Sourcing aluminium pizza screens from China
Aluminium pizza screens from China carry 6% UK duty on the relevant kitchenware line. Food-contact safety is the main rule: check the aluminium and any coating against the intended baking conditions, with evidence for the finished screen. Cambridge China Bridge sources aluminium pizza screens.
UK duty on aluminium pizza screens
Heading 7615 covers aluminium table, kitchen and household articles, alongside scourers and sanitary ware. Mesh pizza screens are kitchen articles; the likely line for ordinary fabricated aluminium screens is 7615 10 80 90. The table shows product variants under this same line, rather than separate tariff classifications.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 3 October 2026, the supplied lines all carry 6% duty for goods from China. The supplied data records no anti-dumping or countervailing measures, suspensions or attached import controls. This does not replace food-contact checks.
Confirm the construction, material and finish before choosing the commodity code. For other products within the heading, see aluminium cookware.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round aluminium mesh pizza screens | 7615 10 80 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the mesh, rim and baking conditions
Specify the outside diameter or rectangular dimensions, usable mesh area, mesh opening, strand thickness, alloy, rim profile and mesh-to-rim fixing. State whether the surface is bare aluminium or coated. Agree dimensional tolerances, flatness and packing against an approved sample.
Food-contact rules cover articles expected to touch food. Confirm with the relevant authority the requirements governing transfers of constituents from the screen into food, including health-related limits. Ask for finished-product migration evidence covering the intended food, baking conditions and repeated use. For coated screens, obtain the coating supplier's details and compliance documentation, rather than relying only on a raw-coating report.
Approve samples in the buyer's intended oven with the intended dough and cleaning method. Record baking temperature, contact time and cleaning instructions in the purchase specification without accepting unsupported oven-safe claims.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 aluminium pizza screens, illustrative order only under 7615 10 80 90, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,600. Duty at 6% is £456. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,056, so it is £1,611.20. Import taxes total £2,067.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £456 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Mesh: measure openings and strand thickness against the approved sample; check for broken strands, blocked openings and loose metal fragments.
Rim: check that mesh is securely captured, joins are sound and edges have no sharp burrs; compare dimensions and fit with the buyer's trays or racks.
Flatness: check arrival samples on a flat surface, then repeat after the agreed baking and cleaning trial; inspect for rocking, sagging and distortion.
Surface and records: check cleanliness and any coating for flaking or blistering; match finished-product food-contact reports to the supplied material and finish. Use the quality inspection guide to agree shipment checks.
What goes wrong
Screens can arrive bent when rims are weak or cartons allow movement. Loose mesh, sharp cut strands and uneven openings can make handling and baking inconsistent. Compare production samples with the approved screen and agree protective packing before shipment.
A coating report may describe a different finish or only the coating raw material. Keep evidence with each batch and ask for written notice of material or coating changes. Test samples through the intended baking and washing routine before accepting repeat 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 pizza screens from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 6% duty on 7615 10 80 90, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing measure. Confirm that the screen's construction fits this line.
What food-contact evidence should the factory provide?
Ask for migration evidence for the finished screen under the intended baking conditions. For coated screens, also obtain coating supplier details and compliance documentation.
How do I check whether pizza screens will warp?
Agree flatness against an approved sample, check production and arrival samples on a flat surface, and repeat the check after the intended baking and cleaning trial.
What should I specify for aluminium pizza screen mesh?
Specify mesh opening, strand thickness, alloy, usable area, rim profile and fixing method. Include dimensions, tolerances, surface finish and protective packing.