Import duty on bubble wrap in the UK

HS code

3921.19

UK codes

2

UK import duty

6%

UK VAT

20%

Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31

Cellular plastic sheets and film, such as bubble wrap and packing foam, are 3921.19.

UK commodity codes under 3921.19

UK commodity codeDescriptionImport dutyVAT
3921 19 00 10For use in certain types of aircraft6%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
3921 19 00Other
8 full 10-digit codes
  • 3921 19 00 30 — Other › Blocks with cellular structure, containing by weight:<br>- polyamide-6 or poly(epoxy anhydride)<br>- 7 % or more but not more than 9 % of polytetrafluorethylene if present<br>- 10 % or more but not more than 25 % of inorganic fillers<br>
  • 3921 19 00 50 — Other › Porous membrane of polytetrafluorethylene (ptfe) laminated to a polyester spunbonded non-woven cloth with<br>- a total thickness of more than 0,05 mm but not more than 0,20 mm,<br>- a water entry pressure between 5 and 200 kpa according to iso 811, and<br>- an air permeability of 0,08 cm<sup>3</sup>/cm<sup>2</sup>/s or more according to iso 5636-5<br>
  • 3921 19 00 53 — Other › Sheets of closed-cell silicone foam with:<br>-a thickness of 2,0 mm or more but not more than 4,8 mm,<br>-a thermal insulation of more than 0,25 km²/w but not more than 0,4 km²/w (according to astm-c518)<br>-a dielectric strength of more than 3,0 kv/mm but not more than 3,8 kv/mm (according to astm- d149) <br>
  • 3921 19 00 55 — Other › Strip of microporous polytetrafluoroethylene on a support of a non-woven<br>-wound on a roll on a core of 3 inches,<br>-with a width of 69.5mm, 40.8mm, 36.5mm, 20mm, 13.5mm or 10mm<br>for use in the manufacture of filters for kidney dialysis equipment and intravenous application
  • 3921 19 00 65 — Other › Transparent, microporous, acrylic acid grafted polyethylene film, in the form of rolls, for the manufacture of alkaline battery separators with:<br>-a width of 98 mm or more but not more than 170 mm,<br>-a thickness of 15 μm or more but not more than 36 μm,<br>
  • 3921 19 00 75 — Other › Microporous monolayer film of polypropylene or a microporous trilayer film of polypropylene, polyethylene and polypropylene, each film with:<br>-zero transversal production direction (td) shrinkage,<br>-a total thickness of 8 μm or more, but not more than 40 μm,<br>-a width of 15 mm or more, but not more than 900 mm,<br>-a length of more than 200 m, but not more than 8 000 m,<br>-an average pore size between 0,02 μm and 0,1 μm,<br>-whether or not laminated with a polypropylene non-woven mat of 50 to 200 µm thickness,<br>-whether or not coated with surfactant,<br>-whether or not coated on 1 or 2 sides with a ceramic layer of min 1 μm thickness or more, but not more than 5 μm,<br>-whether or not coated on 1 or 2 sides with a sticky binder, pvdf type or similar of min 0,5 μm thickness or more, but not more than 5 μm<br>
  • 3921 19 00 95 — Other › Film of polyethersulfone, of a thickness of not more than 200 µm
  • 3921 19 00 99 — Other › Other
6%20%

Import duty on bubble wrap by country

Import into the US

6.5%

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Import into the UK

6%

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Import into the EU

6.5%

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How UK import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the UK commodity code for bubble wrap?
It depends on the product’s details: 2 UK codes sit under HS 3921.19. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.
Q2What is the import duty on bubble wrap in the UK?
Between 6%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported bubble wrap?
Yes. Import VAT of 20% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (3921.19) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for bubble wrap.

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