Sourcing cone crushers from China
Cone crushers and relevant heading 8474 parts from China carry 0% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed in the supplied tariff data. Before supplying new crushers in Great Britain, confirm the applicable machinery safety, marking and instruction requirements with the relevant authority. Cambridge China Bridge sources cone crushers.
Cone crusher duty and classification
Heading 8474 covers machinery for processing stone, ores and other solid mineral substances. Cone crushers fall within crushing or grinding machines, code 8474 20 00 00. The table also covers parts and separately supplied screening machines used alongside a crusher; these are separate goods descriptions, not alternative codes for the complete crusher.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, the selected lines carried 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied data lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions, steel measures or attached import controls. This tariff position does not replace machinery safety checks.
Confirm the commodity code using the complete specification, particularly for mobile plant and separately shipped components. Self-propelled plant can be classified as vehicles. For related equipment across this heading, see jaw crushers.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cone crushers for stone and mineral materials | 8474 20 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Crusher parts of cast iron or cast steel | 8474 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other parts of heading 8474 machinery | 8474 90 90 00 | 0% | None |
| Separately supplied screening machines for a crushing line | 8474 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the crushing chamber and operating duty
State the stone or ore, feed grading, moisture, abrasiveness, required product grading and throughput. Agree the chamber profile, mantle and concave grades, closed-side setting range, motor supply and mounting arrangement. Specify the lubrication system, oil cooling, hydraulic adjustment and tramp-release arrangement. Ask for drawings showing access for liner changes and connections to the rest of the crushing line.
Confirm with the relevant authority how the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 apply to the cone crusher, including marking, guarding, emergency stops and English instructions for new machines supplied in Great Britain. The responsible person must ensure the technical file is compiled and available on request. Ask for the declaration for the exact model and settle compliance evidence through testing and certification before shipment.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: A compact stationary cone crusher, illustrative order only under 8474 20 00 00, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £6,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £38,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £38,000, so it is £7,600. 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
Chamber and liners: check mantle and concave identification, material reports, hardness results, seating surfaces and adjustment against the agreed drawings. Confirm replacement liners match the supplied chamber.
Lubrication and hydraulics: inspect hoses, filters, seals and connections. During the factory trial, record oil pressure, temperature, leaks and the operation of adjustment and release functions.
Loaded performance: use material close to yours, record feed and product grading, throughput, power draw and vibration, and compare them with agreed acceptance criteria rather than catalogue capacity.
Arrival and safety: check transport damage, loose fasteners, drive guards, emergency stops, isolation points, nameplate, declaration and English instructions. Reconcile the packing list with liners, tools and spares, and agree a commissioning check before operation.
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What goes wrong
A chamber selected for different feed can produce the wrong grading or fall short of the promised output. Soft or mismatched liners wear quickly; poor seating can loosen them. Lubrication contamination, inadequate cooling and leaking hydraulic connections can interrupt operation. A trial without representative material gives little evidence of performance on your aggregate.
Agree a witnessed loaded trial and retain its settings and results. Match liner drawings and material evidence to the shipped parts, and inspect hose protection, guards and packing before loading. Record arrival damage and missing items before commissioning. Use quality inspection to define what the inspector must measure and report.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on cone crushers from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 0% duty for crushing or grinding machines under 8474 20 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed.
Do Chinese cone crushers need CE or UKCA marking?
Confirm the applicable marking and English-instruction requirements with the relevant authority before placing new cone crushers on the Great Britain market. Ask for the declaration of conformity for the exact machine and check its guards and emergency stops.
How do I check a cone crusher's quoted capacity?
Agree a loaded factory trial using stone or ore close to yours. Record feed grading, chamber profile, closed-side setting, output grading, throughput and power draw.
What spare parts should I order with a cone crusher?
Agree replacement mantles and concaves matched to the chamber, plus seals, filters and other service parts identified in the manual. Check drawings and part references rather than relying on a model name alone.