Sourcing cold mix asphalt from China
Cold mix asphalt from China under heading 2715 carries 0% UK duty across the supplied line. The tariff attaches waste controls, so confirm the material's waste status before shipment. Check classification and labelling for sale in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources cold mix asphalt.
Cold mix asphalt duty and waste controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 2715 covers bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar or mineral tar pitch. This guide concerns cold mix asphalt supplied as aggregate coated with binder for repairs. The supplied facts contain a single commodity line; the table describes cold mix product forms sharing that code.
Goods from China under 2715 00 00 00 carry 0% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension recorded. The tariff attaches import and export waste controls. Confirm waste status and the applicable procedure with your customs broker and waste authority. For a shipment from China into England subject to notification controls, shipment must wait for consent from the Environment Agency and the other competent authorities involved.
Confirm the commodity code using the formulation, binder source and intended use. See the bituminous mixtures guide for the wider heading and the import duty and VAT guide for the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagged cold mix asphalt for pothole repairs | 2715 00 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify grading, binder and repair conditions
State whether the material is for potholes, patch repairs or trench reinstatement. Agree aggregate type and grading, binder type and content, solvent or emulsion composition, permitted moisture and packing weight. Specify application temperature, repair depth, substrate preparation, compaction equipment and conditions for reopening to traffic. Ask the factory to distinguish temporary repairs from the performance you expect for the intended installation.
Approve a sample through a repair trial using the intended substrate and compaction method. Agree workability after storage, resistance to displacement, edge adhesion and behaviour in wet conditions. Obtain storage instructions and a safety data sheet matching the formulation; request flash-point information for solvent-containing mixes.
For sale in Great Britain, ask HSE to confirm the competence requirements for whoever undertakes classification and labelling, and ensure correct labelling and packaging before supply. Check the formulation's UK REACH position with your chemical adviser. Review applicable construction-product standards and technical assessment documents: products not covered or not fully covered by a designated standard may be covered by a technical assessment document. Use testing and certification support to plan the checks.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 20 tonnes of bagged cold mix asphalt under 2715 00 00 00, invoiced at £5,160 free on board, with £1,800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,960. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,960, so it is £1,392. 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
Identity: match batch markings, ingredient declaration, batch results and safety data sheet to the approved formulation.
Mix condition: sample across the consignment and compare aggregate grading, binder coating, segregation, free liquid and hard lumps with the retained sample.
Repair trial: check spreading, compaction, edge adhesion, loose aggregate and displacement under the agreed application conditions.
Packing: check bag seams, tub lids, leakage, pallet stability and actual pack weights. Record discrepancies using the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A changed binder or aggregate grading can produce a mix that spreads easily but remains soft or sheds stones after compaction. Damaged packaging can allow solvent loss and leave hard lumps. A factory trial on a dry, clean surface may hide poor adhesion in the buyer's intended repair conditions. Compare the delivered batch with the approved sample and repeat the agreed repair trial.
Do not accept a recycled-content description as the answer to waste status. Ask for the material's origin and processing history, then have your broker confirm the tariff's attached waste-control requirements before shipment. Keep the approved formulation and batch documents together so substitutions can be identified.
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 cold mix asphalt from China?
The supplied tariff facts record 0% duty under 2715 00 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Does cold mix asphalt need waste import consent?
Confirm waste status with your broker. If the China-to-England shipment is subject to waste notification controls, consent from the Environment Agency and the other competent authorities is needed before shipment.
What should I specify for bagged cold mix asphalt?
Specify aggregate grading, binder type and content, pack weight, storage conditions, application temperature, repair depth and compaction method. Agree a repair trial and acceptance checks before production.
How do I check cold mix asphalt on arrival?
Inspect seals, leaks, batch identity and pack weights. Check binder coating, segregation and hard lumps, then trial compaction and edge adhesion on the intended repair substrate.