Sourcing clock cases from China
Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of chapter 91, and their parts, from China pay 0% UK duty on both lines of heading 9112, with no anti-dumping duty. Clock makers and restorers check material and finish, the fit of the movement and dial, the glass or crystal, hinges and packing.
0% duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 16 November 2026, heading 9112 covers clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of chapter 91, and parts thereof. Both lines carried 0% on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.
Watch cases are covered in our watch cases guide, and movements in our clock movements guide; confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock cases and similar cases | 9112 20 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Parts of clock cases | 9112 90 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specifying a case
Specify material (wood species, metal, resin or glass), dimensions and the movement and dial space, bezel and glass, back and access, finish and colour against the sample, hanging or standing hardware, and packing. Wooden cases in exotic timbers should be checked for CITES-listed species before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 walnut mantel clock cases under 9112 20 00 00, invoiced at £16,000 free on board, with £900 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £16,900. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £16,900, so it is £3,380. 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
Fit: fit your movement, dial and hands into sample cases.
Finish: check colour, gloss and joints against the sample.
Packing: drop-test a packed carton, especially with glass. See our quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
Clock case orders fail on fit, finish and breakage. Movement space is too shallow, finish differs from the sample, and glass bezels break in transit.
Cambridge China Bridge sources components for UK watchmakers, clock makers and repairers from small lots; see small orders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on clock cases from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 16 November 2026, clock cases and parts under heading 9112 carried 0% from China.
Are clock case parts in the same heading?
Yes. Heading 9112 covers cases and their parts.
What should I check before ordering wooden cases?
The timber species, including whether it is CITES-listed, and the fit of your movement.
How do I reduce glass breakage?
Specify inner packing that holds the glass and drop-test a packed carton.