Import duty on plastic cling wrap in the UK
HS code
3920.10
UK codes
12
UK import duty
0% – 6%
UK VAT
20%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Non-cellular film of polyethylene, which covers most cling and stretch wrap, is 3920.10.
UK commodity codes under 3920.10
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3920 10 23 00 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › Less than 0,94 › Polyethylene film, of a thickness of 20 micrometres or more but not exceeding 40 micrometres, for the production of photoresist film used in the manufacture of semiconductors or printed circuits | 0%conditions apply | 20% |
| 3920 10 24 10 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › Less than 0,94 › Stretch film, not printed › For use in certain types of aircraft | 6% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 3920 10 24 90 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › Less than 0,94 › Stretch film, not printed › Other | 6% | 20% |
| 3920 10 25 05 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › Less than 0,94 › Other › For use in certain types of aircraft | 6% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 3920 10 25 90 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › Less than 0,94 › Other › Other | 6% | 20% |
| 3920 10 28 10 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › 0,94 or more › For use in certain types of aircraft | 6% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 3920 10 28 99 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Of polyethylene having a specific gravity of › 0,94 or more › Other | 6% | 20% |
| 3920 10 40 10 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Other › For use in certain types of aircraft | 6% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 3920 10 40 99 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0,125 mm › Other › Other | 6% | 20% |
| 3920 10 81 00 | Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm › Synthetic paper pulp, in the form of moist sheets made from unconnected finely branched polyethylene fibrils, whether or not blended with cellulose fibres in a quantity not exceeding 15 %, containing poly(vinyl alcohol) dissolved in water as the moistening agent | 0% | 20% |
| 3920 10 89 10 | Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm › Other › For use in certain types of aircraft | 6% | 20%or 0% (VAT zero rate) |
| 3920 10 89 | Of a thickness exceeding 0,125 mm › Other › Other2 full 10-digit codes
| 6% | 20% |
Import duty on plastic cling wrap by country
Import into the US
4.2%
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Import into the UK
0% – 6%
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Import into the EU
0% – 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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