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Aisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedIndustrial furnaces and ovens from ChinaFuel-fired industrial furnaces, heat-treatment furnaces, bakery tunnel ovens, ceramic kilns and incinerators from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing industrial burners from ChinaGas, oil and dual-fuel furnace burners, monobloc burners, mechanical stokers and burner parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Gas appliance rules and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPrinting plates and platemaking kit from ChinaOffset CTP plates, flexo plates, gravure cylinders, plate setters, processors and platemaking equipment from China pay 0% UK duty. Laser safety and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing vending machines from ChinaSnack, drink and hot drinks vending machines, smart fridges and change machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Electrical safety, payments and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedTextile machinery parts and needles from ChinaKnitting machine needles and sinkers, loom reeds and healds, card clothing, spinning rings and travellers, dobbies and jacquards from China pay 0% UK duty.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSpinning and yarn winding machines from ChinaCarding, combing, drawing and roving frames, spinning frames, twisting machines and cone winders from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, trials and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLeather and shoe-making machines from ChinaTannery machines, leather splitting and skiving machines, shoe lasting, sole pressing and cementing machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedDie-casting and foundry equipment from ChinaHot and cold chamber die-casting machines, low-pressure casters, ladles, ingot moulds and converters from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, trials and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedNonwoven and felt machinery from ChinaNeedle-punch, spunlace, spunbond and meltblown nonwoven lines, felting machines and hat-making blocks from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, trials and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing weaving looms from ChinaAir-jet, water-jet and rapier looms, narrow fabric and label looms and shuttle looms from China pay 0% UK duty. Machinery safety, trials and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedKnitting and embroidery machines from ChinaCircular and flat knitting machines, warp knitters, computerised embroidery machines and braiding machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGrain cleaning and milling machines from ChinaSeed and grain cleaners, graders, colour sorters, roller mills, sifters and flour milling lines from China pay 0% UK duty. Dust explosion rules and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedFruit presses and crushers from ChinaWine, cider and juice presses, fruit crushers and mills, destemmers and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Food-contact steel, hygiene and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMilking and dairy equipment from ChinaMilking machines and parlours, portable milkers, milk separators, pasteurisers, butter churns and cheese vats from China pay 0% UK duty. Hygiene and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPulp and paper-making machines from ChinaPulping equipment, tissue and paper machines, board machines, finishing machinery and their parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, acceptance and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPaper bag and box-making machines from ChinaPaper bag machines, carton and box makers, guillotines, slitter rewinders and pulp moulding machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, trials and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing bookbinding machines from ChinaPerfect binders, book-sewing machines, saddle stitchers, folders and collators from China pay 0% UK duty. Machinery safety, set-up and a worked duty example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPencil sharpeners and paper knives from ChinaPencil sharpeners, letter openers, paper knives, replacement blades and kitchen cleavers from China pay 2% UK duty. Blade tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing glass-making machines from ChinaGlass bottle forming machines, glassware presses, tube and fibre drawing machines and lamp assembly machines from China pay 0% UK duty. A worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing ceramic plant pots from ChinaGlazed and unglazed ceramic plant pots, planters and garden pots of porcelain, stoneware or terracotta from China pay 0% UK duty. Frost, glaze and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGas welding torches and blowlamps from ChinaOxy-fuel welding and cutting torches, brazing torches, butane blowlamps, regulators and flashback arrestor kits from China pay 2% UK duty. Tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCeramic ornaments and figurines from ChinaPorcelain and stoneware figurines, ceramic ornaments and seasonal decorations from China pay 6% UK duty, common pottery 2%. Tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBrushes, brooms and paint rollers from ChinaPaint brushes and rollers, brooms, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, make-up brushes and machine brushes from China pay 2% UK duty. Bristle tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWire and thread-rolling machines from ChinaWire drawing machines, drawbenches, thread-rolling machines, spring coilers and wire-forming machines from China pay 2% UK duty. Safety, set-up and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCeramic and porcelain tiles from ChinaPorcelain and ceramic floor and wall tiles and mosaics from China pay 4% UK duty plus anti-dumping duty of up to 69.70%, with large-format tiles excluded.