Sourcing Infinity Mirrors from China

UK duty on glass infinity mirrors

Heading 7009 covers glass mirrors, whether framed or unframed. The relevant candidate codes are 7009 92 00 00 for framed mirrors and 7009 91 00 90 for ordinary unframed mirrors. The table repeats these codes for buying variants and glass panels; it does not establish the classification of every illuminated assembly.

Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, both relevant lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for these lines. The suspension elsewhere in the heading concerns a specified vehicle rear-view mirror, rather than infinity mirrors.

Confirm the commodity code using the complete product's materials, frame, lighting and intended function. Send your broker drawings and details of the supplied power unit rather than relying on the supplier's description. For the wider glass-mirror family, see two-way glass mirrors.

Specify the reflection tunnel and powered assembly

An infinity mirror combines a partially reflective front panel, a rear mirror and lighting between them to create repeated reflections. Specify glass rather than plastic where this guide's tariff lines are being considered. Agree the panel dimensions, coating orientation, mirror spacing, frame depth and visible light pattern. Approve the effect in both bright and dim surroundings.

Specify light colour, brightness adjustment, controller behaviour, cable exit, power connection and the supplied power unit. Agree how the rear panel opens for repair and how the mirror attaches to a wall or stands on a surface. Confirm applicable consumer product safety requirements with the relevant authority, and assess exposed edges, glass breakage, detachment and access to electrical parts.

For powered models sold in Great Britain, arrange a review of electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and restricted-substance compliance for the complete mirror and supplied power unit. Electromagnetic compatibility rules cover equipment liable to generate electromagnetic disturbance, subject to exceptions. Importers must be able to evidence restricted-substance compliance for equipment within scope.

Where electrical safety rules apply, the importer must ensure that easily understandable English instructions accompany the equipment. If your business is an electrical-equipment producer, annual registration is required. Request model-specific test reports, technical documentation and declarations for review through testing and certification.

Worked duty example

Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 120 framed glass infinity mirrors; illustrative FOB and freight values under 7009 92 00 00, invoiced at £4,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,200. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £5,200, so it is £1,040. 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

Depth effect: compare production samples with the approved mirror in bright and dim surroundings; check repeated-image alignment, light spacing, unwanted reflections and visible wiring.

Glass and enclosure: inspect coating scratches, chips, trapped dust, panel movement, exposed sharp edges and the fit of the rear cover.

Lighting and power: operate the supplied mirror, controller and power unit together; check dimming, colour consistency, flicker, connections and cable strain relief against the agreed inspection plan.

Mounting and packing: assemble the supplied fixing or stand, check stability, and inspect face protection, cushioning and separation of the power unit from the glass; record damage on arrival.

What goes wrong

A sample photographed in darkness can conceal a weak depth effect in a bright shop or room. Misaligned panels, an unsuitable front coating or visible light hotspots can spoil the repeated reflection. Retain the approved assembled sample as the reference for quality inspection.

A changed power unit or controller can make the production version differ from the reviewed sample. Loose internal cables can become visible in reflection, while inadequate cushioning can let the frame strike the glass in transit. Agree the complete component list, fixing arrangement and packing before production, and review substitutions before accepting them.

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.