Sourcing Cyclohexene Oxide from China
Cyclohexene oxide from China carries 0% UK import duty under 2910 90 00 15, with no listed trade remedy. For supply in Great Britain, the importer must ensure correct labelling and packaging and check UK REACH registration responsibilities. Cambridge China Bridge sources cyclohexene oxide.
Cyclohexene oxide duty and commodity code
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 October 2026, cyclohexene oxide, listed as 1,2-epoxycyclohexane with chemical identity number 286-20-4, falls under 2910 90 00 15. Heading 2910 covers epoxides and related compounds with a three-membered ring. The supplied tariff data contains only this dedicated cyclohexene oxide line.
The duty for goods from China is 0%. The supplied data lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. The UK Trade Tariff attaches a waste export control to this line. Ask your customs broker to confirm its relevance to the shipment. If the material is waste subject to notification controls, it cannot be shipped until the destination, dispatch and transit authorities have consented.
Confirm the commodity code against the chemical identity, composition and supplier documents before ordering. For other products within the heading, see our epichlorohydrin and epoxides guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexene oxide (1,2-epoxycyclohexane) | 2910 90 00 15 | 0% | None |
Specify cyclohexene oxide by identity and batch assay
Put cyclohexene oxide, the tariff name 1,2-epoxycyclohexane and identity number 286-20-4 on the specification. State whether you want the neat substance or a solution. Agree assay by gas chromatography, water content, impurity reporting and acceptable appearance. Ask for the test methods and a certificate of analysis tied to the production batch.
Agree container material, closure, seal and storage instructions with the supplier and your receiving team. Request an English safety data sheet for the exact material offered. Compare a representative sample with the material already qualified for your process, using the same analytical methods.
For supply in Great Britain, the supply chain is responsible for correct labelling and packaging before the chemical is placed on the market. If you have not imported this substance before, consider whether registration is required. Confirm with HSE how your annual import volume and any only-representative coverage affect your registration position; check our UK REACH guide.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative business trial order of cyclohexene oxide in drums under 2910 90 00 15, invoiced at £24,000 free on board, with £3,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £27,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £27,500, so it is £5,500. 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 the order, drum labels, safety data sheet and batch certificate to cyclohexene oxide and identity number 286-20-4.
Assay: have a suitably equipped laboratory compare batch purity and the impurity profile with the agreed gas chromatography method and acceptance criteria.
Water: test against the agreed water limit using the Karl Fischer method; compare the result with the certificate for the delivered batch.
Drums: check seals, closures, leakage, corrosion and batch identification before releasing stock. Arrange sampling through trained personnel. Use our quality inspection guide to agree the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A certificate can describe the supplier's standard grade rather than the delivered batch. A solution can also be offered against an enquiry for neat cyclohexene oxide. Missing impurity results or a different assay method make quotations difficult to compare. Require a batch-specific certificate and test the supplied sample before approving the grade.
Leaking closures, mismatched labels and missing safety information leave the receiving team unable to release the delivery confidently. Hold suspect stock while the supplier and laboratory resolve the discrepancy. Agree the acceptance criteria and the handling of rejected material before shipment.
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 cyclohexene oxide from China?
The supplied tariff data records 0% duty under 2910 90 00 15 on 5 October 2026, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Is cyclohexene oxide the same as epoxycyclohexane?
For this guide, cyclohexene oxide is the substance listed in the tariff as 1,2-epoxycyclohexane, identity number 286-20-4. Match that identity across the order and supplier documents.
Do I need UK REACH registration for cyclohexene oxide?
Confirm with HSE whether your annual imports require registration and whether any only-representative coverage applies. Confirm the route and substance coverage before ordering.
What should I test before accepting a batch?
Check identity, gas chromatography assay, the agreed impurity profile and water content. Match the results to the delivered batch certificate and inspect drum seals and closures.