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Aisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGrey board and laminated paperboard from ChinaComposite paperboard such as laminated grey board, chipboard and duplex board made by gluing layers, from China, pays 0% UK duty. Warp and thickness checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCompounded rubber and masterbatch from ChinaUnvulcanised rubber compound with carbon black or silica, rubber solutions and compound sheet from China pay 0% UK duty. Cure, scorch and shelf life checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cinnamon and cassia from ChinaCassia sticks, broken cassia and ground cinnamon from China pay 0% UK duty and zero-rate VAT. Coumarin limits, moisture and adulteration checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWiping rags and textile scrap from ChinaSorted cotton wiping rags, new textile offcuts and scrap twine and rope from China pay 0% UK duty. Waste controls, absorbency and contamination checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing kraft paper and sack kraft from ChinaKraftliner, sack kraft, saturating kraft and other uncoated kraft paper and board from China pay 0% UK duty. Grammage, strength and moisture checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPolystyrene and ABS granules from ChinaExpandable and general-purpose polystyrene, SAN and ABS from China pay 6% UK duty, but ABS granules are suspended to 0% until the end of 2026.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCross-stitch and needlework kits from ChinaCross-stitch, tapestry, embroidery and rug-making kits of fabric and yarn from China pay 12% UK duty. Kit contents, colour matching and toy rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCrucibles and kiln furniture from ChinaGraphite and silicon carbide crucibles, kiln shelves, saggars, nozzles and refractory tubes from China pay 4% UK duty. Grades and thermal shock checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMarine and hiking compasses from ChinaMarine and hiking compasses, navigation instruments and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Deviation, damping and marine equipment rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing small-run custom handbags from ChinaCustom fashion bags and handbags in runs of about 100 from China: how small-run pricing works, UK duty of 2% to 8%, and the leather and stitching checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bathroom accessories from ChinaSoap dispensers, toilet roll and towel holders, shelves and hook sets from China: UK duty by material from 0% to 12%, and the plating and fixing checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing custom phone cases from ChinaHow to find a real phone case factory rather than a reseller, the UK duty on silicone, TPU and leather cases, and the checks that stop fit and print failures.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAcetylene and gas generators from ChinaAcetylene generators, biomass gasifiers and producer gas plants from China pay 0% UK duty. Acetylene Safety Regulations 2014 and pressure checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStainless steel slabs and billets from ChinaStainless steel ingots, slabs, blooms and billets from China pay 0% UK duty, with no steel safeguard or anti-dumping duty. Grade and mill certificate checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRetread strips and uncured rubber from ChinaCamel-back retread strips and other unvulcanised rubber rods, tubes, profiles, discs and rings from China pay 0% UK duty. Extender oil and cure checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hard rubber and ebonite from ChinaEbonite rods, sheets, tubes and hard rubber articles from China pay 0% UK duty. Hardness, sulphur content, PAH and machining checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hand sieves and riddles from ChinaHand sieves and hand riddles from China pay 0% UK duty. Mesh, frame, food-contact and product safety checks for kitchen, garden and trade sieves.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMargarine and edible fat blends from ChinaMargarine, shortening and edible fat blends from China pay 16% UK duty, or 8% plus £23 per 100 kg with 10-15% milk fat. Spreads naming rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGold and silver case watches from ChinaWristwatches and pocket watches with gold, silver or platinum cases from China pay £0.20 a watch UK duty. Hallmarking and movement checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing manganese metal from ChinaElectrolytic manganese flake, manganese powder, scrap and articles from China pay 0% UK duty. Purity, selenium and handling checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing titanium oxides from ChinaTitanium dioxide and other titanium oxides from China pay 0% UK duty, but rutile TiO2 has been registered for possible anti-dumping duty since March 2026.