Import duty on cloth face masks in the UK

HS code

6307.90

UK codes

UK import duty

6% – 12%

UK VAT

20%

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

Made-up textile articles not covered elsewhere, such as cloth face masks and pet clothing, are 6307.90.

UK commodity codes under 6307.90

UK commodity code	Description	Import duty	VAT
6307 90 10 00	Knitted or crocheted	12%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)or 0% (VAT zero rate)
6307 90 91 00	Other › Of felt	6%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)
6307 90 92 00	Other › Other › Single-use drapes made up of fabrics of heading 5603, of a kind used during surgical procedures	6%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)
6307 90 93	Other › Other › Protective face masks › Filtering facepieces (ffp) according to en149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles 4 full 10-digit codes 6307 90 93 11 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Filtering facepieces (ffp) according to en149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles › Nonwovens › Filtering facepieces ffp2 and ffp3 according to en149 and similar masks › Filtering facepieces ffp2 and ffp3 according to en149 6307 90 93 19 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Filtering facepieces (ffp) according to en149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles › Nonwovens › Filtering facepieces ffp2 and ffp3 according to en149 and similar masks › Other 6307 90 93 20 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Filtering facepieces (ffp) according to en149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles › Nonwovens › Other 6307 90 93 90 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Filtering facepieces (ffp) according to en149; other masks conforming to a similar standard for masks as respiratory protective devices to protect against particles › Other	6%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)
6307 90 95	Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other 5 full 10-digit codes 6307 90 95 11 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other › Nonwovens › Medical face masks according to en14683; other masks conforming to a similar standard for medical face masks › Medical face masks according to en14683 6307 90 95 19 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other › Nonwovens › Medical face masks according to en14683; other masks conforming to a similar standard for medical face masks › Other 6307 90 95 20 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other › Nonwovens › Other 6307 90 95 91 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other › Other › Hand-made 6307 90 95 95 — Other › Other › Protective face masks › Other › Other › Other	6%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)
6307 90 98	Other › Other › Other 3 full 10-digit codes 6307 90 98 20 — Other › Other › Other › Nonwovens 6307 90 98 91 — Other › Other › Other › Other › Hand-made 6307 90 98 99 — Other › Other › Other › Other › Other	6%	20%or 5% (VAT reduced rate 5%)

Import duty on cloth face masks by country

Import into the US

Free – 7.9%

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Import into the UK

6% – 12%

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Import into the EU

6.3% – 12%

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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 cloth face masks?

It depends on the product’s details: 6 UK codes sit under HS 6307.90. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on cloth face masks in the UK?

Between 6% – 12%, 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 cloth face masks?

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 (6307.90) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for cloth face masks.

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