Sourcing Ferroniobium from China
Ferroniobium from China carries a flat 0% UK import duty under 7202 93 00 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Check UK REACH registration responsibilities and chemical classification before importing or supplying it. Buy against agreed chemistry and particle size. Cambridge China Bridge sources ferroniobium.
Ferroniobium duty under heading 7202
Heading 7202 covers ferro-alloys. Ferroniobium has its own line, 7202 93 00 00. The supplied tariff snapshot contains only this ferroniobium line, so the table does not add unrelated alloys or invent separate codes for different grades.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, ferroniobium of Chinese origin carried 0% duty. The supplied line lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, tariff suspension, steel measure or attached import control. Ferroniobium is also listed as an exception to the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism in our published ferro-alloy guidance.
Confirm the commodity code against the actual alloy analysis before shipment. For another alloy within the wider heading, see ferrovanadium from China.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferroniobium | 7202 93 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify niobium analysis and lump size
State the required niobium content and contractual limits for carbon, phosphorus, sulphur and aluminium. Specify the particle-size range, allowable fines, net weight and packaging. Ask for a batch analysis certificate rather than accepting a product name as proof of grade. Agree representative sampling, retained samples and the independent laboratory whose result settles a dispute.
Before a first import, assess whether UK REACH registration is required. Chemical-supply law establishes a duty to classify chemicals; assess the actual ferroniobium grade and form. If it is hazardous and supplied for workplace use, a safety data sheet is required. Request safety information matching the material being purchased.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 1 tonne of ferroniobium; values are illustrative under 7202 93 00 00, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £32,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £32,500, so it is £6,500. 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
Analysis: check representative samples independently for niobium and the agreed impurity limits, then compare results with the batch certificate.
Size and fines: screen a representative sample against the agreed size range and fines allowance; check material below the surface of each sampled package.
Traceability: match package batch marks, analysis certificates and retained samples; investigate mixed or missing identifiers.
Packing and weight: check net weight, damaged bags or drums, moisture and foreign material on arrival. Record findings before releasing the batch for use.
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What goes wrong
A certificate may describe a different batch, while the delivered material has less niobium or more impurities than agreed. Excess fines, mixed grades and damaged packaging also create disputes. Sampling only accessible surface lumps can miss variation within the shipment.
Agree acceptance and dispute procedures before ordering. Keep disputed material separate and use retained samples for the agreed laboratory comparison. Our quality inspection guide explains how to turn purchase specifications into inspection checks.
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 ferroniobium from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot shows 0% duty under 7202 93 00 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
What should a ferroniobium specification include?
Niobium content, impurity limits, particle-size range, fines allowance, net weight and packaging. Agree sampling and the laboratory used to resolve disputed analysis.
Does ferroniobium need UK REACH checks?
Before a first import, assess whether registration is required. Check chemical classification too; hazardous chemicals supplied for workplace use require a safety data sheet.
Is ferroniobium covered by the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism?
Confirm with HMRC or your customs broker whether ferroniobium falls within the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism. Check ferroniobium specifically rather than assuming it has the same treatment as ferronickel or ferrochromium.