Sourcing ceramic tactile paving tiles from China
UK duty is 4% across relevant lines, plus 69.70% residual anti-dumping duty or named-exporter rates of 13.90% to 36.50%. Confirm with the relevant authority whether the ceramic tiles require a manufacturer's declaration of performance and product marking. Match the tactile profile to the project drawing and check batch performance. Cambridge China Bridge sources ceramic tactile paving tiles.
4% duty plus anti-dumping duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6907 covers ceramic paving tiles and finishing ceramics, including ceramic tactile paving tiles. The paving-tile lines divide by water absorption. The finishing line is for finishing ceramics, not a substitute classification for complete tactile tiles. For the wider product family, see ceramic paving flags.
The relevant lines carry 4% duty and 69.70% residual anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods. Named-exporter rates of 13.90% to 36.50% depend on the required invoice. No suspensions are recorded in the supplied snapshot. The large-format anti-dumping exclusion does not apply where the largest surface relief exceeds 3 mm, so do not assume that a larger tactile tile qualifies. Confirm the exporter, invoice and raised profile before ordering.
The tariff attaches an import waste control and also displays waste-export and cultural-goods export entries. For waste subject to notification controls entering England, the Chinese exporter must apply to its dispatch-country competent authority for consent. Ask your customs broker to confirm the requirements for the actual goods and movement. Use absorption results and product drawings to confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic tactile paving tiles with water absorption not exceeding 0.5% | 6907 21 00 00 | 4% | 69.70% residual anti-dumping |
| Ceramic tactile paving tiles with water absorption over 0.5% but not over 10% | 6907 22 00 00 | 4% | 69.70% residual anti-dumping |
| Ceramic tactile paving tiles with water absorption over 10% | 6907 23 00 00 | 4% | 69.70% residual anti-dumping |
| Ceramic finishing pieces for tactile paving installations | 6907 40 00 00 | 4% | 69.70% residual anti-dumping |
Specify the raised profile and outdoor performance
Send a project-approved drawing identifying the tactile surface, raised-feature shape, height, spacing, orientation, tile dimensions and thickness. For blister surfaces, transport guidance describes straight rows of flat-topped blisters, 5mm (±0.5mm) high. Agree the colour and contrast against the adjoining paving, edge details, laying pattern and bedding arrangement. Approve a sample layout with the project designer before committing to production.
Specify water absorption, breaking strength, frost resistance for outdoor use and slip resistance for the actual finish. Confirm with the relevant authority which declaration of performance and product marking requirements apply under construction product rules, and obtain the applicable documents and marking. CE marking remains available for construction products placed on the Great Britain market. Ask for test reports identifying the ceramic body and raised finish you are buying; arrange testing and certification where evidence needs checking.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: A palletised order of ceramic tactile paving tiles, illustrative only; assess anti-dumping duty separately under 6907 21 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 4% is £700. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £18,200, so it is £3,640. Import taxes total £4,340; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £700 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Profile: measure raised-feature height, spacing and shape against the approved drawing; dry-lay samples to check continuity across joints and the intended orientation.
Dimensions: check length, width, thickness, flatness and edge condition; look for rocking tiles, cracks and chipped raised features.
Performance: match absorption, strength, frost and slip test evidence to the ordered product and finish; compare production samples with the approved sample.
Colour and packing: compare tiles from different pallets in daylight, check shade and batch identification, and inspect separators, corner protection and pallet restraint. Repeat damage checks on arrival.
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What goes wrong
A factory may reproduce the appearance while changing the raised profile, spacing or orientation. Rounded or chipped features, bowed tiles and uneven joints can spoil the intended surface. A polished sample can also differ from the production finish. Put the drawing, approved sample and acceptance checks into the order, then inspect before dispatch and on arrival.
Buyers can miss anti-dumping duty or assume that tile size alone secures an exclusion. Measure the relief and confirm the exporter-specific position before accepting the landed-cost calculation. Keep damaged and mismatched batches separate while agreeing replacements. See quality inspection explained.
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 tactile paving tiles from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot shows 4% duty across the relevant lines, plus 69.70% residual anti-dumping duty. Check whether an exporter-specific rate applies before ordering.
Are large ceramic tactile paving tiles exempt from anti-dumping duty?
Do not assume so. The large-format exclusion does not apply where the largest surface relief exceeds 3 mm. Confirm dimensions, relief and the exporter's invoice with your customs broker.
What should I specify for ceramic blister paving?
Provide the project drawing for profile, spacing, orientation, colour and dimensions. Transport guidance describes straight rows of flat-topped blisters, 5mm (±0.5mm) high. Approve a sample layout.
How do I check ceramic tactile tiles for outdoor use?
Ask for absorption, breaking-strength, frost-resistance and slip results for the ordered body and finish. Inspect raised features, flatness, batch colour and packing, then check for damage on arrival.