Sourcing aluminium industrial grating from China
Aluminium industrial grating from China carries 6% UK duty across the relevant lines supplied, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Specify the load and clear span together, and check the construction-product marking route for the intended use. Cambridge China Bridge sources aluminium industrial grating.
Duty and classification for aluminium grating
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 7616 covers other articles of aluminium. Fabricated industrial grating is a candidate for 7616 99 90 99; cast and hand-made articles have separate lines. Aluminium wire grill belongs to a different line and should not be confused with bearing-bar flooring. These are classification candidates, rather than a ruling for every platform assembly.
The relevant lines carry 6% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. The supplied cast and other-article lines contain product-specific suspensions; none of their descriptions names industrial grating. The hand-made and fabricated lines also attach a torture-goods import prohibition and export restriction. Imports of the prohibited goods are banned; ask your customs broker to confirm whether either attached measure applies to the actual grating.
Confirm the construction method, material and condition at import using finding your commodity code. For another product family within this heading, see aluminium loading ramps. For cable trays in industrial installations, see our aluminium cable tray sourcing guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated aluminium grating, other than cast or hand-made | 7616 99 90 99 | 6% | None |
| Cast aluminium grating | 7616 99 10 99 | 6% | None |
| Hand-made aluminium grating | 7616 99 90 09 | 6% | None |
| Aluminium wire grill or netting, rather than bearing-bar grating | 7616 91 00 00 | 6% | None |
Bearing bars, clear span and platform fixings
Specify alloy and temper, bearing-bar depth and thickness, bar spacing, cross-bar construction, panel dimensions and bearing-bar direction. Give the unsupported clear span, support arrangement, distributed load, concentrated load and acceptable deflection. Ask for calculations or test evidence matching that arrangement, rather than accepting a load rating without its span.
Agree serrated or plain surfaces, drainage openings, cut-outs, edge banding and removable-panel details. Specify clips, fasteners and isolation from dissimilar-metal supports. Include the wet or oily conditions expected in service when agreeing slip-resistance evidence.
For grating intended for incorporation into construction, ask a compliance adviser to check the applicable standard or technical assessment and the supporting performance documents before ordering. CE marking remains available for construction products placed on the Great Britain market. Match any marking and documents to the actual product and intended use; arrange testing and certification checks where needed.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 25 tonnes of fabricated aluminium industrial grating for a workshop platform project under 7616 99 90 99, invoiced at £60,000 free on board, with £2,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £62,200. Duty at 6% is £3,732. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £65,932, so it is £13,186.40. Import taxes total £16,918.40; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £3,732 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Geometry: measure bearing bars, spacing, panel diagonals, cut-outs and flatness against the approved drawing; confirm the bearing-bar direction.
Material and joints: match material certificates to the batch; check welds or pressed joints for cracks, incomplete connections and loose cross-bars.
Support and loading: trial-fit panels and clips on the agreed supports; check bearing contact and review load evidence for the ordered span and fixing arrangement.
Surface and delivery: check serrations, burrs, sharp cut edges, finish damage and transit distortion; reconcile panel identifiers, quantities and fixing packs during quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A load claim becomes unusable when the supplier has tested a shorter span or a different support arrangement. Thinner bearing bars, loose cross-bars and distorted panels can undermine the agreed performance or leave panels rocking on their supports. Resolve drawing changes before production and repeat the fit check when the panel design changes.
Incorrect cut-outs and missing clips delay installation. Rough edges create handling problems, while a smooth surface may perform poorly where oil or water is present. Protect panel edges in transit and compare arrival condition with the agreed inspection record.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on aluminium industrial grating from China?
The supplied relevant lines carry 6% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. The listed suspensions describe other products, not industrial grating. Confirm the code for your construction method.
Which commodity code covers aluminium industrial grating?
7616 99 90 99 is a candidate for fabricated grating. Cast, hand-made and aluminium wire products have separate lines. Have your broker check the finished article and any platform assembly before declaring it.
Does aluminium industrial grating need UKCA marking?
Check the intended use and applicable construction-product assessment route before ordering. CE marking remains available for construction products in Great Britain. Ask for documents that identify the actual grating.
How do I check a supplier's grating load rating?
Ask for calculations or test evidence showing the bearing-bar dimensions, clear span, supports, load arrangement and deflection. A rating for a different span or panel design does not establish your ordered panel's performance.