followed by Vietnam.
Typical products
- clothing and apparel, of plastics
- gloves - of plastics
- life jackets - plastic covered
- life vests (with visible plastic)
- waders, plastic
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.