Sourcing aggregate vibrating screens from China
Aggregate vibrating screens and the heading 8474 parts covered here carry 0% UK duty from China, with no listed trade remedies. Screens must meet machinery safety rules; confirm the applicable marking, declaration of conformity and English-instruction requirements for new machines with the relevant Great Britain authority. Cambridge China Bridge sources aggregate vibrating screens.
Duty on screens and replacement parts
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 16 October 2026, heading 8474 covers machinery that processes earth, stone and other mineral substances. Aggregate vibrating screens fall within the sorting, screening, separating or washing machine line. See crushers and concrete mixers for the wider heading.
The listed screening machines and parts carry 0% duty on goods from China. The supplied tariff records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control. Dry and wet screens share the screening-machine code; the table separates them for purchasing purposes.
Confirm the commodity code against the complete machine specification or the material and function of each separately supplied part. Do not assume every replacement mesh, bearing or motor belongs in the machinery-parts lines.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry aggregate vibrating screens | 8474 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Screen machinery parts of cast iron or cast steel | 8474 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other screen machinery parts, subject to classification | 8474 90 90 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the material, mesh and installation
State the aggregate type, feed size, moisture and required product sizes. Specify deck arrangement, mesh aperture, wire diameter or panel material, tensioning method and replacement-panel dimensions. Agree capacity against your actual material rather than accepting a capacity figure without feed conditions.
Agree the drive, bearings, lubrication, electrical supply, support frame and discharge connections. Request foundation loads, lifting details and access space for changing screens. Arrange a factory run with representative aggregate and record throughput, oversize carryover and power draw.
Screens fall under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. For new machines placed on the Great Britain market, confirm the applicable UKCA or CE marking, declaration of conformity and English-instruction requirements with the relevant authority. Machinery must be safe before being placed on that market or put into service. Include guarding, emergency stops and isolation in the purchase specification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: An aggregate vibrating screen for a small quarry; illustrative order under 8474 10 00 00, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £6,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £38,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £38,000, so it is £7,600. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Mesh and decks: measure apertures, wire diameter, panel dimensions and tensioning points against the order; check that spare panels fit.
Structure and drive: inspect welds, springs, bearing specifications, lubrication points and fasteners. Compare the assembled machine with the approved drawings.
Safety and documents: check guards, emergency stops and isolation; match the machine identity to its marking, declaration of conformity and English instructions.
Performance and arrival: record screening results with representative aggregate before shipment. On arrival, inspect decks and mounts for transport damage and check loose parts and spares against the packing list before installation.
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What goes wrong
Quoted output can fall short when your aggregate is wetter or contains more fines than the factory test material. Mesh can crack at tensioning points, while unsuitable bearings overheat. A panel with the correct aperture can still be unusable if its hooks or fixing dimensions differ.
Agree test material and acceptance criteria before ordering. Obtain panel drawings, bearing details and a spare-parts list, and inspect the machine before loading. Use testing and certification support to review the safety evidence for the ordered configuration.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on aggregate vibrating screens from China?
The supplied tariff records show 0% for screening machines under 8474 10 00 00 and the listed heading 8474 parts, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Do vibrating screens need UKCA marking?
For new machinery placed on the Great Britain market, confirm the applicable UKCA or CE marking, declaration of conformity and English-instruction requirements with the relevant authority; check guarding and emergency stops.
How do I check a vibrating screen's capacity?
Agree a trial with aggregate close to yours in feed size, moisture and fines content. Record throughput and product grading, and agree acceptance criteria before ordering.
What spare parts should I order with a vibrating screen?
Agree replacement mesh or panels, tensioning fittings, springs and bearing details. Confirm dimensions and compatibility with the supplied machine rather than ordering by description alone.