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing smoking pipes from ChinaWooden, briar, meerschaum and other smoking pipes, pipe bowls and cigarette holders from China pay 2% UK duty. Materials, finish and safety checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedModified starch and dextrins from ChinaDextrins, pregelatinised and esterified starches and starch glues from China pay 6% to 8% UK duty, some plus a specific duty. Food and grade checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedInstant coffee and tea extracts from ChinaInstant coffee, coffee mixes, tea extracts and roasted chicory from China pay 6% to 14% UK duty. Zero-rated VAT, acrylamide and blend checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing canned mushrooms from ChinaCanned and jarred button mushrooms, shiitake and other preserved mushrooms from China pay 0% UK duty. Tin limits, can checks and food rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBreakfast cereals and puffed snacks from ChinaPuffed and flaked breakfast cereals, muesli, rice cakes and puffed snacks from China pay compound UK duty. Snack VAT, acrylamide and cereal checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing music boxes from ChinaMusic boxes, hand-crank movements, fairground organs and mechanical birds from China pay 0% UK duty. Tune licensing, toy rules and movement checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCarbonless and self-copy paper from ChinaCarbonless (NCR) self-copy paper, carbon and transfer papers and jumbo thermal paper rolls from China pay 0% UK duty. Coating checks and BPA limit explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedNickel tubes and pipe fittings from ChinaPure nickel and nickel alloy tubes, pipes and pipe fittings from China pay 0% UK duty. Grades, pressure equipment rules and material testing explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPig bristles and brush hair from ChinaBoiled pig bristles, hog hair and badger and other brush-making hair from China pay 0% UK duty. Animal by-product rules, grading and fur controls explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing textile wallcoverings from ChinaGrasscloth-style, linen, silk, felt and nonwoven textile wallcoverings from China pay 0% UK duty. Fire classification, EN 15102 and roll checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing handkerchiefs from ChinaCotton, silk and other textile handkerchiefs from China pay 10% UK duty. Fibre labels, print quality and hem checks for gift and promotional ranges explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing lace and tulle from ChinaMechanically made lace, handmade lace and tulle net from China pay 6% or 8% UK duty. Knitted lace classification, fibre labels and dye checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing maps and globes from ChinaPrinted maps, atlases, wall charts and globes from China pay 0% UK duty. Maps are zero-rated for VAT but globes are not. Print and safety checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing nickel sheet and strip from ChinaPure nickel and nickel alloy plate, sheet, strip and foil from China pay 0% UK duty. Battery tab strip, alloy grades and plated-steel substitution explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing textile finishing agents from ChinaTextile softeners, finishing agents, dye carriers and paper and leather auxiliaries from China pay 6% or 8% UK duty. Chemical rules and lab checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAluminium powder and flakes from ChinaAtomised aluminium powder and aluminium flake from China pay 0% UK duty. Explosives precursor reporting, dangerous goods and particle size explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAntifreeze and de-icing fluids from ChinaAntifreeze, engine coolant, screenwash and de-icing fluids from China pay 0% UK duty. The methanol screenwash ban, CLP labels and coolant tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedThinners and paint strippers from ChinaPaint thinners, composite solvents and paint and varnish removers from China pay 0% UK duty. CLP labels, the dichloromethane ban and flash point explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWooden tool and broom handles from ChinaWooden tool handles, broom and brush handles and bodies, and shoe lasts and trees from China pay 0% UK duty. Grain, moisture and CITES checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing mica sheet and mica tape from ChinaMica sheet, mica paper, mica tape and cut mica parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Insulation grades, dielectric tests and heater uses explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing brass and copper rod from ChinaBrass rod, copper bar, busbar and copper alloy profiles from China pay 0% UK duty. Alloy grades, lead content and machinability checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTime clocks and time recorders from ChinaClocking-in machines, time recorders, parking timers and process timers from China pay 4% UK duty. Classification, electrical safety and data rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cork sheets and stoppers from ChinaAgglomerated cork sheets, rolls, tiles, stoppers, gaskets and coasters from China pay 0% UK duty. Food contact, TCA taint and density checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing greases and cutting fluids from ChinaLubricating greases, cutting fluids, release agents and textile oils from China pay 4% or 6% UK duty. CLP labels, COSHH and grease tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing anchors and grapnels from ChinaBoat and ship anchors, grapnels and anchor parts of iron or steel from China pay 0% UK duty. Class certificates, galvanising and proof tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing paper tubes and cores from ChinaPaper cores, tubes, bobbins, spools and cones from China pay 0% UK duty. Crush strength, dimensional checks and the UK Timber Regulations explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing sealants and caulks from ChinaSilicone, acrylic, polyurethane and hybrid sealants, caulks and fillers from China pay 4% UK duty. BS EN 15651 marking, CLP labels and cure tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aluminium tubes and pipes from ChinaAluminium tubes and pipes from China pay 6% UK duty, and seamless tubes up to 14 kg/m carry anti-dumping duty of up to 