Sourcing Foundry Sand Mixers from China
Foundry sand mixers and relevant heading 8474 parts from China carry 0% UK duty across the selected lines, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Before supplying complete mixers in Great Britain, confirm the applicable machinery safety, marking and instruction requirements with the relevant authority. Cambridge China Bridge sources foundry sand mixers.
Duty on foundry sand mixers
Heading 8474 covers machinery for processing mineral substances, including mixing or kneading sand. Foundry sand mixers fit the description of other mixing or kneading machines. The table also includes associated sand screening equipment and machinery parts; these are separate goods rather than alternative codes for the complete mixer.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, all selected lines carried 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls. Import VAT is separate from customs duty.
Confirm the commodity code using the machine's function, material and supplied configuration. Check separately shipped parts individually. For other mineral-processing machinery, see crushers and concrete mixers.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other mineral mixing machines, including foundry sand mixers | 8474 39 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Sand screening or separating machines for associated preparation | 8474 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Cast iron or cast steel parts of heading 8474 machinery | 8474 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other parts of heading 8474 machinery | 8474 90 90 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the sand recipe and mixing process
State whether you need a batch muller for green sand or a continuous mixer for chemically bonded sand. Specify sand grading, moisture, reclaimed-sand content, binder chemistry and the usable output with your recipe. Agree how mixing uniformity and moulding suitability will be checked, rather than accepting a capacity claim based on dry sand alone.
Specify binder pumps, dosing calibration, mixing tools, liner material, discharge arrangement and cleaning access. Confirm the electrical supply, extraction connections and interfaces with your sand feed and moulding equipment. Agree a material trial and record the settings used.
Before supplying complete mixers in Great Britain, confirm the applicable machinery safety requirements with the relevant authority, including marking, guarding, emergency stops and English instructions. The responsible person must ensure that a technical file is compiled and available on request. Employers must protect workers from dust and fume hazards; agree extraction arrangements before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: A batch-type foundry sand mixer, illustrative order under 8474 39 00 00, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £6,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £38,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £38,000, so it is £7,600. 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
Mixing and dosing: trial the agreed sand and binder recipe, check pump calibration and sample discharged sand for uniformity, lumps and unmixed material.
Wear parts and drive: compare liners, paddles or muller wheels, shafts, bearings and gearbox specifications with the order; check clearances, seals, vibration and leakage.
Safety and documents: check guards, access interlocks, emergency stops and isolation arrangements; match the machine identification to its declaration of conformity and English instructions.
Arrival and installation: inspect the trough, discharge gate and electrical cabinet for transit damage; check loose components and extraction connections before commissioning.
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What goes wrong
A mixer can achieve its quoted throughput yet produce unusable moulding sand. Poor binder dosing, uneven feed or worn mixing tools can leave lumps and inconsistent sand. Binder left in the trough can harden and obstruct discharge. Agree a trial using your recipe and a cleaning demonstration before shipment.
Incorrect liner material, poorly sealed bearings and undersized drives can increase wear or cause overheating. Missing guards and unsuitable extraction connections also create installation problems. Compare the delivered machine with the approved specification and arrange quality inspection around the material trial and document checks.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on foundry sand mixers from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 0% duty for other mixing machines under 8474 39 00 00 and the selected associated equipment and parts, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Do foundry sand mixers need UKCA or CE marking?
Confirm the applicable machinery safety requirements for complete mixers supplied in Great Britain with the relevant authority, including marking, guarding, emergency stops and English instructions. Check the declaration of conformity for the supplied model.
How do I check a foundry sand mixer's capacity?
Run the agreed sand and binder recipe at the proposed feed rate. Record usable output, dosing settings and mixing uniformity. A dry-sand throughput demonstration alone does not establish suitability for your moulding process.
What spare parts should I order with a sand mixer?
Agree replacement liners, paddles or muller wheels, seals and binder-pump service parts for the exact model. Obtain drawings and material specifications so replacements fit and match the intended duty.