How to export tumble dryers to the United Kingdom? GTİP code, documents, customs duty and buyers
Imports of heading 8451 from Türkiye into the United Kingdom came to £145m in the last 12 months (September 2025–August 2026): 45.4% of its imports. Against the 12 months before: +11.5%.
Figures are for heading 8451: the official statistics go no deeper. Each figure has its source and date beside it.
Imports from Türkiye into the United Kingdom
Heading 8451 · September 2025 – August 2026
£145m+11.5% on the 12 months before
The 12 months before: £130m
- From Türkiye
- Other origins
Reported by the United Kingdom, from its own import statistics.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: HM Revenue & Customs, overseas trade statistics; imports by the country goods were consigned from. Growth rates and shares are calculated by Birlesa.
The customs watch computed these figures on 2 November 2026.
The market in the United Kingdom
The market's own import figures for heading 8451, last 12 months.
- Imports from the world, 12 months
- £319m-0.9% on the 12 months before
- Türkiye's share
- 45.4%40.3% in the 12 months before
The largest suppliers
| Origin | 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
 Türkiye | £145m | 45.4% |
 China | £59.8m | 18.8% |
 Germany | £36.3m | 11.4% |
 Poland | £18.3m | 5.7% |
 Italy | £10.2m | 3.2% |
Customs duty
0%on the CIF value
Türkiye's preferential rate (general rate 2%), with proof of Turkish originFrom the UK Global Tariff (DBT), v4.0.1644Free trade agreement in force since 2021A lower duty than the general rate may apply with proof of Turkish origin.Ministry of Trade, checked 2 November 2026(opens in a new tab)The rate set for HS 8451.21checked on 31 October 2026Official source(opens in a new tab)
The code
HS subheading (6 digits), the same in every country
GTİP 8451.21
Drying machines; of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg
Official Turkish title: Çamaşır kurutma makineleri; kuru çamaşır kapasitesi <= 10 kg
Heading 8451Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles
Türkiye exported €560m of HS 8451.21 in 2025: rank 67 of 5,132 subheadings.
Source: Eurostat, Comext DS-059341 (the figures Türkiye declared). The ranking is calculated by Birlesa from Eurostat's figures; Eurostat bears no responsibility for it.
2 national tariff lines (12 digits)
Declarations in Türkiye use one of these lines; each has its own page.
Its page in the codes guideTÜİK Sınıflama Sunucusu: GTİP 2026(opens in a new tab)UN Statistics Division: HS 2022 (H6)(opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
- What import duty does the United Kingdom charge on tumble dryers?
- the United Kingdom charges 0% on tumble dryers of Turkish origin (on the CIF value). The rate was checked at its source on 31 October 2026.
- Where does Türkiye rank among the United Kingdom's suppliers of tumble dryers?
- From September 2025 to August 2026, Türkiye supplied 45.4% of the United Kingdom's imports of HS 8451: No. 1 of 50 supplying countries.
- Are Türkiye's exports of tumble dryers to the United Kingdom growing?
- Over the last 12 months (September 2025 to August 2026), £145m of goods under HS 8451 went from Türkiye to the United Kingdom: +11.5% on the 12 months before.