Sourcing hoists, winches and jacks from China
Pulley tackle and hoists, winches and capstans, built-in garage jacking systems, hydraulic jacks and hoists and other jacks from China pay 0% UK duty, electric or manual, with no anti-dumping duty. They are lifting machinery under the machinery safety regulations, and employers must have lifting equipment thoroughly examined under LOLER. Cambridge China Bridge sources hoists, winches and jacks.
Electric and manual hoists, winches, capstans, garage lifts and hydraulic jacks pay 0% UK duty from China. Lifting machinery and LOLER explained.
Zero duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, pulley tackle and hoists powered by electric motor or not, winches and capstans powered by electric motor or not, built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, other hydraulic jacks and hoists, and other jacks carried 0% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.
Cranes and forklifts are in other headings; confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulley tackle and hoists, electric | 8425 11 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Pulley tackle and hoists, other | 8425 19 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Winches and capstans, electric | 8425 31 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Winches and capstans, other | 8425 39 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Built-in garage jacking systems | 8425 41 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Other hydraulic jacks and hoists | 8425 42 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Other jacks | 8425 49 00 00 | 0% | None |
Machinery safety
Hoists, winches and jacks are lifting machinery under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, which set extra requirements for lifting, including a static and dynamic test and marking of the rated load. They need UKCA or CE marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions.
Vehicle jacks and garage lifts are also tested against specific product standards; ask for the report.
LOLER for your customers
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to have lifting equipment thoroughly examined before first use in some cases and at set intervals. Business buyers will ask for a test certificate with each hoist, so agree that the factory supplies one per serial number.
Inspection
At inspection, load-test samples at the rated load, check brakes, hooks, safety latches, wire rope or chain, and the capacity marking.
Cambridge China Bridge sources hoists, winches and jacks, with lifting tests, certificates and marking settled before the order. See how our sourcing service works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on electric hoists from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, hoists, winches and jacks of heading 8425 carried 0% duty from China, electric or manual.
Do hoists need testing before sale?
Yes. Lifting machinery under the 2008 machinery regulations needs static and dynamic tests and rated load marking.
What does LOLER mean for importers?
Employers must have lifting equipment thoroughly examined, so business buyers expect a test certificate with each unit.
Are cranes in heading 8425?
No. Cranes and forklifts are in other headings.