Sourcing Gold Pendants from China
Gold pendants from China carry 2% UK duty; heading 7113 ranges from 2% to 4% depending on the metal construction. Gold sold in the UK needs a legally recognised hallmark unless exempt. Specify fineness, metal weight, bail strength and any stones before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources gold pendants.
Gold pendant duty and conditional controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 7113 covers precious-metal jewellery and its parts, including jewellery of base metal clad with precious metal. Gold pendants under 7113 19 00 00 carry 2% duty from China; base-metal jewellery clad with precious metal carries 4%. The supplied tariff records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duties and no suspensions. The table shows pendant styles sharing the same gold-jewellery commodity line.
The tariff attaches Russia-related restrictions on entry into free circulation, ivory, CITES and seal-product import controls. CITES-listed inserts need permit checks; ivory designs need exemption eligibility checks. Seal products imported into Great Britain for trade need a seal catch certificate. Shipping from China does not rule out a Russian prohibition. Have your customs broker confirm the requirements for the pendant, its materials and origin before ordering.
Confirm the metal construction, components and any stone settings through finding your commodity code. For the wider heading, see gold chains.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain gold pendants | 7113 19 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify gold content, construction and the bail
Specify gold fineness and colour, solid or hollow construction, metal weight excluding stones, dimensions, surface finish and any plating. Define the bail opening against the intended chain and clasp, its attachment method and the position of engraving. For lockets, specify hinge movement, closure and internal space. Identify stones, treatments and whether they are natural or laboratory-grown.
Plan a legally recognised hallmark before UK sale unless an exemption applies. Confirm the applicable gold weight exemption and any qualifications for mixed-material articles with an assay office. Confirm each design with an assay office, and agree a marking position that preserves the pendant face and bail. Ask for testing support for alloy verification, nickel release and lead or cadmium checks on findings.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 200 gold pendants, illustrative order 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: compare production samples with the agreed fineness, colour and metal weight; investigate differences rather than relying on appearance.
Bail and body: check chain and clasp clearance, attachment strength, solder joints, sharp edges and dents in hollow shells.
Stones and finish: check stone identity against the order, loose settings, chipped edges, polishing residue and uneven plating.
Marks and packing: check applicable hallmarks, engraving, style labels and counts; keep pendants separated to prevent rubbing. Record findings using the inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A pendant can match the sample visually while arriving lighter or with a different alloy. Hollow shells dent, thin bails distort, solder joints open and stone settings loosen. A bail that fits the chain may still be too narrow for its clasp. Lockets can close unevenly or open during handling.
Unresolved hallmarking can hold up sale, while a test report for the pendant body may leave the bail or solder unchecked. Approve the complete construction, compare production samples with the retained sample and resolve material or marking discrepancies before releasing stock.
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 pendants from China?
Gold pendants under 7113 19 00 00 carry 2% duty in the supplied tariff reading. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Do imported gold pendants need hallmarking?
Gold described as such for UK sale needs a legally recognised hallmark unless exempt. Confirm the applicable gold weight exemption and any qualifications for mixed-material designs with an assay office.
What should I specify for a gold pendant bail?
Specify its internal opening, intended chain and clasp, attachment method and strength check. Test clearance with the actual chain and clasp, and inspect the solder joint.
What should I check on stone-set gold pendants?
Check stone identity, natural or laboratory-grown status, treatments, setting security and chipped edges. Compare the finished pendant with the approved sample and supporting stone records.