Sourcing gas camping stoves from China
Gas camping stoves of iron or steel from China carry 2% UK duty across the relevant lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Before sale in Great Britain, gas appliances need conformity assessment covering the model and intended gas supply. Cambridge China Bridge sources gas camping stoves.
UK duty on gas camping stoves
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 7321 covers non-electric domestic appliances of iron or steel and their parts. Gas camping cooking appliances without an oven fall within 7321 11 90 00; appliances incorporating an oven have a separate line. The table distinguishes connection types within the same stove code.
All relevant lines carry 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff snapshot records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls. These tariff findings do not replace gas appliance safety checks before sale.
Confirm the construction, fuel and presence of an oven against the commodity code guide. Do not assume every lightweight camping burner belongs under this iron or steel heading. For the wider product family, see gas barbecues.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron or steel gas camping stoves with cartridge connections | 7321 11 90 00 | 2% | None |
| Iron or steel gas camping cookers incorporating an oven | 7321 11 10 00 | 2% | None |
| Parts of iron or steel camping cooking appliances | 7321 90 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the cartridge connection and gas supply
Put the intended fuel, cartridge or cylinder connection, regulator arrangement, supply pressure, burner layout and pot support dimensions in the purchase specification. Agree whether the hose, regulator and carrying case are included. Approve a physical sample with the intended connection rather than relying on a photograph of a similar stove.
Gas appliances need conformity assessment before sale in Great Britain. Check the approved or notified body certificate against the ordered model, manufacturer and intended gas category and pressure. A generic CE certificate or a report for another stove is insufficient. Ask for the declaration of conformity and supporting documents through testing and certification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 200 gas camping stoves, illustrative order under 7321 11 90 00, invoiced at £2,000 free on board, with £200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,200. Duty at 2% is £44. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,244, so it is £448.80. Import taxes total £492.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £44 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Connections: have a competent tester check cartridge engagement, hose joints and seals for leakage using the intended supply arrangement.
Operation: check ignition, flame adjustment and shut-off against the approved sample, and test any fitted flame supervision device.
Supports: check pot stability, folding legs, locking catches, sharp edges and damage to the burner or valve after unpacking.
Documents: check the model against the certificate, conformity marking, gas category and nominal supply pressure. Confirm the applicable language requirements for instructions and safety warnings with the relevant authority, and request English versions for the intended market. Use the inspection guide to agree the checks before shipment.
What goes wrong
A similar-looking connection can conceal a different valve or seal arrangement. Watch for cartridges that do not lock securely, damaged seals, loose pot supports and ignition that works only intermittently. Record faults on arrival and keep affected stock separate while the supplier investigates.
Documentation can describe a different burner, connection or gas category from the delivered stove. Compare production samples with the certified configuration before accepting a substitution. Agree component changes in writing and check their effect on the certification before shipment.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on gas camping stoves from China?
The relevant iron or steel stove and parts lines carry 2% duty in the supplied tariff snapshot, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded.
Is a supplier's CE certificate enough?
Check the actual approved or notified body certificate against the model, manufacturer and intended gas category and pressure. A generic laboratory certificate for a different stove is insufficient.
What should I specify for the gas connection?
Specify the fuel, cartridge or cylinder connection, regulator arrangement and supply pressure. Agree which hose, regulator and accessories are supplied, then approve a matching sample.
What should I check when camping stoves arrive?
Check connection engagement, seals, ignition, shut-off, pot supports and transit damage. Match the model and gas information to the certificate and check the English instructions.