Sourcing acetamide from China

Acetamide: 6% tariff rate with a 0% suspension

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 2924 covers carboxyamide-function compounds and amide-function compounds of carbonic acid. Acetamide, chemical identity 60-35-5, has the specific commodity code 2924 19 00 35. The supplied tariff data contains only this acetamide line, so the table shows it without adding unrelated substances.

The third-country duty for Chinese acetamide is 6%, with an autonomous suspension at 0.00 %. The suspension excludes mixtures, preparations and products made up of different components containing acetamide. No anti-dumping or countervailing measure is recorded for this line. The attached control is labelled export control for waste; ask your customs broker to confirm its relevance to the proposed transaction.

Match the chemical identity and composition to the commodity code, and confirm the suspension when declaring the shipment. The formamide guide provides wider heading context. Do not transfer another amide's code or suspension to acetamide.

Specify acetamide identity, purity and moisture

Write acetamide and chemical identity 60-35-5 into the purchase specification. Specify the intended laboratory or industrial use, assay method, agreed purity, water content, relevant impurities and acceptable appearance. Ask for a batch certificate of analysis with actual results and methods, rather than a generic product specification.

Agree sealed packaging, liner compatibility, sampling arrangements and storage instructions. Assess UK REACH registration responsibilities against annual imports, and confirm the applicable threshold and arrangements with HSE. For supply in Great Britain, check classification, labelling and packaging before placing the chemical on the market. A safety data sheet is required when a hazardous chemical is supplied for workplace use.

Worked duty example

Illustrative example, not a quote: 10 tonnes of acetamide; illustrative order, values are not a quotation under 2924 19 00 35, invoiced at £21,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £23,500. Duty at 6% is £1,410. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £24,910, so it is £4,982. Import taxes total £6,392; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,410 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.

Inspection checklist

Identity: check that the invoice, container labels, analysis certificate and safety data sheet describe the same acetamide.

Batch analysis: compare assay, moisture and impurity results with the agreed specification; arrange independent testing where acceptance depends on those results.

Packaging: inspect seals, liners and containers for damage, leakage or signs of moisture entry; record caking or discolouration for investigation.

Traceability: match received batch references and quantities to the packing list, and retain photographs and sampling records.

What goes wrong

A supplier's amide catalogue can lead to the wrong chemical being quoted. Acetamide and dimethylacetamide are different products. Resolve identity discrepancies before shipment, and investigate a certificate that gives specification limits without reporting the supplied batch's results.

Material can meet an assay specification while failing the buyer's moisture or impurity requirements. Damaged seals and unexplained caking also need investigation. Hold affected batches pending agreed tests rather than accepting them on appearance alone.

Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.