Sourcing porcelain serving platters from China
Porcelain serving platters from China carry 12% UK duty plus anti-dumping duty ranging from 13.1% to 36.1% by exporter; the tariff facts show a 36.10% residual rate. Food-contact rules apply, so check the finished glaze and decoration, not just the porcelain body. Cambridge China Bridge sources porcelain serving platters.
Duty on porcelain serving platters
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6911 covers porcelain or china tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles. Serving platters fit the other tableware and kitchenware line, 6911 10 00 90. The platter shapes in the table share that code. See our porcelain hotel dinnerware guide for the wider product family.
The supplied tariff facts show 12% duty for goods from China plus residual anti-dumping duty of 36.10%, with no suspension or countervailing duty listed. Official guidance gives exporter-dependent anti-dumping rates from 13.1% to 36.1%. Ask your broker to confirm the applicable exporter rate before costing an order. Confirm the commodity code against the actual material and use.
The tariff attaches import and export waste controls and a DCMS export licence measure. For waste entering England under notification controls, the exporter must seek consent from the dispatch country's competent authority and follow its procedures. If a shipment from China is waste, confirm the full requirements with your broker. Also confirm whether the attached export measures affect any planned onward shipment; they should not be treated as ordinary import paperwork without checking.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval porcelain serving platters | 6911 10 00 90 | 12% | 36.10% residual anti-dumping |
Specify the platter, glaze and serving use
Specify porcelain body, overall dimensions, usable serving area, rim height, weight, foot shape and stacking fit. Approve the glaze shade and decoration position on a finished sample. Tell the factory whether the platter will carry hot food, pass through a commercial dishwasher or be used in a microwave or oven. Request evidence for each claimed use.
Food-contact rules apply to these platters. In England, ceramic articles may not be placed on the market unless they comply with the applicable ceramic requirements. Request a written declaration of compliance and lead and cadmium migration results matching the finished glaze and decoration. Agree how changes to glaze, pigments or firing will be reviewed. Use testing and certification support to define the evidence needed for your intended use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 porcelain serving platters; allow separately for anti-dumping duty 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
Shape: measure the outline and rim against the approved drawing; place samples on a flat surface and check for rocking, twisting and uneven feet.
Surface: check the food-contact face and rim for chips, cracks, glaze crazing, pinholes and exposed rough areas; compare colour and decoration with the approved sample.
Use and documents: check stacking and handling with the intended serving equipment; match declarations and laboratory reports to the supplied finish and product identity.
Packing: open arrival cartons and inspect corners, rims and foot rings; check that separators prevent rubbing and cushioning protects each platter. Record breakage by carton and batch.
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What goes wrong
Large flat platters can arrive warped, so they rock on the table or sit unevenly in stacks. Raised decoration and rough foot rings can scratch neighbouring pieces. Rim chips may remain hidden until cartons are unpacked, while glaze shade differences become obvious when platters are laid out together.
A report for plain white ware does not establish the performance of a different decorated finish. Keep the approved sample, specification and finish-specific evidence together, and review substitutions before shipment. Agree packing around the actual platter shape and use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspector.
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 serving platters from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 12% duty under 6911 10 00 90 plus residual anti-dumping duty of 36.10%. No suspension is listed. Confirm the applicable exporter rate with your broker.
What food-contact evidence should I ask for?
Request a written declaration of compliance and lead and cadmium migration results matching the finished platter, including its glaze and decoration. Ask the laboratory to assess the intended serving use.
Can I describe the platters as dishwasher or oven safe?
Ask for evidence matching the actual platter and the claimed conditions of use. Check samples under those conditions before approving the claim or placing a repeat order.
How do I reduce breakage in transit?
Approve packing with the actual platter inside. Check rim and corner cushioning, separation between pieces and movement inside cartons. Inspect arrival cartons and record where damage occurs.