Sourcing poultry slatted flooring from China
Plastic poultry slatted flooring classified under heading 3925 pays 6% UK duty from China, so the duty range is a single rate. Official laying-hen guidance recommends floors that avoid pain, distress or injury. Confirm the code and test the installed panel system. Cambridge China Bridge sources plastic poultry slatted flooring.
6% duty, subject to classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 3925 covers builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included. For poultry slatted flooring accepted within this heading, the residual other line is a candidate. The table separates panel variants sharing that line from permanently installed plastic fittings; these are not separate tariff subdivisions.
The supplied tariff facts show 6% duty for goods from China on both displayed codes, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control. Classification of the flooring does not automatically establish the classification of separately supplied supports or fittings.
Give your customs broker drawings, material details, installation instructions and the intended poultry-house use to confirm the commodity code. For the wider heading, see plastic building access panels.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic poultry slatted floor panels, subject to classification | 3925 90 80 00 | 6% | None |
| Plastic floor fittings intended for permanent installation in buildings | 3925 90 10 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the panel and its support system
Specify bird type and growth stage, polymer grade, permitted recycled content, panel dimensions, slot shape and width, surface texture, underside ribs, connector geometry and support spacing. Agree load and deflection acceptance criteria for the assembled floor, including access for cleaning and any intended worker access.
Official laying-hen guidance recommends floor designs and materials that are comfortable and avoid pain, distress or injury. Use that recommendation when assessing slot edges and foot contact. Ask for cleaning trials using your intended detergent and disinfectant, and approve a connected sample assembly rather than an isolated panel.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of plastic poultry slatted floor panels for a poultry house under 3925 90 80 00, invoiced at £18,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £19,500. Duty at 6% is £1,170. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £20,670, so it is £4,134. Import taxes total £5,304; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,170 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: assemble panels on the specified supports and check connector engagement, edge alignment, rocking and replacement access.
Surface: check slot edges and moulding seams for flash, sharp projections, cracks and exposed inclusions.
Strength: test the assembly against agreed loads and support spacing; record deflection, permanent deformation and connector damage.
Cleaning: check drainage and inspect underside ribs and joints after the agreed cleaning trial. Compare arrival samples with retained approved samples using the quality inspection guide.
What goes wrong
A panel can look acceptable on a bench but sag when installed across a wider support gap. Warped panels leave uneven joints, brittle mouldings crack at connectors, and rough slot edges create poor foot contact. Rib intersections and locking tabs can also retain dirt after washing.
Make the support layout and assembled-floor acceptance criteria part of the order. Ask the supplier to demonstrate moulding consistency and batch traceability during factory verification, and resolve sample failures before approving 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 poultry slatted flooring from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 6% under 3925 90 80 00, if the flooring belongs in that line. No trade remedy, suspension or import control is recorded for it. Confirm classification before ordering.
Is there a separate tariff code for each panel shape?
The supplied facts do not list poultry panel shapes separately. The table shows variants against a candidate residual line; give the broker drawings and installation details.
What should I test before buying poultry slats?
Test connected panels on the intended supports for load, deflection, connector retention, slot-edge finish and cleaning. Match the assembly to the bird type and growth stage.
Can a supplier's load rating prove the floor is suitable?
Ask which support spacing, load arrangement and panel assembly were tested. Agree acceptance criteria for your installation and check samples against them.