Sourcing aluminium roasting pans from China
Aluminium catering roasting pans from China carry 6% UK duty across the relevant cast, foil and other aluminium kitchenware lines. Confirm the applicable food contact safety and migration requirements with the relevant food safety authority. Cambridge China Bridge sources aluminium catering roasting pans.
UK duty on aluminium catering roasting pans
Heading 7615 includes aluminium kitchen articles. Roasting pans may fall under the cast, foil or other kitchenware lines depending on construction. The foil line covers articles manufactured from foil not exceeding 0.2 mm thick. The table separates common constructions; some designs share a commodity code.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 3 October 2026, the relevant lines carried 6% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff data lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for these lines.
Confirm the commodity code using the material, manufacturing method and foil thickness before ordering. See aluminium cookware for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast aluminium roasting pans | 7615 10 10 90 | 6% | None |
| Aluminium foil roasting trays, foil not exceeding 0.2 mm | 7615 10 30 00 | 6% | None |
| Pressed aluminium roasting pans outside the foil line | 7615 10 80 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the pan for the oven and the load
Specify cast, pressed or foil construction, the aluminium alloy, base and wall thickness, internal depth and external dimensions including handles and rims. Check the actual catering oven and shelf fit. Agree the intended food load and whether the pan is disposable or reusable.
For coated pans, identify the coating supplier and request its declaration of compliance and migration reports for the finished pan. Agree the foods, oven conditions and cleaning method the evidence should cover. Confirm the applicable food contact safety and migration requirements with the relevant food safety authority. Use the food contact materials guide to organise the documents.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 5,000 reusable aluminium catering roasting pans under 7615 10 80 90, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £32,500. Duty at 6% is £1,950. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £34,450, so it is £6,890. Import taxes total £8,840; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,950 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Dimensions: measure the rim, base, depth and handle projection against the approved drawing, then check oven fit and stacking.
Strength: measure base and wall thickness, check flatness after agreed heating trials, and test lifting with the agreed load. Check handles and fixings where fitted.
Food contact: match the alloy, coating supplier and finished-pan migration reports to the supplied product and batch. Record material or coating changes.
Finish and packing: check sharp rims, dents, splits and coating damage. Inspect nested trays for crushing and confirm that reusable pans separate without scratching. Arrange quality inspection before dispatch and repeat arrival checks.
What goes wrong
Thin bases can distort during heating, deep foil trays can buckle when lifted, and handles can loosen under a loaded pan. A rim that fits the drawing may still catch on an oven shelf. Approve samples in the buyer's intended oven and use the agreed load during handling checks.
Nested pans can arrive dented or scratched, while a changed coating can leave the original test report unrelated to the delivered product. Agree protective packing, keep an approved sample and require written notice of material or coating changes before production.
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 aluminium roasting pans from China?
The relevant cast, foil and other aluminium kitchenware lines carry 6% duty in the supplied tariff data, read on 3 October 2026. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is listed.
Do foil roasting trays use the same code as reusable pans?
Not necessarily. Articles manufactured from foil not exceeding 0.2 mm fall under 7615 10 30 00. Cast and other constructions have separate lines; confirm the actual product specification.
What food contact documents should I ask the factory for?
Ask for evidence matching the finished pan and its intended use. For coated pans, request the coating supplier, its declaration of compliance and finished-product migration reports.
How do I check whether catering roasting pans will warp?
Agree base and wall thickness, measure production samples and check base flatness after heating trials. Test the pan with the intended load and check any handles and fixings.