Sourcing agricultural hay tedders from China
Agricultural hay tedders and their dedicated parts from China carry 0% UK duty across the relevant tariff lines. For sale in Great Britain, machinery conformity and documentation need checking before shipment; a marking alone is insufficient. Cambridge China Bridge sources agricultural hay tedders.
Hay tedder duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, haymaking machinery under 8433 30 00 00 and parts under 8433 90 00 00 carried 0% duty for goods from China. Neither line showed anti-dumping or countervailing duty, or a suspension. Heading 8433 covers harvesting and haymaking machinery; this guide focuses on tedders. The table shows different tedder configurations sharing a code, rather than separate tariff subdivisions.
The tariff attaches import and export waste controls to the haymaking machinery line. Waste shipment controls apply only where the material is waste. If buying discarded or scrap machines from China, confirm the applicable requirement with your customs broker before shipping. The attached control should not be treated as a waste permit requirement for every new tedder.
Confirm the commodity code from the machine's function and specification, and classify separately supplied parts individually. For another product family within this heading, see round hay balers. Budget import VAT separately using the import duty and VAT guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-mounted hay tedders | 8433 30 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Dedicated hay tedder parts, subject to classification | 8433 90 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the tractor connection and spreading action
Agree working width, rotor arrangement, tine shape and material, rotor tilt adjustment, ground-following wheels and the intended crop conditions. Specify whether the machine is mounted or trailed, its tractor attachment dimensions, hydraulic connections, driveline connection and required tractor capacity. Ask for drawings and a demonstration using the proposed configuration.
Define folded dimensions, transport locks, support stands, lifting points and protection for tine arms during freight. Ask for an illustrated parts list covering tines, bearings, gears, seals and wheels. For Great Britain, CE or UKCA marking is available under the machinery guidance; request the exact machine's declaration of conformity and English instructions, as with the machinery documentation described in the reference guides.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: One folding hay tedder, illustrative only under 8433 30 00 00, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,200. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,200, so it is £1,840. 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
Tines and rotors: compare tine material, mounting and orientation with the approved sample; inspect arm alignment, fasteners and clearance through rotation.
Drive and guards: inspect shaft guards and their restraints, gearbox leaks and lubrication points; have the supplier demonstrate operation and check for vibration or abnormal noise.
Folding and attachment: cycle the folding mechanism, engage transport locks and check hoses for trapping; compare hitch dimensions and connections with the buyer's tractor specification.
Documents and arrival: match the nameplate, declaration, manual and parts list to the delivered model; inspect bent arms, damaged guards and loose fittings before commissioning. Use the inspection guide to plan checks.
What goes wrong
A tedder can look correct in photographs yet have mismatched tine orientation, bent arms, poorly aligned rotors or leaking gearboxes. These faults can leave uneven spreading or produce vibration. Agree a functional demonstration and acceptance checks before paying the balance.
Transport locks may fail to engage after folding, hoses can rub against moving frames, and the supplied driveline may not suit the tractor. Avoid accepting a generic manual or declaration for another model. Keep the attachment drawing, approved configuration and inspection record together.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on hay tedders from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot shows 0% for haymaking machinery under 8433 30 00 00 and parts under 8433 90 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Can a hay tedder carry CE marking in Great Britain?
Yes. The official machinery guidance allows CE or UKCA marking for the Great Britain market. Check the conformity documents and exact machine configuration before ordering.
What tractor details should I send the factory?
Send attachment dimensions, driveline connection details, hydraulic connections and tractor capacity, together with your required working width and folded transport dimensions.
Which spare parts should I order with a hay tedder?
Agree spare tines and their fixings, bearings, seals and wheel components against an illustrated parts list. Confirm that replacements fit the exact rotor and gearbox configuration supplied.