Sourcing plastic measuring jugs from China
For plastic measuring jugs on the relevant kitchenware lines, the duty range is a single rate of 6%. Food-contact materials must be safe and suitable for their intended use. Check the resin, graduation accuracy and declaration control before shipment. Cambridge China Bridge sources plastic measuring jugs.
Duty and food-contact import controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 28 October 2026, heading 3924 covers plastic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. Plastic measuring jugs without polyamide or melamine are proposed for 3924 10 00 90; kitchenware containing either material and consigned from China is proposed for 3924 10 00 11. The table gives product examples, with some sharing a code. For wider heading context, see the plastic kitchen sieves guide.
The supplied facts show 6% duty for goods from China on these kitchenware lines, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension listed. The UK Trade Tariff attaches a restriction on entry into free circulation to 3924 10 00 90 referring to a plastics declaration of compliance. Ask your customs broker to confirm the declaration requirement for the actual jug.
For polyamide or melamine kitchenware within the China control, each consignment needs a declaration and laboratory report covering primary aromatic amines and formaldehyde. Advance notification and designated border entry also apply. Give your broker the resin formulation and details of all food-contact parts to confirm the commodity code and applicable controls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear plastic measuring jugs, excluding polyamide or melamine | 3924 10 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Measuring jugs containing polyamide or melamine, consigned from China | 3924 10 00 11 | 6% | None |
Specify the resin, graduations and pouring lip
Specify the resin, colourants, transparency, usable capacity, graduation units and agreed accuracy. Distinguish the highest marked volume from brimful capacity. Agree where the liquid level is read, the viewing position and how the factory verifies the scale. Approve the handle clearance, base stability, pouring lip and any lid against a physical sample.
Food-contact materials must be safe and suitable for their intended use. Request finished-product evidence matching the resin, colour and intended foods, contact duration, temperature and repeated use. Agree supported microwave and dishwasher claims, cleaning instructions and approval before material changes. Discuss the assessment through testing and certification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 clear plastic measuring jugs under 3924 10 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
Graduations: compare marked volumes with a calibrated reference vessel using the agreed filling and reading method; check unit labels, print alignment and visibility through the jug.
Moulding: inspect the base, pouring lip and handle roots for cracks, flash, thin patches and distortion; check that the empty and filled jug stands steadily.
Use trial: fill to the agreed working level, lift by the handle and pour into a receiving vessel; check handle flex, dribbling and liquid running down the outside.
Cleaning and packing: repeat the agreed washing trial, then check scale legibility, clouding and warping; inspect nested jugs for scratches and sticking. Plan arrival checks with the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A clear scale can still indicate the wrong volume if the artwork is misplaced or the moulded jug differs from the approved sample. Check volume against the actual marks rather than accepting the nominal capacity. Watch for scales that rub off, bases that rock and lips that dribble.
A jug may look sound when empty but flex at the handle or distort during the intended washing cycle. Reports for a different resin or colour leave the supplied version unassessed. Keep the approved sample, material specification and reports linked to the order, and review changes before shipment.
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 measuring jugs from China?
The supplied facts show 6% on the relevant kitchenware lines, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. Confirm 3924 10 00 90 or, for kitchenware containing polyamide or melamine consigned from China, 3924 10 00 11.
Do plastic measuring jugs need food-contact evidence?
Food-contact materials must be safe and suitable for their intended use. Request evidence matching the finished jug, resin, colour and intended conditions, and ask your broker to confirm the attached declaration control.
How do I check a measuring jug's accuracy?
Compare marked volumes against a calibrated reference vessel using an agreed filling and reading method. Check the actual graduation positions, unit labels and readability, then repeat after the agreed washing trial.
Can I sell the jug as microwave or dishwasher safe?
Ask for evidence supporting the specific claim for the supplied resin and finished jug. Agree representative use trials and check deformation, handle security, clouding and graduation durability.