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Aisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing alloy steel wire rod from ChinaUK duty and anti-dumping on alloy steel wire rod from China, with checks for chemistry, coil dimensions, surface defects and mill records.3 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing alloy steel sheet from ChinaUK duty and trade remedies for alloy steel sheet and coil from China, with checks for mill chemistry, coating, dimensions and input origin.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aldehyde derivatives from ChinaBuying nitro- and halobenzaldehydes for UK use: Chinese production locations, batch acceptance, water testing, tariff codes and chemical duties.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing albumins from ChinaUK buying guide to egg albumin, milk albumin and derivatives from China: duty, veterinary controls, import restrictions and batch checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing Forklift Trucks from ChinaCompare electric, diesel and LPG forklifts from China: UK duty, battery and charger checks, factory verification, inspection and payment terms.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedNarrow coated steel strip from ChinaGalvanised, tinned, painted and clad steel strip under 600 mm wide from China: 50% steel duty outside quota, and anti-dumping up to 49.98% by line.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing electric forklifts from ChinaUK duty and sourcing checks for electric forklifts from China, covering mast capacity, battery and charger matching, documents and inspection.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAlloy and electrical steel strip from ChinaSpecify magnetic performance or heat-treatment condition, trace the original coil, inspect slit edges and calculate UK duty and VAT.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCommercial ice makers and ice machines from ChinaCommercial ice machines from China for cafés, bars and restaurants: 0% UK duty, the F-gas refrigerant checks, food contact, water fittings, and the deposit.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPizza ovens from China: gas, wood and electricGas, wood-fired and electric pizza ovens from China: 0% or 2% UK duty, gas certification for the exact model, food-contact stones and a fired sample.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bismuth from ChinaBismuth ingots, needles, powder and articles from China pay 0% UK duty. Purity, lead and silver limits, form and packing checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing biodiesel from China: anti-dumping dutyBiodiesel and FAME from China pay 6.5% UK duty plus anti-dumping duty, 54.64% for most exporters. Named exporter rates, SAF exclusion and specification.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bamboo and recycled pulp from ChinaBamboo pulp, recovered-paper pulp, cotton linters pulp and other non-wood pulps from China pay 0% UK duty. Fibre source, brightness and bale checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing azo initiators and azo compounds from ChinaAzo initiators such as AIBN and other azo compounds from China pay 0% UK duty. Self-reactive dangerous goods, temperature control and CLP.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing antimony ingots from ChinaAntimony ingots, powder and articles from China pay 0% UK duty. Purity grade, arsenic and lead limits, CLP labels and supply checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing ammonia and ammonia solution from ChinaAnhydrous ammonia and ammonia solution from China pay 4% UK duty, with a suspension for anhydrous ammonia, and are in scope of UK CBAM.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aluminium tanks and vats from ChinaAluminium tanks, vats and reservoirs over 300 litres from China pay 6% UK duty and are in scope of UK CBAM. Welding, alloy and food contact.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aluminium scrap from ChinaBuy aluminium scrap by recoverable metal yield, not gross weight. Check waste status, alloy segregation, moisture and UK import documents before loading.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing aluminium ingots and billets from ChinaUnwrought aluminium from China pays 2% or 6% UK duty, with suspensions for ingots and billets, and is in scope of UK CBAM from 2027.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing acetals from ChinaAcetals such as methylal and aroma acetals from China pay 0% UK duty. UK REACH, GB CLP flammability labels, purity and drum packing.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedImporting collectable stamps and covers from ChinaUsed and collectable postage stamps, first-day covers and postal stationery from China pay 0% UK duty. Import VAT on collectors' pieces and authenticity.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedImporting antiques from China to the UKAntiques over 100 years old from China pay 0% UK duty, and import VAT is charged on 25% of the value, an effective 5%. CITES, ivory and provenance.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAsbestos products from China: the UK banAsbestos fibres, mixtures and articles have UK tariff lines, but placing them on the GB market is prohibited. How asbestos gets into imports and how to test.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing sewing thread from ChinaSewing thread from China pays 4% UK duty if made of synthetic or artificial filament and 0% if spun from staple fibre or cotton. Ticket, tex and colour checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSolar panels from ChinaSolar panels, PV cells and panels with built-in inverters from China pay 0% UK duty. Electrical safety, WEEE, MCS for the Smart Export Guarantee, and checks.