Sourcing copper roasting pans from China
Copper roasting pans from China under heading 7418 carry 0% UK duty across the relevant lines, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the applicable food-contact safety requirements with the relevant authority. Agree the lining and intended oven use before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources copper roasting pans.
Zero duty on copper roasting pans
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 7418 covers copper table, kitchen and household articles, alongside scourers and sanitary ware. The supplied lines all carry 0% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing measures, suspensions or attached import controls.
For roasting pans, the relevant kitchenware distinctions are hand-made articles under 7418 10 90 10 and other articles under 7418 10 90 90. The table separates lining options within these codes; lining variants are not separate tariff lines. Copper-plated steel or aluminium articles are classified by their base metal.
Give your customs broker the body construction, lining details and manufacturing method, then confirm the commodity code. For another copper cookware family within the wider heading, see copper jam pans. Zero duty does not remove import VAT; see UK import duty and VAT.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-made copper roasting pans, tin-lined | 7418 10 90 10 | 0% | None |
| Other copper roasting pans, tin-lined | 7418 10 90 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the copper body, lining and oven use
Specify whether the body is copper throughout or a layered construction. Agree wall and base thickness, internal dimensions, depth, corner shape, rim finish and overall width including handles. Check the approved sample fits the intended oven and accommodates the agreed rack without rocking or scraping the lining.
Choose tin or stainless steel lining and define coverage at corners, the rim and around rivets. Confirm the applicable food-contact migration requirements and any lead restrictions for tin linings with the relevant authority. National food-contact regulations provide enforcement provisions for food-contact legislation.
Ask for food-contact assessment and migration test evidence matching the finished pan and intended foods. Agree oven temperature, exposure time, cleaning method and any hob-use claims with the supplier and testing laboratory. Include handle materials and attachments in the use specification. Arrange testing and certification before approving production.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 50 stainless-steel-lined copper roasting pans; illustrative order under 7418 10 90 90, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,600. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,600, so it is £1,520. 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
Body: measure wall and base thickness against the approved specification, verify the claimed construction, check base flatness and compare dimensions including handles.
Lining: inspect corners, rims and rivet areas for exposed copper, gaps, scratches or separation. Match food-contact reports to the supplied construction and check lead evidence for tin lining.
Handles and rack: check rivets and welds for movement, test lifting with the agreed load, and verify that handles remain secure after the agreed oven-use trial. Check rack fit and sharp edges.
Finish and packing: inspect for dents, tarnish and polishing residue. Check that racks and adjacent pans cannot rub the lining in transit. Open arrival cartons and compare their protection with the approved packing sample.
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What goes wrong
A copper-coloured surface can conceal a different body material. Thin walls, uneven bases and loose handles may escape a photograph-based sample approval. Tin lining can wear through, while poorly bonded stainless steel can separate. Corners and rivet areas need particular attention because an otherwise clean-looking lining may have gaps.
Reject unsupported oven-use claims and reports for a different lining or construction. Keep an approved sample and require agreement before material substitutions. Prevent racks from scratching the lining and protect handles from carton pressure. Use the quality inspection guide to plan checks before shipment and on arrival.
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 copper roasting pans from China?
The supplied tariff data, read on 4 October 2026, records 0% duty on the relevant heading 7418 lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Should I order tin-lined or stainless-steel-lined copper roasting pans?
Choose against the intended oven use and cleaning method. Agree lining coverage and obtain food-contact evidence for the finished pan. Confirm any lead restrictions for tin lining with the relevant authority.
Are copper-plated steel roasting pans classified as copper pans?
Copper-plated steel or aluminium articles are classified by their base metal. Send the full construction specification to your customs broker before confirming the code.
How do I check whether copper roasting pan handles are secure?
Inspect rivets and welds for movement, then test lifting with an agreed load and repeat the checks after an agreed oven-use trial. Include the handles in the approved sample specification.