Sourcing natural stone washbasins from China
Natural stone washbasins from China under heading 6802 carry 0% UK duty across the supplied lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Consumer products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources natural stone washbasins.
Zero duty on natural stone washbasins
Heading 6802 covers worked natural stone and articles made from it, except slate. For a finished washbasin, distinguish marble, travertine and alabaster from other calcareous stone, granite and other stone. The table lists possible finished-basin lines, subject to the actual material and working method.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, every supplied line carries 0% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control is recorded. Import VAT is separate from duty; see UK import duty and VAT.
Give your customs broker the stone identity, manufacturing method, net weight and photographs to confirm the commodity code. Do not select a line from the supplier's trade name alone. For another product family within this heading, see natural stone shower trays.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-made carved marble, travertine or alabaster washbasins | 6802 91 00 10 | 0% | None |
| Other worked marble, travertine or alabaster washbasins | 6802 91 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Hand-made carved washbasins of other calcareous stone | 6802 92 00 10 | 0% | None |
| Other worked washbasins of other calcareous stone | 6802 92 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Hand-made carved granite washbasins | 6802 93 90 10 | 0% | None |
| Other granite washbasins within this residual line | 6802 93 90 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the stone, bowl and waste fitting
Specify the quarry and stone type, approved colour and veining range, surface finish, sealer and acceptable repairs. Agree whether the basin is carved from solid stone or assembled from pieces. Record external dimensions, bowl depth, rim thickness, base contact area and the intended countertop or wall support.
Send a drawing of the waste opening, sealing seat, overflow arrangement and tap position. Approve a sample with the actual waste fitting and installation surface. Agree checks for drainage, leakage, cleaning and staining, and obtain care instructions covering the stone, filler and sealer.
Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Ask a testing provider to confirm the construction-product standard and declaration documents applicable to the basin's intended use. CE marking remains available for construction products in Great Britain; settle the appropriate marking route before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of worked marble washbasins for a bathroom retailer under 6802 91 00 90, invoiced at £18,000 free on board, with £3,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £21,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £21,500, so it is £4,300. 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
Stone and finish: compare the delivered batch with the approved colour range; inspect the rim, underside and waste opening for chips, cracks, open pores and undisclosed filler.
Fit and support: measure against the drawing, check that the base sits steadily, and trial-fit the specified waste fitting, gasket and support arrangement.
Water and cleaning: check drainage and leakage with the agreed fitting; compare the finish after the agreed water, soap and cleaning trials. Record results through quality inspection.
Packing and arrival: check individual cushioning, rim protection and restraint inside the crate. Confirm any treatment and international plant-health marking requirements for solid wood packing with the relevant authority or customs broker. Photograph damaged crates and basin defects before installation.
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What goes wrong
A basin can match the photograph but fail at the waste seat: an uneven sealing face leaks, the bowl retains water, or an overflow opening does not match the chosen fitting. A rocking base or unsuitable support also makes installation difficult. Approve the assembled sample rather than the empty bowl alone.
Colour variation, concealed repairs and transit cracks cause rejected stock. Marble and limestone can stain or etch, while an unsuitable cleaner can damage the finish. Agree a colour range and cleaning method, inspect repairs under angled light, and protect the rim and waste opening during transport.
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 natural stone washbasins from China?
The supplied heading 6802 lines all carry 0% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Import VAT is separate.
Do natural stone washbasins need UKCA marking?
CE marking remains available for construction products in Great Britain. Ask a testing provider to confirm the basin's applicable standard, declaration documents and marking route before ordering.
Will a Chinese stone basin fit my waste fitting?
Check the waste opening, sealing seat and overflow arrangement against your chosen fitting. Approve a sample assembled with the actual gasket and waste fitting, then test drainage and leakage.
How do I avoid stained or mismatched stone basins?
Approve a colour and veining range, identify the stone and sealer, and agree water, soap and cleaner trials. Check the batch against that range and obtain care instructions.