Sourcing metal spinning machines from China
Metal spinning machines classified within heading 8462 carry 0% UK duty from China across the listed lines, with no recorded trade remedy. New machines placed on the Great Britain market must have UKCA or CE marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Cambridge China Bridge sources metal spinning machines.
Duty and classification
Heading 8462 covers metal-forming machine tools and presses. This guide concerns machines that form rotating metal blanks or hollow workpieces against tooling. The table includes residual metal-forming lines and tube-working alternatives for classification review; these are not dedicated spinning-machine codes. Match the actual forming operation and control system to the commodity code.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, all listed lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff data records no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls. Import VAT is normally 20%; see import duty and VAT.
For neighbouring processes, see the wider press brakes and metal-forming machines guide. Do not select a press or tube-working code solely because the supplier describes the machine as hydraulic or suitable for tubes.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other numerically controlled metal-forming machines | 8462 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Other metal-forming machines, not numerically controlled | 8462 90 90 00 | 0% | None |
| Numerically controlled tube and hollow-section working machines, excluding presses | 8462 51 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Other tube and hollow-section working machines, excluding presses | 8462 59 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the blank, mandrel and finished part
Send the supplier your part drawing, material grade, blank diameter and thickness, finished profile, wall-thickness tolerances and surface-finish expectations. Distinguish conventional spinning from flow forming that deliberately reduces wall thickness. Agree spindle speed range, roller travel and force, tailstock support, mandrel mounting and the tooling supplied.
Specify the controller, programme access, English interface, electrical supply, lubrication and cooling arrangements. Agree a witnessed trial using your material and mandrel, with measurements of the finished parts. New machinery placed on the Great Britain market must be UKCA or CE marked and supplied with a declaration of conformity and English instructions.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: One numerically controlled metal spinning machine, illustrative only under 8462 90 10 00, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,200. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,200, so it is £1,840. 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
Trial parts: measure profile, roundness, wall thickness and finish against the agreed drawing; examine wrinkles, cracks and roller marks.
Mechanics: check spindle and mandrel runout, tailstock alignment, roller condition and repeatability through repeated forming cycles.
Safety and documents: have a competent person check guards, interlocks and emergency stopping; match the declaration, marking and English manual to the delivered configuration.
Arrival: inspect corrosion protection, mandrel mounts, roller assemblies and cabinet damage; reconcile tooling, spares and programme backups with the packing list.
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What goes wrong
A demonstration on soft material can conceal insufficient roller force or poor support for your actual blank. Misaligned tooling can produce uneven walls, while an unsuitable roller path can leave wrinkles, tearing or a finish that needs further work. Accept trial parts made from your specified material rather than a supplier's showroom sample.
Check programme ownership and access before ordering. Missing mandrels, locked controller parameters and unclear spare-part specifications can prevent repeat production. Agree installation and training responsibilities, and arrange a factory inspection of the machine that will ship.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on metal spinning machines from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 0% duty across heading 8462, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the machine's exact commodity code before declaring it.
Which commodity code applies to a metal spinning machine?
Review the residual metal-forming lines against the machine's operation and control system. Tube-working designs need separate consideration. The table presents candidates, not a classification ruling.
What documents should accompany a new metal spinning machine?
For the Great Britain market, new machinery must have UKCA or CE marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Check that these describe the machine and configuration delivered.
How should I test a Chinese metal spinning machine before shipment?
Run your material with the agreed mandrel and roller programme. Measure profile, roundness, wall thickness and finish, repeat the trial, and check tooling, controls, guards and programme access.