Sourcing Gold Brooches from China
Gold brooches from China carry 2% duty for gold jewellery and 4% for gold-clad base metal; gold-plated silver is 2%. Brooches sold as gold need a recognised hallmark unless exempt. Specify alloy, metal weight, pin and catch, and check any animal-derived decoration. Cambridge China Bridge sources gold brooches.
UK duty on gold brooches
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 7113 covers jewellery and parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Gold alloy brooches under 7113 19 00 00 and gold-plated silver under 7113 11 00 00 carry 2% duty from China; gold-clad base metal under 7113 20 00 00 carries 4%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is listed. The table shows product variants, including variants sharing a code.
The tariff attaches ivory, CITES and seal-product import controls, plus ivory and CITES export controls. For listed ivory, check registration or exemption certification before buying and confirm import documentation with your broker. For an inlay requiring CITES permits, obtain the British import permit and corresponding Chinese export permit. Seal products for trade must meet the indigenous-hunt conditions and carry an attestation from a recognised body. Confirm requirements for the actual materials with your broker, including any re-export.
The tariff also attaches a restriction on entry into free circulation relating to Russia sanctions. Shipping through China does not necessarily remove restrictions on Russian gold jewellery. Obtain origin records and ask your broker to check applicability before ordering. Confirm the material construction using finding your commodity code. The gold pendants guide provides wider coverage of this heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold alloy brooches without stones | 7113 19 00 00 | 2% | None |
| Gold-plated silver brooches | 7113 11 00 00 | 2% | None |
| Brooches of base metal clad with gold | 7113 20 00 00 | 4% | None |
Specify the alloy, pin and safety catch
State whether the body is gold alloy, gold-plated silver or gold-clad base metal. Specify fineness, colour, metal weight and tolerance, dimensions, hollow or solid construction, solder and the material of the pin, hinge and catch. Name each stone, treatment and setting method. Agree how the brooch sits on the intended fabric, where the point rests when closed, and how pieces are secured inside their boxes.
Brooches described as gold need a recognised hallmark unless exempt. Confirm any weight exemption and the conditions for the particular construction with an assay office; mixed materials need careful checking. Agree the hallmark location and arrange assay before sale where required. Keep the alloy report and hallmarking records with the product specification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 200 gold alloy brooches; FOB value and freight are hypothetical. under 7113 19 00 00, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £300 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £30,300. Duty at 2% is £606. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £30,906, so it is £6,181.20. Import taxes total £6,787.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £606 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Metal and weight: weigh production samples against the agreed tolerance and test alloy content, including solder and separately specified components. Check that the hallmarking arrangement matches the finished construction.
Pin and catch: open and close the mechanism, check hinge attachment and catch retention, and inspect for a projecting point when closed. Try the brooch on the intended fabric for snagging and rotation.
Stones and finish: inspect settings under magnification, check for loose stones, sharp edges, scratches and uneven colour, and compare any coating with the approved sample.
Materials and packing: match material declarations and relevant test reports to the batch, including nickel release for prolonged skin-contact parts and lead and cadmium checks on base-metal findings. Check that boxes restrain the brooch and protect the pin. Use the quality inspection guide to prepare the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A sample can hide weak hinge solder, a catch that releases when the fabric moves, or a pin that bends during packing. Hollow bodies can dent, stones can loosen, and polished surfaces can show tool marks. Define these checks against an approved sample and inspect production pieces before dispatch.
Another failure is treating gold colour as proof of gold construction. A substituted body or base-metal component changes the specification and may change classification or the hallmarking assessment. Reconcile metal declarations, weights and test results before accepting the batch, and resolve unidentified animal-derived decoration before shipping.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on gold brooches from China?
The supplied tariff read lists 2% for gold alloy and gold-plated silver brooches, and 4% for gold-clad base-metal brooches. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is listed.
Do gold brooches need a hallmark before UK sale?
Brooches described as gold need a recognised hallmark unless exempt. Confirm any weight exemption and construction conditions with an assay office. Check mixed materials and arrange assay where required.
Can I import gold brooches with ivory decoration?
For ivory covered by the ban, check registration or exemption certification before buying. The tariff attaches an ivory import control; confirm the exemption and import paperwork with your broker before ordering.
What should I check on a gold brooch sample?
Check alloy and weight, hinge attachment, catch retention, the closed pin point, stone security and surface finish. Try it on the intended fabric and agree protective packing.