Sourcing plastic cat litter trays from China
Plastic cat litter trays from China proposed under 3924 90 00 90 have a single UK duty rate of 6%, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. Consumer trays sold in Great Britain must be safe in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Check edges, stability and detachable parts. Cambridge China Bridge sources plastic cat litter trays.
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Duty on plastic cat litter trays
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 28 October 2026, heading 3924 covers plastic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. This guide concerns ordinary manually used plastic cat litter trays proposed under 3924 90 00 90. The table shows styles sharing that commodity line, rather than separate tariff subdivisions.
The supplied tariff record shows 6% duty for goods from China under this line, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control listed. The ironing-board trade remedy and kitchenware declaration controls elsewhere in the heading belong to separate lines.
Give your customs broker photographs, resin composition, construction and intended use to confirm the commodity code. Identify any powered mechanisms separately before applying this guide. For related pet-product sourcing, see ceramic pet bowls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open plastic cat litter trays | 3924 90 00 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the basin, entry and removable parts
Specify resin, permitted recycled content, colour, finished weight, wall thickness and internal usable dimensions. Agree entry height, side height, base shape and corner radii. Approve the actual rim clips, hood catches and door design where fitted. Require approval before changing resin, pigment or construction.
Assess sharp moulding flash, instability and trapping points around doors or catches. Confirm with the relevant authority what producer name and address, product reference or batch identification should appear on the product or packaging.
Trial filling, lifting, emptying and cleaning with the intended litter. Check whether seams trap residue and whether removable parts can be refitted after washing. Agree nesting depth and protective separation, then inspect a packed carton for distortion and scuffing.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 open plastic cat litter trays under 3924 90 00 90, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,600. Duty at 6% is £456. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,056, so it is £1,611.20. Import taxes total £2,067.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £456 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Basin: compare dimensions, weight and colour with the approved sample; inspect for thin corners, cracks, incomplete moulding and rocking bases.
Edges and fittings: check rims and entry openings for sharp flash; operate clips, catches and doors, checking for detachment and trapping points.
Use and cleaning: fill with the agreed litter, lift and empty the tray; check flexing, leakage and access to corners and seams.
Packing and identification: separate nested trays, check rim and hood fit, and compare labels with approved artwork. Agree the checks through the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
Thin bases can bow when filled, while brittle corners or clip roots can crack during unpacking. A detachable rim may lift away when the tray is carried. Poorly matched hood and basin mouldings can leave gaps or make catches difficult to close. Check production samples with litter and after cleaning.
Tight nesting can leave trays jammed together or permanently distort the rim. Agree packing using the finished product, retain an approved sample and repeat the fit checks on arrival. Persistent odour, rough internal surfaces or residue in seams should trigger investigation before accepting the batch.
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 cat litter trays from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 6% under 3924 90 00 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control listed. Confirm the classification for the actual product.
What safety rules apply to plastic cat litter trays?
Consumer trays sold in Great Britain must be safe in normal and reasonably foreseeable use under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Assess edges, stability and trapping points.
What should I specify for a plastic litter tray?
Specify resin, recycled content, usable dimensions, entry height, wall thickness, weight and colour. Approve the production rim, catches and hood where fitted, together with a packed sample.
How do I check nested litter trays on arrival?
Separate arrival samples and inspect corners, bases and rims for cracks, scuffing or distortion. Refit removable parts, then fill, lift, empty and clean the tray using the agreed method.