Sourcing nickel-chromium targets from China
Nickel-chromium sputtering targets from China, when classified under 7508 90 00 00, carry 0% UK duty, with no trade remedy recorded. Confirm the finished target's classification and distinguish usable targets from waste before shipping. Cambridge China Bridge sources nickel-chromium sputtering targets.
UK duty on nickel-chromium sputtering targets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 7508 covers other articles of nickel. Its 'Other' line, 7508 90 00 00, is the relevant starting point for finished nickel-chromium sputtering targets. The table shows product forms under that same line, rather than separate tariff subdivisions. Confirm classification from composition, finished form and any backing assembly.
The supplied tariff record shows 0% duty for goods from China, no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension. It attaches import and export waste controls. Waste shipment controls apply only where the material is waste. For spent targets or recovery consignments from China, ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable waste requirements before dispatch. For notified waste imports into England, the exporter applies to the dispatch country's competent authority for consent.
Confirm the commodity code using the alloy analysis, target drawing and backing details. See the wider nickel sputtering target guide for related products. Use the duty and VAT guide when checking landed cost.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel-chromium sputtering targets, discs | 7508 90 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the alloy, chamber fit and backing bond
State the nickel and chromium composition and whether percentages are by mass or atomic proportion. Specify purity on a stated basis, individual impurity limits, manufacturing route, density and any porosity acceptance criteria. Ask for batch-specific chemical analysis rather than a generic purity certificate.
Provide the chamber drawing with diameter or length and width, thickness, tolerances, flatness, edge profile and mounting details. For bonded targets, specify backing material, bond material, coverage, inspection method and operating conditions. Agree cleaning, protective packaging and acceptance tests before production.
UK REACH generally applies to individual substances on their own, in mixtures or in articles. Ask a chemical compliance adviser to assess the supplied target and its constituents before import and sale in Great Britain.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2 unbonded nickel-chromium sputtering targets; illustrative order only under 7508 90 00 00, invoiced at £1,200 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,000, so it is £400. 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
Composition: compare batch analysis with the ordered nickel-chromium ratio and impurity limits; use independent analysis where the certificate needs verification.
Geometry: measure critical dimensions, flatness and mounting features against the chamber drawing; check the backing assembly as well as the target.
Integrity: inspect for cracks, chips, machining marks and contamination; review agreed density, porosity and bond inspection results.
Traceability and packing: match target identifiers to analysis and inspection records; check face protection and clean, dry packaging. See quality inspection explained.
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What goes wrong
A composition stated without its measurement basis can produce the wrong alloy. A target can also match the nominal size yet fail to seat because its edge profile or backing differs. Generic certificates, chipped edges, residual machining contamination and incomplete backing bonds are reasons to hold acceptance.
Keep the approved drawing and batch acceptance records together. Agree a trial in the buyer's chamber to check deposition behaviour and film composition before repeat orders; bulk alloy analysis alone does not establish the deposited film's performance.
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 nickel-chromium sputtering targets from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 0% under 7508 90 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure. Confirm that code for the finished target and backing assembly.
What composition should I put on the order?
State the nickel-chromium ratio, whether it is by mass or atomic proportion, the purity basis and individual impurity limits. Require analysis linked to the supplied batch.
How do I check a bonded sputtering target?
Check backing material, mounting geometry and the agreed bond coverage and inspection results. Inspect for cracks and edge damage, then trial the assembly under the agreed operating conditions.
Can I import spent nickel-chromium targets from China?
The tariff attaches a waste control. Have your broker confirm waste status and shipment requirements before dispatch; do not treat spent targets for recovery as an ordinary new-target order.