Sourcing gold nose studs from China
Gold nose studs from China pay 2% UK duty; heading 7113 ranges from 2% to 4% by metal construction. Check the gold fineness, hallmarking exemption and nickel release before sale. Cambridge China Bridge sources gold nose studs.
UK duty on gold nose studs
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 nose studs fall under 7113 19 00 00 at 2% duty from China. Silver jewellery also carries 2%, while base metal clad with precious metal carries 4%. The table groups gold nose-stud styles under the same commodity line. See the gold earrings guide for wider heading coverage.
The supplied tariff facts show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions. They attach Russia-related restrictions, ivory import control, CITES and seal-product controls. Check origin, location and export history for sanctions. For listed biological decorations, confirm CITES paperwork; seal products imported for trade need a seal catch certificate. The tariff attaches an ivory import control: confirm its applicability and import requirements with your customs broker.
Confirm the metal construction of the complete stud, including its post and backing, using finding your commodity code. Do not select a code from its gold colour alone. Ask the broker to confirm the declaration against the material specification. The illustrative order values support a calculation using the method in UK import duty and VAT.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold nose studs with straight posts | 7113 19 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the gold alloy and nose-stud fit
Specify gold fineness and colour, the alloy used for the head, post, backing and solder, and whether any part is plated. Record metal weight separately from stone weight. Name each stone and its setting. Agree post diameter, usable length, bend shape, head dimensions and the fastening method against an approved sample.
Check the hallmarking exemption for each design. The reference guidance says that hallmarking is not compulsory for precious metal items below the applicable weight threshold. Confirm the gold threshold, minimum-fineness conditions and treatment of mixed-material articles with an assay office. Do not assume that every small nose stud is exempt. Where hallmarking is needed, plan assay and marking before sale.
Request nickel-release testing on the finished stud, including the post and retaining parts. Also check lead and cadmium in base-metal components, as described in the reference jewellery guidance. Match reports to the actual alloy, solder, coating and production batch. Arrange testing and certification before accepting a material substitution.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 150 gold nose studs, illustrative order under 7113 19 00 00, invoiced at £2,500 free on board, with £150 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,650. Duty at 2% is £53. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,703, so it is £540.60. Import taxes total £593.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £53 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Metal: compare fineness evidence and sampled metal weight with the specification; check the post, backing and solder as well as the decorative head.
Fit: measure post diameter and usable length; compare bends and backing engagement with the approved sample; check for sharp tips, burrs and rough joints.
Retention: check stone security, head-to-post joints and fastening engagement; look for bent posts, stripped threads and loose detachable parts.
Records and packing: match test reports, any required hallmarks and batch labels to the goods; check that individual packing protects posts and keeps each backing with its stud. Use quality inspection to document discrepancies.
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What goes wrong
A gold head can arrive with a different post alloy, while a nominally matching stud has a shorter usable post or a tighter bend than the sample. Rough polishing leaves burrs at the tip or setting. Weak joints let the head detach, and inconsistent threads or push-fit parts leave the backing loose.
Separate appearance approval from material and fit checks. Quarantine batches with mismatched reports, unexplained weight changes, loose settings or uncertain hallmarking status. Resolve the discrepancy against retained samples and batch records before putting the stock on sale.
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 nose studs from China?
Gold nose studs under 7113 19 00 00 carry 2% duty from China in the supplied tariff facts. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Do gold nose studs need a hallmark?
Check each design. Confirm the applicable gold weight exemption and any precious-metal or minimum-fineness conditions with an assay office. Mixed-material designs need closer checking.
What should I ask the factory to test?
Ask for gold fineness evidence and nickel-release testing on the finished post assembly. Check lead and cadmium in any base-metal parts, and match reports to the supplied materials.
How do I stop nose-stud backs arriving loose?
Specify the fastening design and post dimensions, retain an approved sample, and check engagement on production samples. Inspect for stripped threads, distorted posts and loose push-fit parts.