Sourcing brass wood screws from China
Brass wood screws from China carry 0% UK import duty under 7415 33 00 00, with no trade remedy recorded in the supplied tariff snapshot. Solid brass and brass-plated steel need different classification. Consumer screws sold in Great Britain must be safe for foreseeable use. Cambridge China Bridge sources brass wood screws.
UK duty on brass wood screws
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 November 2026, solid brass wood screws under 7415 33 00 00 carry 0% duty from China. The supplied snapshot records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for this line. The table shows product variants sharing that commodity line.
Heading 7415 covers copper and copper alloy fasteners, including brass screws. Brass-plated steel screws belong to heading 7318 and have their own rates. Confirm the material and commodity code before ordering. See the copper and brass fasteners guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid brass countersunk wood screws | 7415 33 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the brass, head and timber application
Specify solid brass, the agreed alloy composition, screw length, shank and thread dimensions, head profile, drive shape and finish. Include a drawing and approved samples. State the timber, pilot-hole arrangement and intended fitting so the factory can reproduce the installation trial.
For consumer screws sold in Great Britain, general product safety rules require safety in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Agree installation information and assess foreseeable breakage or sharp-edge risks alongside the material checks.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative mixed-size batch of solid brass wood screws for a hardware distributor under 7415 33 00 00, invoiced at £22,000 free on board, with £900 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £22,900. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £22,900, so it is £4,580. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Material: check the alloy analysis against the order and cut a sample to exclude brass-plated steel.
Dimensions and drive: measure length, shank, thread and head profile; check the intended screwdriver fits without excessive movement.
Installation: drive samples into the intended timber using the agreed pilot holes, checking for split heads, twisted shanks and poor seating.
Finish and packing: compare colour with the approved sample, inspect burrs and damaged slots, and check carton contents against the packing list. Use the inspection guide to brief the inspector.
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What goes wrong
An order described only as brass screws can arrive as brass-plated steel or a different brass alloy. Heads can snap during driving, slots can deform, and inconsistent countersinks can leave heads standing proud of the fitting.
Keep the approved sample, drawing and installation trial together. Check production samples before shipment and repeat the material, dimensional and fitting checks on arrival before releasing stock.
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 brass wood screws from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot records 0% under 7415 33 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Are brass-plated steel wood screws classified as brass?
No. Brass-plated steel fasteners belong to heading 7318. Confirm whether the screw is solid brass before selecting the commodity code.
How do I check that wood screws are solid brass?
Check alloy analysis against the ordered composition and cut a sample to inspect the core. Surface colour alone cannot establish the material.
What should I test before accepting brass wood screws?
Check dimensions, screwdriver fit and head seating, then drive samples into the intended timber with the agreed pilot holes. Look for head breakage and slot deformation.