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLithium batteries and battery packs from ChinaLithium-ion cells, battery packs and home storage batteries from China pay 2% UK duty. Battery marking, producer registration, dangerous goods shipping.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCustom plastic parts and articles from ChinaCustom plastic parts, clips, housings and articles from China: 6% UK duty under heading 3926, and why parts made for a machine are often classed elsewhere.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedElectric heaters and water heaters from ChinaPanel, fan, oil-filled and storage heaters, electric water heaters and heating elements from China pay 2% UK duty. Ecodesign, labels and safety checks.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMedical instruments and devices from ChinaSyringes, catheters, dental and surgical instruments, monitors and ECGs from China pay 0% UK duty. The UK Responsible Person, MHRA registration and checks.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCommercial fridges and display freezers from ChinaDisplay fridges, bottle coolers, chest and upright freezers and chillers from China pay 0% UK duty. The HFC ban, energy labels, F-gas declarations and checks.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSteel structures and fabrications from ChinaSteel frames, platforms, towers, scaffolding and insulated panels from China pay 0% UK duty with no steel measure, but fall in UK CBAM from 2027.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWater filters and air purifiers from ChinaWater filters, reverse osmosis units, air purifiers and industrial filters from China pay 0% UK duty. Water fittings rules, safety and performance claims.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedControl panels and distribution boards from ChinaControl panels, distribution boards, consumer units and PLCs from China pay 2% UK duty. Safety and EMC rules, F-gas declarations and panel checks.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCircuit breakers, switches and connectors from ChinaCircuit breakers, fuses, relays, switches, sockets and connectors from China: 0% or 2% UK duty, the plug and socket rules, and the checks against counterfeits.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPower supplies, transformers and inverters from ChinaTransformers, power supplies, chargers and inverters from China pay 0% UK duty. The safety, EMC and efficiency rules, and the tests to run before you pay.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedElectrical cable and wire harnesses from ChinaCable, cable assemblies and custom wire harnesses from China: 0% or 2% UK duty, no anti-dumping duty, the safety rules, and the checks that catch fake copper.6 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPrivate-label Tyvek and coated-fabric bags from ChinaOwn-brand Tyvek and coated technical-fabric bags from China: proving the material is genuine, golden samples, checking the named factory, and 2% or 8% duty.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing air compressors from ChinaAir compressors from China pay 2% UK duty, with no anti-dumping duty. Classification, machinery and pressure vessel rules, noise marking and inspection.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBuying furniture from China for a shop in IrelandIreland revoked its furniture fire-label order in July 2026. What an Irish shop importing Chinese furniture now owes under EU product safety law.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing microbiological culture media from ChinaDehydrated and prepared culture media from China pay 0% UK duty. When media are IVD devices, animal-derived ingredients, lot testing and shelf life.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing matches and branded matchboxes from ChinaMatches from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety matches are UN 1944 dangerous goods, so shipping, printed boxes and striker checks decide the order.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hessian and jute fabric from ChinaHessian and other jute fabric from China pay 0% UK duty on all four lines of heading 5310. Weight per square metre, batching oil, labels and roll checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing ceramic decals and transfers from ChinaCeramic and glass decals and waterslide transfers from China pay 0% UK duty. Firing, lead and cadmium limits for decorated mugs, and colour checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing brake fluid from ChinaBrake fluid from China pays 0% UK duty. DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5 and 5.1 grades, ISO 4925 classes, moisture, sealing and labelling for own-label fluid.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing barbed wire from ChinaGalvanised barbed wire from China pays 0% UK duty on 7313 00 00 00, with no steel measure from October 2026. Zinc coating, gauge, barbs and reel checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing barbecue charcoal and briquettes from ChinaLumpwood, briquette, bamboo and coconut shell charcoal from China pay 0% UK duty. The UN 1361 self-heating question, timber rules and bag checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing apple juice concentrate from ChinaCompare Chinese apple concentrate by reconstitution, patulin and spoilage tests, with named processing locations and a worked UK duty calculation.