Sourcing aluminium pudding basins from China
Aluminium pudding basins from China carry 6% UK duty across the relevant cast, foil and other kitchenware lines. Make food-contact safety a priority: confirm with the relevant food-safety authority the requirements for the aluminium and any coating, including substance transfer into food that could endanger health. Cambridge China Bridge sources aluminium pudding basins.
UK duty on aluminium pudding basins
Heading 7615 includes aluminium kitchen articles. Pudding basins may fall under cast, foil or other kitchenware lines according to construction. The foil line covers articles manufactured from foil not exceeding 0.2 mm thick. The table shows relevant constructions; the pressed and coated pressed variants share a code.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, the supplied lines carry 6% duty for goods from China. The supplied data lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for these lines. Food-contact safety checks still apply.
Confirm the manufacturing method, material and foil thickness when choosing the commodity code. See aluminium cake tins for the wider heading and import duty and VAT for the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast aluminium pudding basins | 7615 10 10 90 | 6% | None |
| Aluminium foil pudding basins, foil not exceeding 0.2 mm | 7615 10 30 00 | 6% | None |
| Pressed aluminium pudding basins outside the foil line | 7615 10 80 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the basin for steaming and turning out
Specify cast, pressed or foil construction, alloy, wall and base thickness, internal depth, usable capacity and rim diameter. Agree the taper, base shape and rolled-rim profile against an approved sample. State whether the basin is disposable or reusable, bare or coated, and whether it will be steamed, baked or both.
Check the rim with the intended paper or foil cover and tying method. Trial the basin in the buyer's steamer or oven with the intended pudding mixture. Check stability, lifting, release after cooling and cleaning. Agree packing that protects the rim and allows nested basins to separate without damage.
Confirm with the relevant food-safety authority the requirements governing substance transfer from food-contact materials into food, particularly where it could endanger health. Ask for finished-basin migration evidence covering the intended foods, heating conditions and repeated use where relevant. For coated basins, obtain coating supplier details and its declaration of compliance, alongside finished-product reports. Keep documents with each batch and request written notice of material or coating changes.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order only: 2,000 reusable pressed aluminium pudding basins 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
Shape: measure rim diameter, depth, taper and base dimensions against the drawing; check usable capacity and fit in the intended steamer.
Rim and strength: check rolled edges for burrs, splits and crushing; test the agreed cover and lifting method with a filled basin.
Surface and performance: inspect for dents, residue and coating damage; repeat the agreed steaming, release and cleaning trial on production samples.
Records and packing: match alloy, finish and food-contact reports to the supplied batch. Check nested basins separate freely and cartons protect their rims. Agree dispatch checks using the quality inspection guide, then repeat physical checks on arrival.
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What goes wrong
A changed taper or rough interior can make puddings difficult to turn out. A crushed rim can prevent the cover from staying secure, while a thin foil basin can buckle during lifting. Approve the actual steaming and handling routine, rather than accepting capacity alone as the specification.
Tightly nested basins can arrive scratched or become difficult to separate. Coatings can blister or flake after heating and cleaning, and a report for a different coating may not describe the delivered basin. Retain the approved sample, agree protective packing and review changes before production.
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 pudding basins from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 6% duty across the relevant cast, foil and other aluminium kitchenware lines. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is listed.
Do foil pudding basins use the same code as reusable basins?
Articles manufactured from foil not exceeding 0.2 mm fall under 7615 10 30 00. Cast and other constructions have separate lines. Confirm the manufacturing method and thickness.
What food-contact evidence should the factory provide?
Ask for migration evidence for the finished basin and intended use. For coated basins, also request coating supplier details and its declaration of compliance. Match the documents to the delivered finish.
How do I check that a pudding basin will release cleanly?
Trial the approved sample with the intended recipe, preparation, heating and cooling routine. Check taper and surface finish, then repeat the trial on production samples.