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWelding electrodes and cored wire from ChinaStick electrodes, flux-cored wire, brazing rods and hardfacing wire from China pay 0% UK duty. Classification standards, moisture control and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMetal sawing and gear machines from ChinaMetal band saws, circular cold saws, gear hobbing, broaching and slotting machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, accuracy tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing sewing needles and pins from ChinaHand sewing and embroidery needles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, safety pins and dressmaking pins of steel from China pay 2% UK duty. Tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing grinding machines from ChinaSurface, cylindrical and centreless grinders, tool and cutter grinders and honing machines from China pay 0% UK duty. Safety, wheel guards and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cranes from ChinaOverhead, gantry, tower, jib, mobile and lorry loader cranes from China pay 0% UK duty. Machinery and lifting rules, load tests and a worked duty example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRing binder mechanisms from ChinaRing binder and lever arch mechanisms, staples in strips and other file fittings from China pay 2% UK duty with no anti-dumping duty. Tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGlass blocks and glass mosaic from ChinaGlass blocks and bricks, glass pavers, glass mosaic tiles and leaded lights from China pay 0% UK duty. Standards, fire claims, breakage and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedDrilling and milling machines from ChinaPillar and radial drills, knee-type mills, boring mills and tapping machines from China pay 0% or 2% UK duty. Machinery safety, accuracy tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing clay roof tiles from ChinaClay plain and interlocking roof tiles, ridge tiles and fittings from China pay 0% UK duty. Frost resistance, BS EN 1304, fixing rules and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing double-glazed units from ChinaDouble and triple-glazed sealed units from China pay 0% UK duty. Construction product marking, edge seals, U-values, crate damage and a worked duty example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedMetal nameplates and sign plates from ChinaEtched and engraved metal nameplates, rating plates, house numbers and door signs from China pay 0% UK duty. Durability tests, adhesives and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLathes and CNC turning centres from ChinaCNC turning centres, CNC lathes, bench lathes and other metal lathes from China pay 2% UK duty. Machinery safety, accuracy tests, installation and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing gas cylinders from ChinaSeamless and welded steel gas cylinders, LPG bottles and pressure tanks from China pay 2% UK duty. Transportable pressure rules, hydraulic tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing sewing machines from ChinaHousehold and industrial sewing machines, overlockers, needles and parts from China pay 0% UK duty. Electrical safety, stitch tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing metal desk accessories from ChinaMetal paper trays, pen pots, desk organisers, magazine files and card-index boxes from China pay 2% UK duty. Coating tests, edges, packing and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGlass beads and imitation pearls from ChinaGlass beads, seed beads, imitation pearls, cut crystal-style beads and glass microspheres from China pay 0% UK duty. Lead and cadmium limits, toy kits, tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedHat bands, linings and peaks from ChinaHeadbands, sweatbands, linings, peaks, hat frames and chinstraps for hat makers from China pay 0% UK duty. Wash tests, skin-contact chemicals and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPickles and vegetables in vinegar from ChinaGherkins, pickled onions, mushrooms, peppers and other vegetables in vinegar from China pay 0% to 16% UK duty. Drained weight, acidity, labels and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCooked shrimp and shellfish from ChinaCooked peeled shrimp, crayfish tails, crab meat, clams and sea cucumbers from China pay 8% to 25% UK duty. Listeria limits, allergens and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing densified wood from ChinaDensified and laminated compressed wood blocks, plates and profiles from China pay 0% UK duty. Timber due diligence, electrical grades and density tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing oilcake and soybean meal from ChinaSoybean meal, rapeseed meal, cottonseed and sunflower cake and other oilcakes from China pay 0% UK duty. Feed rules, gossypol and aflatoxin limits, tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing frozen shrimp and crayfish from ChinaFrozen shrimp and prawns from China pay 12% UK duty, crayfish and crabs 6%. Approved plants, health certificates, glaze, sulphites and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBrined vegetables for processing from ChinaVegetables in brine or sulphur dioxide for further processing, such as cucumbers, mushrooms, capers