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing fresh mushrooms and enoki from ChinaFresh mushrooms from China pay 2% to 12% UK duty by species. Enoki face Listeria certificates and border checks under Regulation 2019/1793.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing raw peanuts and groundnuts from ChinaRaw peanuts from China pay 0% UK duty but face CHED-D border checks for aflatoxins under Regulation 2019/1793. VAT, testing and grading explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing branded and embroidered workwear from ChinaBranded workwear from China pays 12% UK duty; scrubs can enter at 0%. Embroidery, hi-vis as PPE, fibre labels and size checks for uniform orders.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cement from ChinaCement and clinker from China pay 0% UK duty, but fall in scope of UK CBAM from 1 January 2027. Standards, performance and bag checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hoodies and sweatshirts from ChinaCotton and polyester hoodies and sweatshirts from China pay 12% UK duty under 6110. Fibre labels, children's cords, fabric weight and per-colour minimums.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing CNC routers from ChinaCNC routers for wood and plastics from China pay 2% UK duty on all 12 lines of heading 8465. Classification, machinery safety, inspection and commissioning.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStar anise, cumin and fennel seeds from ChinaStar anise, cumin, coriander, fennel and caraway seeds and juniper berries from China pay 0% UK duty. Adulteration, moisture and cleanliness checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCalcium hypochlorite pool chlorine from ChinaCalcium hypochlorite granules and tablets for pools and other hypochlorites from China pay 0% or 4% UK duty. The suspension and biocide rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRice vinegar and black vinegar from ChinaChinese rice vinegar and black vinegar pay a specific UK duty per hectolitre, set by container size. Rates, labelling and bottle checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing refined lead ingots from ChinaRefined lead, lead alloys and bullion lead ingots from China pay 0% UK duty. Purity, antimony and calcium alloys, and lead handling rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing stainless steel wire rod from ChinaStainless steel wire rod from China is inside the UK steel measure: 0% in quota, 50% outside it from 1 October 2026. Grade and coil checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing petroleum coke and bitumen from ChinaGreen and calcined petroleum coke and petroleum bitumen from China pay 0% UK duty. Sulphur, ash, density and moisture checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSignal glass and lamp lenses from ChinaGlass signal lenses, lamp covers and unworked optical glass elements from China pay 0% UK duty. Colour, transmission and impact checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSteel shot, grit and iron powder from ChinaSteel shot and grit for blasting, and iron and alloy steel powders from China pay 0% UK duty. Size grading, hardness and purity checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPolyester-cotton twill and canvas from ChinaPolyester-cotton woven fabrics over 170 g/m², such as workwear twill and canvas, from China pay 8% UK duty. Blend, weight and azo checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing mica and mica powder from ChinaCrude and split mica, mica powder and mica waste from China pay 0% UK duty. Grade, particle size, supply chain due diligence and dust checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bitumen roofing membranes from ChinaBitumen roofing membranes, felts and waterproofing rolls from China pay 0% UK duty. Declaration of performance, UK marking and roll checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing polycotton woven fabrics from ChinaLight polycotton woven fabrics under 85% cotton, up to 200 g/m², from China pay 0% UK duty. Blend, shrinkage and azo dye checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing electron microscopes from ChinaScanning and transmission electron microscopes and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Radiation notification, installation and service explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing copper powder and flakes from ChinaElectrolytic, atomised and flake copper powders from China pay 0% UK duty. Particle size, oxygen content, REACH and dust handling explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAluminium wire and conductors from ChinaAluminium and alloy wire, copper-clad aluminium wire and bare stranded aluminium conductors from China pay 0% UK duty. Conductor, CCA and drum checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing acoustic pianos from ChinaNew and used upright pianos, grand pianos and harpsichords from China pay 0% UK duty. Ivory, CITES timber, climate packing and pre-delivery checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing barytes and barite powder from ChinaNatural barytes (barite) lump and powder and witherite from China pay 0% UK duty. Drilling-grade density, fineness and whiteness checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing gum rosin and ester gums from ChinaGum rosin, resin acids, rosin salts, ester gums and rosin oils from China pay 0% UK duty. Grade, softening point, acid value and sensitiser labelling explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing magnesium hydroxide from ChinaMagnesium hydroxide and barium and strontium hydroxides from