35.1%. Exemptions and tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRubber and self-inking stamps from ChinaSelf-inking, date, numbering and rubber stamps and hand printing sets from China pay 0% UK duty. Ink, safety, CITES and impression checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing friction materials from ChinaBrake linings, pads and friction material from China pay 0% UK duty. The asbestos ban, ECE Regulation 90 approval and friction tests explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing embroidered patches from ChinaCustom embroidered patches, badges and motifs from China pay 4%, 6% or 8% UK duty, set by value per kg. Colour fastness, backing and logo rights explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing CNC machining centres from ChinaVertical and horizontal CNC machining centres and transfer machines from China pay 2% UK duty. Machinery safety, acceptance tests and run-offs explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing air guns and truncheons from ChinaAir rifles, air pistols, spring and gas guns and truncheons from China pay 2% UK duty. Firearms licensing, power limits and prohibited weapons explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hormones and steroids from ChinaCorticosteroids, insulin, progestogens, oestrogens and prostaglandins as active substances from China pay 0% UK duty. MHRA and controlled drug rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing animal by-products from ChinaHorsehair, fish waste and hide parings: UK duty, treatment documents and practical checks before buying animal by-products from China.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing natural sausage casings from ChinaNatural hog, sheep and beef casings and other animal guts, bladders and stomachs from China pay 0% UK duty. Animal-origin import rules and grading explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bulk medicaments from ChinaBulk medicament mixtures not in measured doses, such as antibiotic and insulin blends, from China pay 0% UK duty. MHRA licences and precursors explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing fish oil from ChinaRefined fish body oil, fish-liver oil and fish oil fractions from China: 0% UK duty on bulk oil, 10% on solid fractions. Dioxin limits and animal-origin rules.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedChocolate and cocoa products from ChinaChocolate bars, filled chocolate, couverture, coatings and sweetened cocoa powder from China: 8% UK duty on most lines, cocoa powder 8% plus sugar duty.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGold powder, wire and sheet from ChinaGold powder, unwrought gold, gold wire, bonding wire, sheet and strip from China pay 0% UK duty. Investment gold VAT exemption and responsible sourcing.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTBBPA and halogenated phenols from ChinaTBBPA flame retardant, bisphenol AF, chlorophenols, fluorophenols and nitrophenols from China: 4% UK duty with 0% suspensions. POPs and REACH explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing sulphonamides from ChinaSulphonamide APIs, sulfonylurea herbicides, toluenesulphonamides and OBSH from China: 6% UK duty, many 0% suspensions, 0% for listed pharmaceuticals.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing plastic scrap from ChinaPE, PP, PET, PVC and polystyrene scrap, regrind and offcuts from China pay 0% UK duty. Waste shipment rules and food-contact recycled plastic explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing baijiu and spirits from ChinaBaijiu, liqueurs and other spirits from China: 0% UK customs duty on most lines, but Alcohol Duty of £33.99 per litre of pure alcohol above 22% ABV.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing beer from ChinaLager and other malt beer from China: 0% UK customs duty, but Alcohol Duty per litre of pure alcohol from £9.96 to £22.58 at normal strengths. Labels explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bauxite and aluminium ores from ChinaBauxite, calcined bauxite and other aluminium ores and concentrates from China pay 0% UK duty. Grades, REACH ore exemption and inspection explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing nickel scrap from ChinaUnalloyed nickel scrap and nickel alloy scrap from China pay 0% UK duty. Waste shipment rules, assay, alloy sorting and radiation screening explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing soya beans from ChinaFood-grade and non-GM soya beans and soya seed from China pay 0% UK duty. GM authorisation, traceability, pesticide residues and zero-rated VAT explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing borane reducing agents from ChinaSodium triacetoxyborohydride, dimethylamine borane and other organic compounds of heading 2942 from China pay 0% UK duty. REACH, CLP and water-reactivity.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing furskins and fur articles from ChinaTanned mink, fox, rabbit and lamb furskins, fur trims and fur garments from China: 0% or 2% UK duty. Seal and cat and dog fur bans, CITES and labels.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing chromium oxides from ChinaGreen chromium(III) oxide, chromium trioxide, chromium dioxide and chromic acid from China: 0% UK duty. REACH authorisation for chromium(VI) explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedOximes and hydrazine derivatives from ChinaButanone oxime (MEKO), acetone oxime, hydroxylamine derivatives and hydrazine-based agrochemical actives from China: 6% UK duty, many 0% suspensions.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedNitrides, hydrides and silicides from ChinaBoron, silicon and aluminium nitride powders, cubic boron nitride, silane, sodium azide, calcium silicon and borides from China: 4% UK duty, some 0% lines.