and olives, pay 0% UK duty from China. Sulphites and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStevia, rutin and other glycosides from ChinaRebaudioside A, hesperidin, rutin and glycyrrhizin salts from China pay 0% to 6% UK duty, with Reb A and hesperidin suspended to 0%. Food rules and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedHexane and acyclic hydrocarbons from ChinaHexane, pentane, heptane, isooctane, butadiene and isoprene from China pay 0% UK duty. Flammable dangerous goods, food-grade extraction rules and purity tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedUrea and nitrogen fertilisers from ChinaUrea, ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate and UAN from China pay 6% or 6.5% UK duty, with some urea and UAN suspended to 0%. AN rules, tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing phosphate flame retardants from ChinaTCPP, TEP, BDP and other phosphate ester flame retardants and plasticisers from China pay 0% UK duty. Toy limits, restricted esters, tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedToluene, xylene and styrene from ChinaToluene, xylenes, styrene, benzene, cyclohexane and cumene from China pay 0% UK duty. Flammable dangerous goods, REACH limits, drug precursor rules and tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing acetonitrile and nitriles from ChinaAcetonitrile, acrylonitrile, dicyandiamide and other nitriles from China pay 6% UK duty; acetonitrile is 0% until 2028. Grades, hazards and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedEpichlorohydrin and epoxides from ChinaEpichlorohydrin, propylene oxide, glycidyl ethers and other epoxides from China pay 0% UK duty. Toxic dangerous goods, CMR limits, purity checks and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGlycol ethers and other ethers from ChinaGlycol ethers, diethylene glycol and other ethers from China mostly pay 4% UK duty; butyl glycol is 0% to end 2026. CMR limits, purity checks and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPhotographic and X-ray film from ChinaX-ray film, instant print film, printing plates and other flat photographic film from China pay 0% UK duty. Fogging, expiry, test shots and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSilicon and tungsten carbide from ChinaSilicon carbide grain, tungsten carbide powder, boron and calcium carbide from China pay 4% UK duty. Grit sizing, carbon checks, UN 1402 and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLecithin, choline and quats from ChinaLecithin from China pays 0% UK duty; choline chloride and quaternary ammonium salts 6%, with listed grades suspended to 0%. GM labels, feed use and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing natural colours and dyes from ChinaNatural colours from China, such as curcumin, anthocyanins, indigo and carmine, pay 0% UK duty. Food additive rules, border checks and lot tests.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCaustic soda and caustic potash from ChinaCaustic soda flakes, pearls and lye, caustic potash and sodium or potassium peroxides from China pay 4% UK duty. Purity, packing, UN numbers and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing viscose and rayon fabrics from ChinaViscose, rayon, modal and lyocell woven fabrics and their blends from China pay 8% UK duty. Shrinkage, seam slippage, fibre labels and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRubber and plastic additives from ChinaPrepared rubber accelerators, compound plasticisers, antioxidants and UV stabilisers from China pay 0% UK duty. Phthalate limits, lot testing and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing ion exchange resins from ChinaIon exchange resins from China for softening, deionisation, food and pharma pay 0% UK duty. Capacity and bead checks, drinking water rules and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing polyester-viscose fabrics from ChinaPolyester-viscose, poly-wool and other blended synthetic staple fabrics from China pay 8% UK duty. Blend testing, pilling, fastness and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing synthetic rubber from ChinaSBR, SBS, butadiene, butyl, chloroprene, nitrile and EPDM rubber and latex from China pay 0% UK duty. Mooney viscosity, volatiles checks and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing PVA and polyvinyl acetate from ChinaPolyvinyl alcohol from China is suspended to 0% UK duty until 2028; polyvinyl acetate and VAE dispersions pay 6%. Solids, viscosity checks and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing polypropylene granules from ChinaPolypropylene homopolymer, copolymer and compound granules from China pay 6% UK duty, with listed grades at 0%. MFR checks, food contact and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSpun polyester and acrylic fabrics from ChinaWoven fabrics of 85% or more polyester, acrylic or nylon staple fibre from China pay 8% UK duty. Awning canvas, fire tests, fastness checks and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedFilter cloth and technical textiles from ChinaFilter cloth, screen printing mesh, press felts and other technical textiles from China pay 4% to 6% UK duty. Permeability and mesh checks, and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing warp-knit fabrics from ChinaWarp-knit fabrics from China, including tricot, raschel mesh and spacer fabric, pay 8% UK duty. Width, shade and snagging checks, and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWood wool and cement-bonded boards from ChinaWood wool acoustic panels, cement-bonded particleboard and straw boards from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 