Sourcing base-metal anklets from China
Base-metal anklets from China carry 4% UK duty across the relevant tariff lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Confirm applicable UK REACH jewellery restrictions on cadmium, lead and nickel release from parts in prolonged skin contact with HSE. Specify the alloy, finish and fit before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources base-metal anklets.
Duty on base-metal anklets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 7117 covers imitation jewellery. Base-metal anklets fall within its other base-metal jewellery lines, whether or not plated with precious metal. Hand-made anklets without glass parts have a separate line. The table repeats the relevant codes for different anklet types rather than including unrelated jewellery.
The relevant lines carry 4% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension recorded. The tariff attaches CITES, cat and dog fur, and seal-product import controls. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import. CITES-listed materials need the applicable documentation; seal products are restricted. Confirm any animal-material decoration and the applicable requirements with your customs broker before ordering.
Confirm the construction, glass content and manufacturing method using finding your commodity code. For the wider heading, see fashion charm bracelets.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-made base-metal chain anklets without glass parts | 7117 19 00 10 | 4% | None |
| Other base-metal chain anklets | 7117 19 00 90 | 4% | None |
Specify anklet fit, chain and plating
Specify the base alloy separately from the plating, chain style, finished wearable length, extension chain, clasp type and charm positions. State whether length includes the clasp and extension. Approve a physical sample for fit, colour and movement, and record whether stones are glass or another material.
Confirm applicable UK REACH restrictions on cadmium, lead and nickel release from skin-contact parts with HSE. Request laboratory reports matching the anklet, clasp, charms, alloy and finish supplied. A report for an unplated chain does not establish the performance of your plated anklet.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 200 base-metal anklets; FOB value and freight are illustrative under 7117 19 00 90, invoiced at £300 free on board, with £200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £500. Duty at 4% is £20. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £520, so it is £104. Import taxes total £124; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £20 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure wearable length and extension against the order, and check that the clasp can reach each intended adjustment point.
Assembly: operate clasps, check jump-ring closure and charm attachment, and feel for sharp edges or protruding wire ends.
Finish: compare chain, clasp and charms with the approved sample; inspect for bare patches, colour mismatch and peeling.
Documents: match laboratory reports to the supplied materials and finish, and compare pack contents with the order.
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What goes wrong
A supplier may quote total chain length while the buyer expects wearable circumference. Weak clasp springs, open jump rings and snagging charms can make an otherwise acceptable anklet unusable. Put the measurement method and attachment details into the order.
Matching colours can conceal different alloys or plating on the chain, clasp and charms. Check the complete assembly rather than accepting a chain-only sample or report. Use quality inspection explained to agree checks before dispatch.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on base-metal anklets from China?
The relevant lines, 7117 19 00 10 and 7117 19 00 90, carry 4% duty in the supplied tariff reading. No anti-dumping or countervailing measure is recorded.
Do plated anklets need nickel testing?
For parts in prolonged skin contact, confirm the applicable UK REACH nickel-release restriction with HSE. Request a report matching the actual alloy, plating and finished anklet.
Which code covers hand-made anklets?
7117 19 00 10 describes hand-made base-metal imitation jewellery without glass parts. Other base-metal anklets use 7117 19 00 90, subject to confirming the actual construction.
Can anklets include animal-material charms?
Check the species and material before ordering. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import; CITES and seal-product controls may affect other decorations. Confirm requirements with your customs broker.