Sourcing peristaltic dosing pumps from China
The selected pump and parts lines carry 0% UK duty from China, with no duty variation between them. Confirm classification from the pumping mechanism and measuring function. Complete machinery supplied in Great Britain must be safe; check its conformity documents. Cambridge China Bridge sources peristaltic dosing pumps.
Zero duty, with classification to confirm
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 8413 covers pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device, and liquid elevators. The selected lines carry 0% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or tariff suspension. The table presents classification routes and parts, rather than interchangeable codes for the same pump.
Start classification enquiries for a rotary peristaltic design with the rotary positive displacement description. Explain any measuring device separately: a dosing setting alone should not be treated as proof of that tariff description. The UK Trade Tariff attaches torture and repression import prohibitions and export restrictions to 8413 81 00 90. If considering that residual line, ask your customs broker to confirm the control requirement against the product and linked footnotes.
Give your broker the pump-head drawing, operating description, measuring function and shipment contents to confirm the commodity code. Separately imported tubing needs its own classification enquiry. For the wider heading, see water pumps and circulators.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other rotary positive displacement pumps | 8413 60 80 90 | 0% | None |
| Other pumps fitted or designed for a measuring device | 8413 19 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Other liquid pumps | 8413 81 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Other pump parts | 8413 91 00 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the tubing and actual dosing conditions
Specify the liquid, concentration, viscosity, temperature, suction arrangement and discharge pressure. Name the tubing material, bore, wall thickness and replacement tube specification. Agree the flow range, dose repeatability, calibration method and acceptance criteria using the intended liquid or an agreed substitute.
Define the pump head, roller arrangement, motor, controller, supply requirements and external control interface. State whether the order contains complete pumps or heads for integration. For complete machinery supplied in Great Britain, safety is a legal requirement. Ask for the declaration of conformity, English instructions and evidence matching the supplied configuration; arrange a testing review before shipment.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 40 peristaltic dosing pumps, subject to classification confirmation under 8413 60 80 90, invoiced at £28,000 free on board, with £4,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £32,000. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £32,000, so it is £6,400. 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
Tubing: compare material identification and dimensions with the approved sample; check seating, connectors and replacement tubes.
Dosing: measure delivered liquid over repeated cycles at agreed operating conditions; check calibration, restart behaviour and delivery against back pressure.
Head and controls: check roller movement, tube retention, covers and any lid interlock; verify stop commands, direction and behaviour after power returns.
Arrival: check transit damage, leakage, labels, instructions and accessories; repeat the agreed delivery test after installation. Use the inspection guide to plan shipment checks.
What goes wrong
Tubing substitutions can change delivery and chemical compatibility. Poorly seated tubing, excessive compression and worn rollers can produce erratic dosing or early tube failure. A water demonstration may conceal problems with the buyer's more viscous liquid or actual discharge pressure.
Control settings can conceal a pump that needs recalibration after tube replacement. Agree replacement tubing and a calibration procedure with the order, and compare production samples with the approved configuration. Test for unwanted siphoning or continued discharge after stopping, rather than assuming the pump head prevents it.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on peristaltic dosing pumps from China?
The selected pump and pump-parts lines in the supplied tariff data carry 0% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the code for the actual design.
Which commodity code covers a peristaltic dosing pump?
Check the rotary positive displacement description against the design. Describe any measuring device to your broker. A dosing controller does not by itself establish the correct tariff line.
How do I check a dosing pump's accuracy?
Measure repeated deliveries with the agreed tubing, liquid, suction arrangement and back pressure. Compare results with contractual acceptance criteria and repeat after changing the tube.
What should I request before buying a complete pump?
Request the tubing specification, calibration procedure, replacement parts, conformity declaration and English instructions. Check that documents and test results identify the supplied configuration.