Sourcing porcelain ramekins from China
Porcelain ramekins from China carry 12% ordinary UK duty, plus anti-dumping duty at company-specific rates or the residual 36.10%. Confirm applicable food-contact requirements with the Food Standards Agency, including lead and cadmium migration checks and a written declaration of compliance. Cambridge China Bridge sources porcelain ramekins.
Duty on porcelain ramekins
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6911 covers porcelain or china tableware, kitchenware, household and toilet articles. Porcelain ramekins fall within the other tableware and kitchenware line, 6911 10 00 90. The styles shown here share that code; see porcelain hotel dinnerware for the wider range.
The supplied tariff record gives 12% ordinary duty and a residual anti-dumping duty of 36.10%, with no suspension or countervailing duty recorded. Company-specific anti-dumping rates can apply, as explained in the site's published ceramic guidance. Ask your broker to check the actual producer and exporter before budgeting the shipment.
The tariff also attaches an import waste control, an export waste control and a cultural-object export licence measure. Waste shipment controls only apply to material classed as waste. For a shipment from China, ask your customs broker to confirm the attached import requirement and any relevant export measures. Confirm the commodity code against the finished product.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain porcelain ramekins | 6911 10 00 90 | 12% | 36.10% residual anti-dumping |
Specify the ramekin and its intended use
Specify porcelain body, usable capacity, rim diameter, height, wall profile, base finish and glaze colour. State whether the ramekin is for baking, chilled desserts or serving sauces. Agree stacking behaviour, lid fit where supplied, and packing that keeps rims apart.
Confirm with the Food Standards Agency the applicable food-contact requirements for lead and cadmium migration limits, a written declaration of compliance and supporting test documentation. Request documents matching the finished ramekin and its glaze or decoration. Agree sample trials for the intended oven, cooling and dishwasher use before approving any performance claim.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 porcelain ramekins; FOB and freight values are illustrative. Anti-dumping duty must also be considered. under 6911 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 12% is £912. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,512, so it is £1,702.40. Import taxes total £2,614.40; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £912 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Body and rim: check for cracks, chips, distortion and rocking bases against the approved sample.
Glaze: check the interior, rim and fluted surfaces for crazing, pinholes, rough patches and colour variation.
Fit and use: measure usable capacity and dimensions, check stacking and lid fit, and repeat the agreed baking and cleaning trials.
Documents and packing: match food contact documents to the supplied finish; open cartons to check separators, chipped rims and movement inside packs.
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What goes wrong
Ramekins can match the outside dimensions but hold a different portion because the walls or base are thicker. Warped bases rock on trays, tight stacks chip rims, and a glaze change makes earlier test documents a poor match for the delivered stock.
Approve the actual production finish and carton arrangement. Record defects separately from performance failures, and agree corrective action before shipment. Use the inspection guide to plan the checks.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on porcelain ramekins from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 12% ordinary duty under 6911 10 00 90, plus residual anti-dumping duty of 36.10%. Check whether the producer and exporter qualify for a company-specific rate.
What food contact documents should I request?
Request a written declaration of compliance and supporting lead and cadmium migration test documentation matching the finished ramekin, including its glaze and decoration.
Are porcelain ramekins automatically oven-safe?
Approve the intended baking and cooling conditions with the factory, then trial production samples. Porcelain material alone does not establish the performance of a particular shape or glaze.
How do I reduce chipped ramekins on arrival?
Agree separators that keep rims apart, limit movement inside cartons, and trial the packed product. Inspect opened cartons for rim damage and compare the packing with the approved sample.