Sourcing ceramic squat toilet pans from China
Ceramic squat toilet pans from China carry 6% UK duty across the porcelain and other ceramic lines. Confirm whether the exact model falls within construction product marking and declaration requirements before selling in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources ceramic squat toilet pans.
UK duty on ceramic squat toilet pans
Heading 6910 covers ceramic sanitary fixtures, including toilet pans. Squat pans fall within the porcelain or china line or the other ceramics line according to their material. The table separates product variants within these shared codes; trap design does not create a separate tariff line.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, both lines carried 6% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension listed. Both attach a waste import control. Waste shipment controls apply only when the material is waste; confirm the declaration or other requirement for your shipment with your customs broker. The supplied data also lists waste export controls and a cultural-object export licence measure.
Confirm the body material and product description using finding your commodity code. For the wider product family, see tiles, sanitaryware and pipes.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squat toilet pans of porcelain or china | 6910 10 00 00 | 6% | None |
| Squat toilet pans of other ceramics | 6910 90 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the outlet, trap and flushing arrangement
Agree a dimensioned drawing showing the overall footprint, installation depth, outlet position and diameter, inlet connection and fixing arrangement. State whether the trap is integral or supplied separately, which flushing arrangement will be used, and exactly which connectors and fittings are included. Approve a sample against the intended installation before ordering.
Specify body material, glaze colour, footrest texture and acceptance criteria for cracks, chips, pinholes and distortion. Ask for evidence supporting flushing and water-use claims for the exact pan and flushing arrangement.
Check whether the exact model is covered by a designated construction product standard or technical assessment. Confirm with the relevant authority which performance declarations and conformity markings apply, including whether CE marking is accepted for the model in Great Britain. Obtain the applicable declaration and test basis before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative small distributor order of porcelain squat toilet pans under 6910 10 00 00, invoiced at £16,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £17,500. Duty at 6% is £1,050. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £18,550, so it is £3,710. Import taxes total £4,760; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,050 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure sampled pans against the drawing, including outlet position, installation depth and mating connections; trial-fit the specified fittings.
Ceramic body: check glaze coverage, footrests, rim and outlet for chips, cracks, sharp edges and distortion against the approved sample.
Flushing: test the agreed pan and flushing arrangement together for wash coverage, clearance and leakage at connections.
Arrival: inspect cartons and pallets before unpacking, photograph damage, count pans and fittings, and check cushioning around outlets and exposed edges.
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What goes wrong
An outlet that looks similar in a photograph can miss the planned drain connection. A different trap arrangement can change the installation depth, while a pan tested with a different flushing arrangement may leave areas unwashed. Tie the drawing, approved sample and functional test to the model on the purchase order.
Glaze can hide fine cracks, and exposed outlets can chip when pans move inside their cartons. Record defects before shipment and on arrival, and agree how damaged or non-conforming pieces will be handled. Use a written quality inspection brief.
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 ceramic squat toilet pans from China?
Both the porcelain or china line and the other ceramics line carried 6% on the supplied tariff read date, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension listed.
Do ceramic squat toilet pans need CE or UKCA marking?
Confirm the applicable declaration and marking requirements, including acceptance of CE marking in Great Britain, with the relevant authority.
Can I use my existing flushing arrangement?
Ask the factory to confirm the inlet connection and test the exact pan with your intended flushing arrangement. Approve wash coverage, clearance and connection tightness before ordering.
How do I reduce breakage in a squat pan shipment?
Agree packing that prevents movement and protects outlets, rims and corners. Inspect packed samples before loading, then photograph damaged packaging and pans when the shipment arrives.