Import duty on backpacks and bags with textile outer surface into United Kingdom

Goods under HS 4202.92 (backpacks and bags with textile outer surface) are charged 2% to 8% general import duty in United Kingdom, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 7 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.

Import VAT in United Kingdom: 20% standard rate. Page states the standard rate rose to 20% on 4 January 2011; general UK VAT rates page, not import-specific.

Low-value shipments: Low Value Imports relief: full relief from customs duty for consignments of GBP 135 or less. Consultation document says government will remove the relief and introduce new LVI customs arrangements from March 2029 at the latest.

Official tariff lines under this code

Tariff lineDescriptionRate as printed
4202921100Travelling-bags, toilet bags, rucksacks and sports bags
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"8.00%"
8.00%
8%
4202921500Musical instrument cases
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"6.00%"
6.00%
6%
4202921900Other
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"8.00%"
8.00%
8%
4202929110Hand-made
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"2.00%"
2.00%
2%
4202929190Other
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"2.00%"
2.00%
2%
4202929810Hand-made
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"2.00%"
2.00%
2%
4202929890Other
Official wording
"verbose_duty":"2.00%"
2.00%
2%

Estimate your landed costBackpacks and bags with textile outer surface: all destinationsImporting into United Kingdom