Sourcing baby potties from China
For ordinary plastic baby potties confirmed under 3924 90 00 90, the UK duty range is a single rate of 6%. Products supplied to consumers in Great Britain must be safe in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Check stability, seat strength and detachable parts. Cambridge China Bridge sources baby potties.
Duty on plastic baby potties
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 28 October 2026, heading 3924 covers plastic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. This guide concerns ordinary plastic baby potties proposed for 3924 90 00 90. The table shows styles sharing that commodity line, rather than separate tariff subdivisions. See the plastic baby bath guide for wider heading context.
The supplied tariff facts show 6% duty for goods from China under this line, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control listed. The kitchenware controls and ironing-board trade remedy elsewhere in the heading are recorded against different lines.
Give your customs broker photographs, material composition, construction and intended use to confirm the commodity code. Flag any electrical functions or substantial non-plastic components for separate classification review before ordering.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulded plastic baby potties | 3924 90 00 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the seat, bowl and stable base
Specify the resin, colourants, agreed recycled content, wall thickness, seat opening, seat height, back support and base footprint. Identify the materials used for soft feet and removable parts. Approve a physical sample and agree a seated-load test and stability checks with the factory. Ask a laboratory to review the finished construction and materials for the intended child contact through testing and certification.
Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Assess tipping during sitting and standing, seat collapse, sharp edges, finger traps and parts that can detach. Confirm with the relevant product safety authority what producer name and address, product reference or batch identification, and safety information should appear on the product or packaging, including information about risks that are not immediately obvious.
Agree how the bowl lifts out, how it locates when replaced and whether urine can collect beneath the seat or inside joints. Trial emptying and cleaning with the proposed instructions. Set carton nesting and separation protection so packing pressure does not distort the seat or base.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 moulded plastic baby potties, subject to classification confirmation under 3924 90 00 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
Seat and shell: compare dimensions and wall thickness with the approved sample; inspect the seat rim, splash guard and underside for flash, cracks and sharp edges.
Stability and strength: check rocking and sliding on the agreed floor surfaces; repeat the agreed seated-load and tipping checks using a test fixture.
Bowl and fittings: check bowl seating, lift-out clearance, leakage, trapped liquid, finger traps and retention of feet or decorative parts.
Packing and identification: unpack nested samples, inspect distortion and scuffing, and match labels and cleaning instructions to the approved artwork. Plan arrival checks with the quality inspection guide.
Working out your own order? Send us the product on WhatsApp and we reply the same working day: WhatsApp us
What goes wrong
A broad-looking base can still rock after moulding or become distorted in tightly nested cartons. Thin seats flex, removable bowls shift under load, and poorly retained feet come away during cleaning. Check production samples after unpacking and after the agreed cleaning trial.
A smooth exterior can hide rough underside edges and joints that retain urine. Keep the approved sample, material specification and assessment reports linked to the order. Review changes to resin, pigments, feet and bowl geometry before shipment.
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 baby potties from China?
The supplied facts show 6% under 3924 90 00 90, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty, suspension or import control listed for that line. Confirm classification for the actual product.
What safety rules apply to baby potties in Great Britain?
The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 require consumer products to be safe in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Assess tipping, seat strength, sharp edges, finger traps and detachable parts.
How should I check a potty with a removable bowl?
Check that the bowl locates securely, stays seated under the agreed test load and lifts out without snagging. Trial emptying and cleaning, including spaces beneath the seat.
What should I put in a baby potty factory specification?
Include resin, colourants, dimensions, wall thickness, seat opening, base footprint, bowl fit, soft-foot materials and packing. Agree a physical sample and strength, stability and cleaning checks.