Sourcing plastic cable tie mounts from China
Plastic cable tie mounts from China entered under 3926 90 97 90 carry 6% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. Confirm classification and obtain UK REACH substance information for the plastic and adhesive. Cambridge China Bridge sources plastic cable tie mounts.
UK duty on plastic cable tie mounts
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 7 October 2026, the residual plastics line 3926 90 97 90 carries 6% duty for goods from China. Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics. The table shows mount variants sharing this provisional code, rather than separate tariff lines. The supplied facts record no anti-dumping or countervailing measure on this line.
The line has 0% suspensions limited to specified products, including some under authorised use; do not assume a cable tie mount qualifies. The UK Trade Tariff also attaches veterinary control, an import prohibition on goods for torture and repression, and an export restriction for such goods. Ask your customs broker to confirm the requirements and declaration treatment for your China-origin mounts.
Send the drawing, material details and intended use to your broker to confirm the commodity code. Parts made specifically for particular equipment may need a different classification. For related products within the wider heading, see nylon cable ties.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| General-purpose self-adhesive plastic cable tie mounts | 3926 90 97 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the mount, fixing and adhesive
Specify the resin grade, colour, base dimensions, tie-slot opening and compatible tie width. For screw-fixed mounts, agree the hole and screw-head seating geometry. For push-in mounts, identify the panel hole and panel thickness. Test the approved sample with your actual cable ties and mounting surface.
For adhesive mounts, name the adhesive and backing material, surface preparation, application conditions and intended service environment. Agree a load-holding test on the intended surface after the adhesive has settled, including heat or moisture exposure where relevant. Obtain evidence for outdoor durability and flame-resistance claims.
Ask for UK REACH substance information covering the resin, colourants, additives and adhesive. Confirm with the Health and Safety Executive whether candidate-list substances in the article trigger information duties, including provision of the substance name and safe-use information. Consumer-use mounts in Great Britain fall within the general product safety rules; demonstrate applicable safety compliance before selling.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 50,000 plastic cable tie mounts under 3926 90 97 90, invoiced at £10,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £10,600. Duty at 6% is £636. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £11,236, so it is £2,247.20. Import taxes total £2,883.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £636 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: pass the intended cable tie through the slot and check screw seating or push-in retention against the approved drawing.
Moulding: check for blocked slots, sharp flash, cracks, warped bases and brittle bridges when the tie is tightened.
Adhesive: check pad coverage, liner removal and edge lifting; repeat the agreed load-holding test on the actual mounting surface.
Packing: check variant identification, pack contents and batch references, and retain arrival samples. Use the quality inspection guide to plan checks.
What goes wrong
An adhesive pad may grip initially but detach under sustained cable load, heat or a poorly prepared surface. A changed resin can make the tie bridge crack during tightening. Narrow slots, warped bases and the wrong push-in geometry can make otherwise tidy-looking mounts unusable.
Keep the approved mount, adhesive specification and mounting surface as comparison references. Require approval before material changes, and separate failed stock pending investigation. Compare samples after loading and environmental exposure, rather than accepting appearance or a brief hand-pull test alone.
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 plastic cable tie mounts from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 6% under 3926 90 97 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. Confirm that code for your mount.
How do I check whether adhesive cable tie mounts will hold?
Test on the intended surface using the agreed preparation, application conditions and sustained cable load. Include relevant heat or moisture exposure and check for edge lifting.
What chemical information should I ask the factory for?
Ask for UK REACH candidate-list information covering the resin, colourants, additives and adhesive, supported by material records and relevant test reports.
Can I use the same mount indoors and outdoors?
Agree the intended environment before ordering. Ask for evidence covering the plastic and adhesive under sunlight, moisture and temperature changes, then test the assembled mount.