13168, BS EN 634-2, fire class and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRubberised fabrics and cloth tapes from ChinaRubber-coated and laminated fabrics, knitted rubberised fabrics and cloth adhesive tape from China pay 4% to 8% UK duty. Coating adhesion, peel and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedElastic cord and rubber thread from ChinaTextile-covered elastic cord, shirring elastic and rubber thread from China pay 4% UK duty. Stretch and recovery, latex, PAH limits and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWadding, cotton wool and flock from ChinaPolyester wadding, cotton wool and textile flock from China pay 2% or 4% UK duty, with two flock suspensions. Fire tests for fillings, loft and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedNeedle-felt carpet and carpet tiles from ChinaNeedle-felt carpet, exhibition carpet and felt carpet tiles from China pay 6% UK duty. BS EN 14041, floor fire classes, EN 1470 and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing terry towelling fabric from ChinaCotton and polyester terry towelling fabric and tufted fabrics in the piece from China pay 0% UK duty. GSM, absorbency, shrinkage and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBamboo and seagrass mats and blinds from ChinaBamboo blinds, rattan and seagrass mats, matting and screens of plaiting materials from China pay 0% UK duty. Mould, DMF, pests, finish and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedRoofing slate and slate products from ChinaRoofing and wall slates, slate coasters, boards and signs from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 12326 designations, pyrite checks, food contact and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWalking sticks and seat-sticks from ChinaWalking sticks, folding sticks, seat-sticks and riding crops from China pay 2% UK duty. Medical device status, load tests, ferrules and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPlaster coving and plasterboard from ChinaPlaster coving, ceiling roses, plasterboard and gypsum boards from China pay 0% UK duty. BS EN 520 and 14209, declarations of performance and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedBraids and decorative trimmings from ChinaBraids, gimp, pom-pom, fringe and tassel trims in the piece from China pay 4% UK duty. Colour fastness, children's cords rules and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hand-knitting yarn from ChinaAcrylic and other man-made hand-knitting yarn in retail balls from China pays 0% UK duty. Dye lots, ball weight, fibre labels and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing knotted nets and netting from ChinaFishing nets, cargo nets, safety nets and knotted netting from China pay 8% UK duty. What falls outside the heading, EN 1263-1, ISO 1805 tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing felt and felt sheets from ChinaNeedle felt, wool felt and craft felt sheets from China pay 6% UK duty. The cat and dog fur check, fibre labels, weight and thickness tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedStone paving, setts and kerbs from ChinaGranite setts, kerbs and natural stone flagstones from China pay 0% UK duty. EN 1341 to 1343 tests, UKCA or CE and declarations of performance, and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing greasy and scoured wool from ChinaGreasy, scoured and carbonised wool from China pays 0% UK duty but carries a veterinary control. Animal by-product rules, yield and micron tests, an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPhenol, bisphenol A and resorcinol from ChinaPhenol, cresols, bisphenol A, resorcinol and hydroquinone from China pay 0% to 4% UK duty, with listed suspensions. REACH limits, hazards and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedWater-based paints and varnishes from ChinaAcrylic emulsion, vinyl and other water-based paints and varnishes from China pay 6% UK duty. VOC limits, in-can preservatives, tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSolvent-based paints and varnishes from ChinaSolvent-based alkyd, PU, epoxy, acrylic and polyester paints and varnishes from China: 0% or 6% UK duty by polymer. VOC limits, CLP, ODS and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCatalysts and initiators from ChinaSupported nickel and precious metal catalysts, SCR catalysts and initiators from China: 6% base UK duty, with many listed 0% suspensions. Tests and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing wool tops and carded wool from ChinaMerino wool tops, carded wool, cashmere tops and coarse hair from China pay 0% UK duty. Micron and length tests, fibre naming and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedPolycarboxylic acids and phthalates from ChinaAdipic acid, phthalic anhydride, PTA, maleic anhydride and plasticisers from China: 6% base UK duty, with listed suspensions and phthalate restrictions.