Sourcing mounted abrasive flap wheels from China
Mounted abrasive flap wheels from China within heading 6805 carry 0% UK duty across the backing categories, with no listed anti-dumping duty. Classification follows the abrasive backing; specify shank fit, grit and maximum operating speed before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources mounted abrasive flap wheels.
UK duty on mounted abrasive flap wheels
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6805 covers abrasive powder or grain on textile, paper, paperboard or other bases, including made-up forms. This guide concerns coated-abrasive flaps assembled around a hub with a shank. Confirm the backing and finished construction through our commodity code guide. Bonded grinding wheels belong to heading 6804.
All supplied lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing measure or suspension is listed. Woven-textile-only backing falls under 6805 10 00 00; the table shows different abrasive specifications sharing that code. Paper-only and other backing constructions have separate lines. See the abrasive flap discs guide for the wider heading and UK import duty and VAT for the calculation method.
The tariff attaches import and export waste controls to every supplied line. For goods from China classed as waste and subject to notification controls, shipment requires consent from the dispatch, destination and transit competent authorities. Confirm the applicable procedure with your customs broker and waste regulator before shipping; this guide concerns new wheels supplied for use.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounted flap wheels with woven-cloth backing, aluminium oxide | 6805 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the flaps, shank and operating speed
Specify wheel diameter, face width, shank diameter and usable shank length, abrasive mineral, grit grading, woven backing and flap arrangement. State the workpiece material and intended finish. Agree the maximum operating speed and the permitted shank projection for the intended tool, rather than accepting a generic catalogue description.
Request construction drawings, speed information and test reports covering the supplied wheel design. Compare samples on the intended workpiece for cutting behaviour, finish and grain shedding. The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 apply in Great Britain to products intended for, or reasonably likely to be used by, consumers.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 40 cartons of woven-cloth mounted flap wheels under 6805 10 00 00, invoiced at £14,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £15,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £15,500, so it is £3,100. 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
Dimensions: measure wheel diameter, face width, shank diameter and projection against the approved drawing; check fit in the intended collet.
Assembly: check shank straightness, hub bonding, flap attachment and visible damage; compare rotational run-out with the agreed acceptance criteria.
Cutting performance: compare grit, finish, grain shedding and loading against the approved sample on the specified workpiece.
Identification: check product and batch references, speed information and instructions against the approved specification. Arrange checks before shipment and repeat arrival checks using our quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A shank can fit the collet yet leave excessive projection, while an off-centre hub causes vibration. Weak bonding lets flaps loosen, uneven flap distribution produces inconsistent contact, and a substituted backing changes flexibility. Reject damaged or loose assemblies and investigate vibration before further use.
Mixed grit grades or changed abrasive minerals can leave a different finish from the approved sample. Retain a reference sample and agree how substitutions are approved. Keep suspect batches separate while the factory investigates the construction and performance differences.
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 mounted flap wheels from China?
The supplied heading 6805 lines carry 0% duty for China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing measure. Confirm classification from the abrasive backing and finished construction.
Which commodity code covers cloth-backed mounted flap wheels?
6805 10 00 00 covers abrasives on woven textile fabric only. Confirm that the supplied flap backing and finished construction fit that description.
What shank details should I give the factory?
Specify diameter, usable length, straightness and intended collet fit. Agree permitted projection and maximum operating speed for the wheel and tool combination.
Do consumer product safety rules apply to mounted flap wheels?
In Great Britain, the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 apply to products intended for, or reasonably likely to be used by, consumers.