Sourcing cordless leaf blowers from China

UK duty on cordless leaf blowers

Heading 8467 covers tools for working in the hand, including tools with a self-contained electric motor. For a hand-held cordless leaf blower, check 8467 29 20 00, covering other electric tools capable of operation without an external power source. The table repeats this line for different buying configurations; these are not separate tariff categories.

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 December 2026, the cordless-tool line carries 2% duty for goods from China. Other qualifying tool parts under 8467 99 00 90 carry 0%. The supplied record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls for these lines.

Confirm the actual operating design, hand-held configuration and contents of the shipment with your customs broker. Separately supplied batteries and chargers need their own classification review. Use finding your commodity code. For the wider heading, see hedge trimmers.

Specify airflow, battery fit and the clearing task

Define the leaves, surface and working conditions: dry leaves on paving present a different trial from wet leaves on grass. Specify airflow and airspeed with the nozzle and operating mode used for each claim. Agree continuous runtime at the intended working setting, including how the supplier demonstrates any boost function.

Name the battery platform, pack, charger and UK plug where supplied. Confirm mechanical fit, electrical compatibility, battery retention, replacement availability, nozzle locking and intake protection. Trial the approved combination for clearing performance, balance, heat and unexpected shutdowns.

For Great Britain supply, obtain the exact model's declaration of conformity, English instructions, conformity marking and supporting technical evidence. For outdoor-noise compliance, check the guaranteed sound power label and request the corresponding measurement documentation. Review the supplied battery configuration and electrical compliance evidence through testing and certification support.

Worked duty example

Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 52 hand-held cordless leaf blower bodies under 8467 29 20 00, invoiced at £2,025 free on board, with £468 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,493. Duty at 2% is £49.86. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,542.86, so it is £508.57. Import taxes total £558.43; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £49.86 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.

Inspection checklist

Identity and documents: match the model, battery, charger, nozzle and controls to the approved sample and supporting documents; check the conformity marking and guaranteed sound power label.

Assembly and protection: inspect housing joints, intake grille, nozzle lock, battery latch and terminals. Check that the specified pack seats securely and that controls operate consistently.

Clearing trial: repeat the agreed leaf-clearing task with the specified nozzle, battery and operating mode. Record runtime, clearing performance, heat, shutdowns and abnormal vibration.

Delivery condition: inspect cartons, housings and supplied packs for damage; reconcile accessories, English instructions and replacement-part references with the order.

What goes wrong

A headline airspeed can conceal a narrow nozzle or a boost setting that cannot sustain the intended task. A runtime claim measured at a gentle setting may not describe wet-leaf clearing. Keep the nozzle, battery, surface and operating mode fixed when comparing samples and deliveries.

A substituted battery, fan or controller can change runtime, heating and noise while leaving the casing unchanged. Hold unexplained substitutions for review against the approved specification and documents. Electrical equipment producers must register annually; supplied batteries also bring battery producer responsibilities. Check the applicable registration route before sale.

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.