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing synthetic monofilament from ChinaNylon, polyester and polypropylene monofilament from China pays 0% UK duty. Where the 1 mm and 67 decitex limits fall, tests and a worked duty example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing car, van and lorry tyres from ChinaNew car and van tyres from China pay 4% UK duty; lorry tyres over load index 121 add per-tyre anti-dumping and countervailing duty. Approvals and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSolid and retreaded tyres from ChinaSolid forklift tyres from China pay 2% UK duty; retreaded lorry tyres add per-tyre anti-dumping and countervailing duty. Codes, retread rules and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedArtificial and expandable graphite from ChinaSynthetic graphite powder, colloidal graphite and expandable graphite from China pay 0% UK duty. Grades, carbon and ash tests, expansion ratio and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCellulose ethers, HPMC and CMC from ChinaHPMC, CMC and other cellulose ethers from China: 6% base UK duty, hypromellose suspended to 0% to 2028. Grades, viscosity tests, food rules and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing acrylic polymers and PMMA from ChinaPMMA granules, acrylic resins and superabsorbents from China mostly pay 6% UK duty, with listed 0% suspensions. Grades, tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSpun polyester and acrylic yarn from ChinaSpun polyester, acrylic and nylon yarn from China pays 4% UK duty. Codes by fibre and blend, fibre labelling, count and twist tests and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedArtificial and prepared waxes from ChinaPolyethylene wax, PEG and blended candle waxes from China pay 0% UK duty. How waxes classify, melt point and oil content tests, candle safety and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedFluting and testliner paper from ChinaFluting medium, testliner and other uncoated paper in reels from China pay 0% UK duty. Ring crush, CMT and burst tests, timber due diligence, example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing hot stamping foils from ChinaHot stamping and heat transfer foils from China pay 0% UK duty. Matching foil to substrate, adhesion and rub tests, packaging heavy-metal limits and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedFragrance oils and compounds from ChinaFragrance oils for candles, soap and cosmetics and flavour compounds from China pay 0% UK duty. CLP labels, IFRA limits and flavouring rules, with an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing wood veneer sheets from ChinaRotary and sliced wood veneer from China pays 0% UK duty. UK Timber Regulations due diligence, CITES and plant health checks, grading and an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing worsted wool fabrics from ChinaWorsted wool and fine hair suiting fabrics from China pay 8% UK duty, 6% with over 10% silk. Weight bands, pilling and fastness tests, CITES fibres, example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing silk fabrics from ChinaSilk crepe, habotai, satin and noil fabrics from China pay 2% to 6% UK duty by type. Momme weight, seam slippage and fastness testing, with an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing cotton woven fabrics from ChinaCotton poplin, lawn, twill and printed cotton up to 200 g/m² from China pay 8% UK duty. Weave and weight codes, testing and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedCorrugated board and kraft paper from ChinaCorrugated board sheets and creped kraft paper from China pay 0% UK duty. Board strength tests, moisture, packaging EPR and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing enzymes from ChinaEnzymes and enzyme preparations from China pay 0% UK duty. Food, feed and detergent grades, activity testing, sensitiser labelling and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGreaseproof and glassine paper from ChinaGreaseproof, glassine, tracing and vegetable parchment paper from China pay 0% UK duty. Food contact rules, grease resistance tests and PFAS questions.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing wooden pallets and crates from ChinaWooden pallets, crates and cable drums from China pay 0% UK duty. UK Timber Regulations due diligence, ISPM 15 marking and pallet load tests, with an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing gelatin from ChinaGelatin from China pays 0% UK duty but carries a veterinary control. Food, pharmaceutical and technical grades, Bloom strength and source animal.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGranite and sandstone blocks from ChinaGranite blocks, sawn slabs and sandstone from China pay 0% UK duty. Test standards for strength, absorption and frost, silica dust, and a worked example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSweet potatoes, taro and yams from ChinaTaro, yams and sweet potatoes from China: UK duty is 2% or £5.30 to £7.90 per 100 kg by line, with zero-rated VAT, plant health and cold chain checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedGinseng and medicinal herbs from ChinaGinseng roots and dried herbs from China pay 0% UK duty, but CITES, controlled drug, novel food and herbal medicine rules decide what you can sell.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing feathers and down from ChinaDuck and goose down and feathers from China pay 0% UK duty with a veterinary control. Down content, fill power, cleanliness and traceability, with an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing coffee beans from ChinaGreen and roasted coffee from Yunnan: UK duty of 0% on green beans and 6% roasted, zero-rated VAT, grading, ochratoxin and acrylamide, with an example.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedSourcing citrus fruit and pomelos from ChinaPomelos, mandarins, oranges and lemons from China: UK duty is 0% on most lines to 2028, plus phytosanitary, marketing standard and cold chain checks.4 min readAisles of a large supermarket seen from above, shelves fully stockedLanolin and wool grease from ChinaLanolin and wool grease from China pay 0% UK duty but carry a veterinary control. Pharmacopoeia and cosmetic grades, testing and a worked example.4 min read

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