China pay 0% UK duty. Flame retardant grades, REACH and purity checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedDiamond powder and gemstone dust from ChinaSynthetic and natural diamond powder, micron powder and other precious stone dust from China pay 0% UK duty. Grit size, strength and purity checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLab-grown and synthetic gemstones from ChinaLab-grown diamonds, cubic zirconia, synthetic sapphire and moissanite from China pay 0% UK duty. Grading, disclosure and rough diamond rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedAmino, phenolic and PU resins from ChinaUrea, melamine and phenolic resins, polymeric MDI and polyurethanes from China pay 0% to 6% UK duty. The MDI suspension, formaldehyde and REACH explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGlucose, maltodextrin and sugars from ChinaGlucose syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, lactose and fructose from China pay specific UK duties per 100 kg. Rates, the agave suspension and grade checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing refrigerant gas blends from ChinaR410A, R407C, R404A, R448A and other refrigerant blends from China pay 6% UK duty. HFC quota, refillable cylinders, the refill ban and ozone rules explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing preserved moss and foliage from ChinaPreserved moss, dried grasses, foliage and branches for decoration from China pay 0% UK duty. Plant health, colour fastness and moisture checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing caffeine and alkaloids from ChinaCaffeine, quinine salts, nicotine and other alkaloids from China pay 0% UK duty. Caffeine labelling, precursor and controlled drug licences explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bottled water and ice from ChinaMineral, spring and drinking water and ice from China pay 0% UK duty. Mineral water recognition, labelling, VAT and plastic packaging tax explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing metallic thread fabrics from ChinaWoven fabrics of metal thread and metallised yarn from China, for apparel and furnishing, pay 0% UK duty. Fibre labelling and tarnish checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing borax and borates from ChinaBorax, zinc borate, sodium perborate and other borates from China pay 0% UK duty. Hazard labelling, toy boron limits and assay checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing talc and steatite from ChinaTalc powder and steatite blocks from China pay 0% UK duty. Asbestos testing, the cosmetic talc warning, whiteness and particle size explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedXylose, trehalose and pure sugars from ChinaD-xylose, trehalose, rhamnose, mannose and other chemically pure sugars from China pay 6% UK duty, with xylose and trehalose suspended to 0%.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGarnet, pumice and other abrasives from ChinaGarnet sand for waterjet and blasting, emery, natural corundum and pumice stone from China pay 0% UK duty. Grading, dust and contamination checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing natural graphite from ChinaNatural flake and amorphous graphite in powder, flakes or lumps from China pays 0% UK duty. Carbon content, flake size and impurity checks explained.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLarge-diameter welded steel pipe from ChinaWelded line pipe, casing and other steel pipe over 406.4 mm from China are under the UK steel measure: 0% within the quota and 50% once it is used up.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing fluorides and cryolite from ChinaAluminium fluoride, sodium fluoride, synthetic cryolite, lithium hexafluorophosphate and other fluorine salts from China pay 0% UK duty. Purity checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing linen fabric from ChinaPure linen and linen-blend woven fabrics from China pay 8% UK duty. Flax content, shrinkage, slubs and fibre labelling checks for apparel and homeware.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing soya-bean oil from ChinaCrude and refined soya-bean oil from China pays 6% or 8% UK duty for food use and 2% or 4% for technical uses, with crude technical oil suspended to 0%.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBeeswax and vegetable waxes from ChinaRaw and refined beeswax, insect waxes and vegetable waxes from China pay 0% UK duty. Adulteration, colour and melting point checks for candle and cosmetic use.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing nylon polyamide chips from ChinaPA6, PA66 and other nylon polyamide chips and compounds in primary forms from China pay 6% UK duty. Relative viscosity, moisture and grade checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCotton linters and plant products from ChinaBuy cotton linters by measured batch quality, not cut labels alone. Chinese production locations, UK duty, VAT and plant-health checks explained.5 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedZeolites and lithium iron phosphate from ChinaSynthetic zeolites, aluminosilicates, lithium iron phosphate cathode powder and other inorganic salts from China pay 0% UK duty. Grade and purity checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing viscose staple fibre from ChinaViscose, modal and lyocell staple fibre from China, not carded or combed, pays 0% UK duty. Denier, cut length, whiteness and fibre labelling explained.4 min readAisles 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 read

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