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRebar and hot-rolled steel bars from ChinaRebar, ribbed and plain hot-rolled bars and forged bars from China: 0% UK duty, 50% steel duty outside quota, 22.5% anti-dumping on high fatigue rebar.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing isocyanates, TDI and MDI from ChinaTDI, pure MDI, HDI, XDI and other isocyanates from China: 6% UK duty, TDI suspended to 0%. Sensitiser classification, COSHH and transport explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bright steel bars from ChinaCold-drawn bright bars, free-cutting steel bars and other non-alloy steel bars from China: 0% UK duty, but 50% steel duty outside quota on every line.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStainless steel bars and rods from ChinaStainless round bar, bright bar, hot-rolled and forged bars and stainless angles from China: 0% UK duty, 50% steel duty outside quota on most lines.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCarbonate and phosphite esters from ChinaDimethyl, ethylene, vinylene and diethyl carbonate, phosphite antioxidants and borates from China: 6% UK duty, with 0% suspensions on many lines.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAlloy steel and welding wire from ChinaSilicon-manganese MIG welding wire, high-speed steel wire and bearing steel wire from China pay 0% UK duty, with no steel measure or anti-dumping.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing steel beams and sections from ChinaHot-rolled I, H, U, L and T sections and cold-formed purlins from China: 0% UK duty, but 50% steel duty outside quota on hot-rolled lines. CPR marking.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cobalt metal and powders from ChinaCobalt metal, powders, intermediate products, scrap and cobalt articles from China pay 0% UK duty. CLP classification, scrap shipment rules and assays.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing rails and track fittings from ChinaRails, crane rails, switch blades, crossings, fish-plates, sleepers and rail clips from China: 0% UK duty, 50% steel duty on new rails outside quota.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLithium hydroxide and metal oxides from ChinaLithium hydroxide, zirconia, copper, nickel, antimony, tungsten and molybdenum oxides from China: 0% to 4% UK duty, 0% suspensions, REACH and CLP.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing frozen chips and sweetcorn from ChinaCompare Chinese chip and sweetcorn processors, classify the recipe correctly, test cooked samples and calculate UK duty and zero-rated import VAT.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing candied fruit and ginger from ChinaCrystallised ginger, glacé cherries, candied peel and sugar-preserved fruit from China: 0% to 20% plus £20 per 100 kg UK duty, sulphite and colour labelling.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing frozen fruit and berries from ChinaFrozen strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches and mixed fruit from China: 12% to 20% UK duty, 0% suspensions, quick-frozen and contaminant rules.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLED backlights and electrical parts from ChinaLED backlight modules for LCDs, memory modules, EMI filters, contact image sensors and other electrical parts from China pay 0% UK duty. RoHS and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCine cameras and film projectors from ChinaCinematographic cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, photographic enlargers and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Specs, lamps and inspection.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTraffic signals and signalling from ChinaLED traffic lights, crossing controllers, parking guidance signs, railway signalling and track fittings from China pay 0% UK duty. TSRGD and BS EN 12368.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing tin ingots and solder wire from ChinaUnwrought tin and tin alloy ingots, solder bars, solder wire and tin rods from China pay 0% UK duty. Lead-free alloys, ISO 9453, RoHS and flux checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBoiler economisers and auxiliaries from ChinaBoiler economisers, superheaters, soot removers, gas recoverers, steam condensers and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Pressure equipment and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing steel sheet piling from ChinaHot-rolled and cold-formed steel sheet piles and welded sections from China pay 0% UK duty, with no steel measure. BS EN 10248, 10249 and checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTruck cranes and pump trucks from ChinaTruck cranes, concrete mixer lorries, pump trucks, fire engines, drilling rigs and other special purpose vehicles from China pay 0% UK duty. Approval and LOLER.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing projection screens from ChinaMotorised, manual, tensioned and fixed-frame projection screens and photographic laboratory equipment from China pay 0% UK duty. Gain, fabric and electrics.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedFloating pontoons and liferafts from ChinaModular plastic and concrete pontoons, floating docks, landing stages, buoys and inflatable liferafts from China pay 0% UK duty. Marine rules, design and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing stainless steel wire from ChinaStainless steel wire, spring wire, 304 and 316 grades and FeCrAl resistance wire from China pay 0% UK duty, with no steel measure. Grades and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing pewter and tin articles from ChinaPewter tankards, tableware and gifts, tin sheet over 0.2 mm, tin anodes and other articles of tin from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 611-1, lead and food contact.