Sourcing galvanised restraint straps from China
The supplied tariff lines show a flat 2% UK duty for galvanised restraint straps from China, subject to confirming the commodity code. Match the strap, fixings and performance evidence to the intended wall or roof connection before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources galvanised restraint straps.
Duty and classification for restraint straps
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 7326 covers other articles of iron or steel. The supplied building-use and residual steel-article lines both carry 2% duty for goods from China. The table separates strap forms for purchasing purposes; repeated codes are not separate tariff lines.
Neither candidate line has an anti-dumping or countervailing measure, steel measure or suspension in the supplied data. The residual line attaches a torture-goods import prohibition and an export restriction. Ask your customs broker to confirm the scope of the import ban and how the tariff control applies to your building straps.
Confirm the commodity code using the drawing, manufacturing process and intended use. Do not treat a supplier's code as approval. See steel structures and fabrications for related structural products. Confirm with HMRC or your customs broker whether and when the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism applies to goods under heading 7326.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building-use articles: straight restraint straps, subject to classification | 7326 90 60 00 | 2% | None |
| Other steel articles: alternative classification to check for restraint straps | 7326 90 98 90 | 2% | None |
Specify the strap and its installed connection
Give the factory a controlled drawing showing steel grade, base-metal thickness, width, overall length, bend position, bend radius, twist direction and fixing-hole pattern. Specify whether galvanising occurs before or after cutting and forming, and agree the coating specification and treatment of exposed cut edges.
Identify the wall, timber member or roof connection, the fixings and the required performance evidence. Ask for reports covering the supplied strap geometry and fixing arrangement. Check the applicable construction-product assessment route before approving markings. Where CE marking has been legitimately affixed, the product can continue to be supplied to the Great Britain market. For cavity-wall connections, see our stainless steel wall tie guide.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 5,000 galvanised restraint straps, illustrative order subject to code confirmation under 7326 90 60 00, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £5,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £35,000. Duty at 2% is £700. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £35,700, so it is £7,140. Import taxes total £7,840; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £700 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Dimensions: check base-metal thickness, width, bends, twists and hole positions against the approved drawing; trial-fit the specified fixings.
Coating: measure galvanising against the agreed specification and inspect bends, holes and cut edges for cracking, bare areas and sharp zinc deposits.
Performance evidence: match reports and any declared performance to the actual strap, steel grade and fixing arrangement; retain the approved sample.
Arrival: check bundles for distortion, damp packing and corrosion; reconcile product identification and batch records with the shipment. Arrange quality inspection against the same acceptance criteria.
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What goes wrong
A strap can match the overall length yet fail to fit because the bend position or hole spacing changed. Substituted thinner steel, coating damaged during forming and sharp punched edges are further rejection risks. Agree measurable acceptance criteria and inspect production samples before shipment.
A report for a different strap or fixing arrangement does not establish the performance of your connection. Avoid approving paperwork by product name alone. Keep the drawing, sample, material records and performance evidence together, and investigate any mismatch before releasing the batch.
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 galvanised restraint straps from China?
The supplied candidate lines under heading 7326 both carry 2% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the exact code for the finished strap.
Which commodity code should I use for restraint straps?
Check 7326 90 60 00 for building-use articles and 7326 90 98 90 for other steel articles with your customs broker. Supply the drawing, manufacturing process and intended use.
Can I buy straps by dimensions alone?
Specify steel grade, base-metal thickness, coating, bends, holes and fixings as well. Ask for performance evidence covering the intended connection.
What should I check when the straps arrive?
Check dimensions, fixing fit, coating damage, sharp edges, distortion and corrosion. Match product and batch identification to the approved drawing and supporting records.