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Sourcing antennas and display parts from China

Aerials and antennas, OLED modules and panels, electronic assemblies and other parts for radio, television, camera and monitor apparatus from China pay 0% UK duty, with no anti-dumping duty. The work is in matching part numbers, verifying panel grade and protecting fragile screens in transit. Cambridge China Bridge sources antennas, display panels and spare parts.

Written by Bono Xu, Founder, Cambridge China Bridge · 3 min read · Updated 2026-09-25

Aerials, antennas, OLED panels, display assemblies and other parts for radio, TV and monitor apparatus pay 0% UK duty from China. Spares explained.

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Zero duty

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, telescopic and whip aerials, outside aerials for radio or television, other aerials and antennas, OLED modules and panels, electronic assemblies and other parts for the apparatus of headings 8524 to 8528 carried 0% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.

Complete monitors, televisions and phone screens have their own codes; confirm the commodity code for each part.

UK duty on heading 8529 parts of Chinese origin, read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026.
GoodsCommodity codeDutyAnti-dumping duty on China
Telescopic and whip-type aerials8529 10 11 000%None
Outside aerials for radio or TV8529 10 30 000%None
Other aerials and antennas8529 10 69 000%None
OLED modules and panels8529 90 15 000%None
Electronic assemblies8529 90 30 000%None
Other parts for radio and TV apparatus8529 90 93 000%None
Other parts8529 90 96 000%None

Matching and grading

Spare parts sell on exact fit. Get the part number, connector, dimensions and firmware compatibility for each model, and for panels ask for the grade, brightness, dead pixel allowance and whether stock is new or refurbished. Describe refurbished or pulled parts honestly.

Antennas should come with gain, frequency band and VSWR figures, tested on samples.

Trademarks and compliance

Parts marked with another company's logo need its permission; the IP guide explains the risk. Parts are not UKCA marked on their own, but the repaired or finished product must still be safe, and electrical spares bring WEEE questions.

Packing and inspection

Screens break in transit, so agree anti-static, rigid packing and a breakage allowance. At inspection, power up panels and check for dead pixels, lines and scratches.

Cambridge China Bridge sources antennas, display panels and spare parts, with fit, grading and packing settled before the order. See how our sourcing service works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UK import duty on TV antennas from China?

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, aerials and antennas of heading 8529 carried 0% duty from China, with no anti-dumping duty.

Are OLED display panels duty free?

OLED modules and panels for heading 8524 to 8528 apparatus carried 0% duty from China on 25 September 2026.

What should I check on display panel samples?

Grade, brightness, dead pixels, lines and scratches, and whether the stock is new or refurbished.

Can I sell parts with a brand's logo?

Only with the brand owner's permission.

Sources

  1. UK Trade Tariff — commodity codes and duty

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