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStone and tile cutting machines from ChinaBridge saws, tile saws, stone polishers, glass edging and grinding machines and other stone-working machines from China pay 2% UK duty. Dust, safety and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedOriginal prints and sculpture from ChinaOriginal engravings, prints, lithographs and sculpture from China pay 0% UK duty, and qualifying works of art 5% import VAT. What counts as original.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing nickel bars, wire and mesh from ChinaPure nickel and nickel alloy bars, rods and wire, nickel mesh, anodes and other nickel articles from China pay 0% or 2% UK duty. Certificates and PMI tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCarbide inserts and tool tips from ChinaIndexable carbide and cermet inserts, brazed tips, plates and sticks for cutting tools from China pay 0% UK duty. ISO 1832, ISO 513 grades, coatings and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aluminium gas cylinders from ChinaAluminium cylinders for CO2, diving, medical oxygen and other gases from China pay 6% UK duty, with two listed suspensions. ISO 7866 and approval.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCopper foil and clad laminate from ChinaElectrodeposited and rolled copper foil and copper-clad laminates for PCBs and batteries from China pay 0% UK duty. IPC-4562, IPC-4101 and foil tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCopper and brass sheet and strip from ChinaCopper, brass, bronze and cupro-nickel plate, sheet and strip over 0.15 mm from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 1652, alloy designations, temper and tolerances.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedDuctile iron and cast iron pipes from ChinaDuctile iron water and sewer pipes and cast iron soil pipes from China pay 0% UK duty, with no steel measure. BS EN 545, BS EN 598, BS EN 877 and Regulation 31.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bare stranded copper wire from ChinaBare stranded copper conductor, earth and bonding wire, flexible braids and lightning conductors from China pay 0% UK duty. Cross-section, resistance and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing copper tubes and pipes from ChinaPlumbing copper tube, ACR tube in level wound coils, brass tube and cupro-nickel tube from China pay 4% UK duty. BS EN 1057, BS EN 12735 and wall checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTurntable cartridges and parts from ChinaPhono cartridges, styli, tonearms and other parts for turntables and sound or video recording and reproducing apparatus from China pay 0% UK duty.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedHuman hair bundles for wig making from ChinaDressed, bleached or otherwise worked human hair, and animal hair and textiles prepared for wig making, from China pay 0% UK duty. Grades, origin, tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedInstrument strings and accessories from ChinaGuitar and violin strings, piano parts, guitar and violin parts, metronomes, tuning forks and music box mechanisms from China pay 2% or 0% UK duty.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedVacuum tubes and magnetrons from ChinaAudio amplifier valves, magnetrons, photomultipliers, cathode-ray tubes and other thermionic tubes from China pay 0% UK duty. Matching, burn-in and RoHS.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRespirators and breathing apparatus from ChinaFull-face and half-mask respirators, gas masks, powered respirators and breathing apparatus from China pay 0% UK duty. Category III PPE and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTow tractors and platform trucks from ChinaElectric tow tractors, tuggers, platform trucks and airport and station works trucks from China pay 0% UK duty. Machinery rules, batteries, brakes and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAmusement and fairground rides from ChinaCarousels, roller coasters, dodgems, motion simulators, water rides and fairground amusements from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 13814, ADIPS and inspection.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing empty gelatin capsules from ChinaEmpty hard gelatin capsules and other worked gelatin, carved and moulded articles of wax, resin or mineral carving material from China pay 0% UK duty.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBrass and woodwind instruments from ChinaTrumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes, clarinets, accordions and harmonicas from China pay 2% UK duty. Playing tests, finish, pads and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing umbrella frames and parts from ChinaUmbrella frames, ribs, shafts, handles, runners and tips from China pay 0% UK duty. Rib materials, auto-open mechanisms, PAH limits and wind testing.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing insulating fittings from ChinaCeramic and plastic insulating fittings, stand-offs, bushes, spacers and mica parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Tracking, glow-wire and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGraphite electrodes and brushes from ChinaGraphite electrodes for arc furnaces, nipples, carbon brushes for motors and carbon heating elements from China pay 0% UK duty. Grades, IEC 60239 and tests.4 min read

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