Sourcing Boron Trichloride from China
Boron trichloride from China carries 4% UK duty under 2812 19 90 00, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. For supply in Great Britain, check UK REACH responsibilities, chemical labels and packaging, and the safety data sheet before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources boron trichloride.
Boron trichloride duty and controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 2812 covers halides and halide oxides of non-metals. Boron trichloride belongs in the other chlorides line, 2812 19 90 00, carrying 4% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for this line.
The tariff attaches import and export waste controls. For waste imports to England subject to notification controls, the exporter must apply to the competent authority in the dispatch country for consent. For a shipment from China, that application starts there. Confirm the applicable waste requirement with your customs broker before shipping discarded or off-specification material.
Confirm the substance, composition and presentation against the commodity code guide, particularly for solutions or mixtures. Only one supplied tariff line is relevant to this boron trichloride guide. For the wider heading, see boron trifluoride sourcing.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trichloride, other non-metal chlorides | 2812 19 90 00 | 4% | None |
Specify purity, impurities and the cylinder connection
Specify boron trichloride by name, intended process, minimum purity and agreed limits for moisture and named impurities. Ask the producer to identify its analytical methods and reporting limits. Require a batch certificate of analysis linked to the cylinder identifiers, rather than accepting a general grade brochure.
Agree cylinder material, valve outlet, protective cap, fill quantity and return arrangements with the receiving site. Confirm with the relevant transport authority whether the cylinders need approval as transportable pressure equipment for use in Great Britain. Check the buyer's connection and handling arrangements before the factory fills the order.
For Great Britain, confirm with HSE the UK REACH registration position for your substance and business, including where annual imports reach one tonne or more. Chemicals must be labelled and packaged correctly before being placed on the market, and safety data sheets are required under UK REACH. Obtain the product's safety data sheet before agreeing supply.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: An illustrative batch of boron trichloride in returnable cylinders under 2812 19 90 00, invoiced at £15,000 free on board, with £2,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £17,000. Duty at 4% is £680. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £17,680, so it is £3,536. Import taxes total £4,216; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £680 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the order, cylinder labels, safety data sheet and batch certificate to boron trichloride and the agreed composition.
Analysis: compare purity, moisture and named impurity results with the specification; check that the certificate identifies the delivered batch and test methods.
Cylinders: check approval markings, periodic inspection dates, cylinder identifiers, valve outlets, protective caps and visible damage without opening the valves.
Arrival records: photograph the labels and cylinder condition, reconcile the delivered identifiers with the packing list, and record discrepancies before acceptance. See quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A grade name can conceal differences in impurity limits or analytical sensitivity. A certificate without batch or cylinder references cannot establish which fill was tested. Specify the acceptance criteria and document links before ordering, and agree how disputed analysis will be checked.
Valve outlets can fail to match the receiving equipment, cylinder inspection marks can be out of date, and return terms can be unclear. Resolve these before dispatch. If the consignment is waste, confirm the tariff's waste controls with the broker rather than treating it as an ordinary product 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 boron trichloride from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 4% under 2812 19 90 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Does boron trichloride need UK REACH registration?
For Great Britain, ask HSE to confirm registration requirements and coverage for your substance and business, including where imports reach one tonne or more a year. Check your role and coverage before ordering.
What should a boron trichloride certificate show?
The delivered batch or cylinder identifiers, purity, agreed impurity results, analytical methods and reporting limits. A general grade brochure is insufficient for batch acceptance.
Can I use the supplier's cylinders in Great Britain?
Check approval as transportable pressure equipment, periodic inspection dates, valve compatibility and condition. Agree ownership and return arrangements before filling.