Sourcing nickel-molybdenum bars from China
Nickel-molybdenum alloy bars from China carry 2% UK duty; the wider heading ranges from 0% to 2%. Match the declared alloy-bar code to the composition and supplied form, and verify each heat against its mill certificate. No trade remedy is listed for the bar line. Cambridge China Bridge sources nickel-molybdenum alloy bars.
2% duty on nickel-molybdenum alloy bars
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 7505 covers nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire. Nickel-molybdenum alloy bars fall within the nickel-alloy bar line, 7505 12 00 00, carrying 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for this line. The table shows bar forms sharing this commodity line.
The supplied tariff facts attach waste import and export controls to the wire lines elsewhere in this heading. For waste shipped under notification controls, consent from the destination, dispatch and transit authorities is required before shipment. If a consignment from China contains waste, confirm the applicable requirements with your customs broker before dispatch.
Your import declaration must include the commodity code. Confirm composition and supplied form using our commodity-code guide. For wider heading context, see nickel-chromium alloy bars. Use the duty and VAT guide for the illustrative calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel-molybdenum alloy round bars | 7505 12 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the nickel-molybdenum grade and condition
Name the exact alloy grade and purchasing specification, rather than accepting only 'nickel-molybdenum'. State the required nickel and molybdenum composition, permitted residual elements, delivery condition and mechanical properties. Tell the supplier the intended chemical environment and fabrication process so the proposed grade can be checked against your design.
Specify bar section, diameter or width and thickness, tolerances, straightness, length, machining allowance and surface condition. Request a heat-specific mill certificate stating composition, heat number and mechanical properties. Agree how identification will remain traceable when bars are cut.
UK REACH generally applies to chemical substances on their own, in mixtures and in articles. Review the obligations relevant to the supplied material before importing or selling it in Great Britain. A mill certificate verifies material properties; use it alongside the information needed for that review.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2 tonnes of nickel-molybdenum alloy round bars, illustrative only under 7505 12 00 00, invoiced at £46,000 free on board, with £900 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £46,900. Duty at 2% is £938. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £47,838, so it is £9,567.60. Import taxes total £10,505.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £938 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Composition: test samples from each heat for nickel and molybdenum, compare results with the ordered grade and certificate, and agree separate laboratory checks for elements the chosen analyser cannot verify.
Traceability: match bar markings and bundle tags to heat-specific certificates, including cut pieces. Check that test results describe the delivered material and condition.
Dimensions and condition: measure section size, length and straightness against the order. Compare mechanical test results with the specified delivery condition.
Surface and packing: check for cracks, laps, scale, gouges and bent ends. Check that bars are separated, secured and protected during transport.
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What goes wrong
A generic nickel-alloy description can conceal the wrong molybdenum content or a different alloy family. A satisfactory composition result can still accompany the wrong delivery condition, while a generic certificate leaves the actual heat unverified. Oversize tolerances, poor straightness and surface defects can reduce usable machining stock.
Agree acceptance criteria before ordering, then reconcile material tests, certificates and markings before releasing bars into production. Use our inspection guide to brief the checks and factory verification to review the supplier's production and testing capability.
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-molybdenum alloy bars from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 2% for 7505 12 00 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for the bar line.
Which commodity code covers nickel-molybdenum alloy bars?
The relevant nickel-alloy bar line is 7505 12 00 00. Confirm the composition and supplied form before declaring; a finished machined component needs its own classification check.
How do I check that the bars are the ordered alloy?
Compare heat-specific mill certificates with material tests for nickel, molybdenum and the specified residual elements. Match the tested heat to the bar markings.
What should I specify before ordering?
Specify the alloy grade, purchasing specification, composition, delivery condition, mechanical properties, section dimensions, tolerances, straightness, surface condition and heat traceability.