Sourcing phone car mounts from China
Unpowered plastic phone car mounts provisionally classified under 3926 90 97 90 carry 6% UK duty from China across the listed variants, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty shown. Consumer mounts sold in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Cambridge China Bridge sources phone car mounts.
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UK duty on plastic phone car mounts
Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics. This guide concerns unpowered plastic phone car mounts. The table repeats a provisional residual code for different mounting designs; it does not establish their classification. Send your broker the material breakdown, photographs and operating details. For the wider heading, see custom phone cases.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 December 2026, code 3926 90 97 90 carried 6% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Its suspensions concern specified products and uses; the supplied descriptions do not establish eligibility for phone car mounts. The tariff attaches veterinary control, an import prohibition concerning torture and repression goods, and a related export restriction. Their application to these mounts remains unconfirmed; ask your customs broker to confirm the requirements for goods from China.
Confirm the commodity code before agreeing the landed cost, especially for metal-dominant designs or mounts incorporating charging equipment. Do not apply this provisional plastics classification to every phone holder. The worked order and values are illustrative; see import duty and VAT for the calculation method.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic vent-clip phone mounts, subject to classification | 3926 90 97 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the fixing, phone grip and adjustment
Specify the mounting surface, vent-blade shape, phone dimensions and weight, including its case. Fix the resin grade, contact pads, spring construction, ball-joint fit and locking method. For suction or adhesive bases, identify the intended surface finish and agree loaded heat, vibration and repeated fitting tests against an approved sample.
Consumer mounts supplied in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. The mounted phone must not block the driver's view of the road and traffic ahead. Include positioning guidance in your agreed instructions and assess the phone and mount together when reviewing installation.
Ask for material information covering the body, flexible pads, coatings and adhesive, together with UK REACH substance information. Keep the approved sample and specification, and require agreement before the factory changes the resin, spring, suction cup or adhesive.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 5,000 unpowered plastic vent-clip phone mounts; values are illustrative under 3926 90 97 90, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £400 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,400. Duty at 6% is £384. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,784, so it is £1,356.80. Import taxes total £1,740.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £384 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fixing: fit samples to the specified vent profiles or mounting surfaces. Check clip engagement, suction sealing, adhesive contact and removal damage.
Retention: load the holder with the intended phone and case. Check jaw engagement, release action, vibration resistance and movement at full extension.
Adjustment: operate the ball joint and locking mechanism repeatedly. Look for creeping, stripped threads, cracks, sharp moulding flash and detached contact pads.
Arrival: check bases and arms for transit damage, confirm the supplied fittings and instructions, and compare finished assemblies with the retained sample. Plan checks using the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A mount can hold an empty demonstration phone yet slip with a heavier handset and case. Vent clips can twist or pull on unsuitable blades, while a long arm increases movement at the joint. Test the advertised fit range and intended installation rather than accepting an unsupported universal-fit claim.
Suction cups can lift on textured surfaces, adhesive bases can peel or leave residue, and joints can loosen after heat exposure. Agree the surfaces and test conditions before production, then repeat the checks on finished goods. Keep charging versions outside this specification until their classification and compliance have been assessed separately.
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 phone car mounts from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 6% for 3926 90 97 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm that your unpowered plastic mount belongs in this line.
Which commodity code covers phone car mounts?
3926 90 97 90 is a provisional option for unpowered plastic designs. Give your broker photographs, materials and operating details; metal construction or charging functions need separate assessment.
Can a phone mount obstruct the windscreen?
The mounted device must not block the driver's view of the road and traffic ahead. Assess the installed phone and holder together and include positioning guidance.
What should I test before buying phone car mounts?
Check phone-and-case retention, vent compatibility, suction or adhesive performance, joint creep and release operation. Agree loaded heat and vibration checks using the intended mounting surfaces.