Sourcing plaster ceiling roses from China

Zero duty on decorative plaster ceiling roses

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 22 November 2026, heading 6809 covers articles of plaster or compositions based on plaster. Decorative plaster ceiling roses fall within other articles, code 6809 90 00 00. The table shows design variants within this same commodity line, rather than separate tariff classifications.

The recorded duty for goods from China is 0%, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure, suspension or attached import control on the ceiling-rose line. The unornamented board lines carry a waste import control; an importer buying those goods should confirm the requirement with their customs broker.

Confirm the material composition and finished article with your broker using finding your commodity code. For boards and other plaster products, see the wider plaster guide.

Mould detail, centre opening and fixing method

Specify the plaster composition, reinforcement, diameter, overall depth, centre opening and back-face shape. Supply a dimensioned drawing and approve a physical sample showing the relief, edge detail and surface finish. Agree whether the rose arrives unfinished or coated, and how defects will be assessed before painting.

Confirm with Trading Standards which product safety regulations apply to decorative plaster roses sold to consumers in Great Britain. Products should only be sold after safety compliance has been demonstrated appropriately. Ask for fixing instructions suited to the rose's weight and intended ceiling surface, and trial the proposed installation before approving production.

Worked duty example

Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 1,500 decorative plaster ceiling roses; FOB and freight values are illustrative under 6809 90 00 00, invoiced at £7,500 free on board, with £2,400 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,900. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,900, so it is £1,980. 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

Shape: compare sampled roses with the approved drawing and sample; check diameter, depth, centre opening and whether the back sits flat.

Surface: inspect raised details and edges for chips, pinholes, casting seams and cracks; examine the back as well as the visible face.

Installation: check the supplied fixing instructions and trial the rose against the intended ceiling surface and light fitting.

Packing: check individual support, dividers and protection around raised details; unpack a trial carton after handling and record breakage. Use the inspection guide to brief the inspector.

What goes wrong

Raised leaves and narrow rims chip when roses touch inside a carton. A cracked rose may look intact until unpacked or fitted. Damp packing can leave marks, while a distorted back creates gaps against the ceiling. Photograph damage on arrival and retain the packing while investigating.

Mould changes can soften the relief or shift the centre opening, leaving production pieces different from the approved sample. Agree how the factory will control mould changes and check production pieces before shipment. Resolve poor fit and inconsistent finish before the goods leave China.

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.