Sourcing granite drainage kerbs from China
Granite drainage kerbs from China pay 0% UK import duty, with no listed trade remedies. For natural stone kerbs for external paving, confirm declaration of performance and conformity marking requirements with the relevant construction products authority. Specify the drainage profile, stone and matching joints before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources granite drainage kerbs.
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Zero duty on granite drainage kerbs
Heading 6801 covers natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones, except slate. This guide concerns granite drainage kerbs supplied as natural stone curbstones. The table shows variants sharing the same commodity line, not separate tariff classifications. See the wider stone paving and kerbs guide for other products within the heading.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, commodity code 6801 00 00 00 carries 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls. Import VAT is normally 20%; see UK import duty and VAT.
Confirm the commodity code using drawings, photographs, the stone material and the extent of working. Heavily worked or polished stone can fall under heading 6802. For a kerb combined with other drainage components, have the broker assess the complete product rather than relying on its name.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight granite drainage kerbs | 6801 00 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the drainage profile and stone
Agree a cross-section drawing showing the kerb face, drainage groove or inlet openings, joint faces and outlet connection where applicable. Specify straight and curved pieces, transitions and end pieces separately. Ask for a sample assembly to check that adjoining profiles align and that the drainage route remains open.
Name the granite and quarry, retain an approved colour sample, and specify the exposed finish, dimensions and tolerance class. Confirm with the relevant construction products authority whether BS EN 1343 covers the natural stone kerbs for their intended external paving use and what declaration of performance and conformity marking requirements apply. CE marking remains available for construction products placed on the Great Britain market.
Match the declared strength and freeze-thaw performance to the project specification. Check that reports describe the supplied stone and finish. For a drainage assembly, ask for evidence of its drainage performance as well as the stone kerb documentation; avoid treating a stone test report as proof of the complete assembly.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 25 tonnes of palletised granite drainage kerbs, illustrative only under 6801 00 00 00, invoiced at £9,000 free on board, with £3,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £12,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £12,500, so it is £2,500. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Profile: check groove dimensions, inlet positions, joint alignment and outlet fit against the approved drawing; trial-fit adjoining pieces.
Stone: compare sampled kerbs with the retained sample in daylight; inspect cracks, chipped lips, veins and rust staining.
Documents: match the declaration of performance, marking and test reports to the supplied stone, finish and product identity. Arrange testing and certification checks before shipment.
Arrival: inspect pallets, strapping and edge protection before unpacking; check quantities by piece type and photograph damage. Use the quality inspection guide to prepare the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A kerb can match the colour sample while its drainage groove or inlet position differs from the drawing. Misaligned joints, missing transition pieces and chipped groove edges leave the installer cutting or replacing stone. Approve a joined sample and a piece schedule before production.
Quarry substitutions can change appearance and stone performance. Mixed finishes, weak packing and reports for a different stone leave problems that a photograph cannot resolve. Link the approved sample, drawing and performance documents to the purchase order, and compare the delivered batch before installation.
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 granite drainage kerbs from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 0% under 6801 00 00 00, with no listed trade remedies, suspensions or import controls. Import VAT is normally 20%.
Do granite drainage kerbs need CE or UKCA marking?
For natural stone kerbs for external paving, confirm BS EN 1343 coverage and declaration of performance and conformity marking requirements with the relevant construction products authority. CE marking remains available in Great Britain.
What should I send a Chinese kerb factory?
Send the cross-section and joint drawings, piece schedule, granite sample, exposed finish, tolerances and required performance values. Include outlet and transition details where applicable.
How do I check that the kerbs will drain?
Trial-fit adjoining pieces against the drawing and inspect the continuous drainage route. Ask for drainage performance evidence for the proposed assembly; stone strength results alone do not establish drainage capacity.