Sourcing pyrogallol from China
Pyrogallol's candidate tariff line carries 4% duty from China; a named-substance suspension needs checking before claiming relief. For sales in Great Britain, the importer must meet chemical labelling and packaging duties and should confirm classification responsibilities with HSE. Cambridge China Bridge sources pyrogallol.
Pyrogallol classification and duty
Heading 2907 covers phenols and phenol-alcohols. For pyrogallol, check the residual polyphenol line 2907 29 00 90 against the exact substance and composition. The supplied tariff facts do not name pyrogallol separately, so only the relevant candidate line is shown rather than unrelated chemicals.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, this line carried 4% third-country duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. It also carried a named-substance suspension to 0.00 %, but the supplied eligibility text is truncated and does not establish relief for pyrogallol. The attached control is “Export control - Waste”; ask your customs broker to confirm its relevance to the transaction.
Confirm the commodity code using the substance identity, composition and intended presentation before ordering. Do not assume that a solution or formulated product uses the same code. For the wider heading, see hydroquinone from China.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrogallol, subject to confirmation of classification | 2907 29 00 90 | 4% | None |
Specify pyrogallol by assay and intended use
State whether the order is for laboratory reagent or technical material. Agree the assay method, acceptance limits for water and impurities, appearance, packaging material and storage instructions. Request a batch-specific certificate of analysis and an English safety data sheet; approve a sample in your intended process before accepting bulk material.
For supply in Great Britain, importers must meet chemical labelling and packaging duties; confirm classification responsibilities with HSE. Check UK REACH registration responsibilities when annual imports of the substance reach one tonne or more. Establish the compliance route before committing to repeat orders.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 25 kg of pyrogallol for laboratory use under 2907 29 00 90, invoiced at £1,800 free on board, with £1,800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,600. Duty at 4% is £144. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £3,744, so it is £748.80. Import taxes total £892.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £144 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the ordered substance, supplier label, safety data sheet and batch certificate.
Analysis: compare assay, water and agreed impurities with independent results from a representative batch sample.
Packaging: check closures, liners, leaks and signs of moisture ingress; photograph damaged packages before opening.
Traceability: match package batch identifiers to the certificate and retain a labelled sample.
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What goes wrong
An assay result alone can hide a mismatch in grade, test method or impurity profile. A generic certificate may describe a previous batch rather than the delivered material. Investigate colour changes, wet material or damaged seals against the agreed specification before releasing the batch.
A supplier's compliance statement does not replace the importer's labelling duties; confirm classification responsibilities with HSE. Another avoidable error is treating a suspension attached to the residual tariff line as relief for every chemical classified there.
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 pyrogallol from China?
The candidate line 2907 29 00 90 carries 4% duty. Its named-substance suspension is not established for pyrogallol by the supplied facts; confirm classification and eligibility before entry.
Do I need UK REACH registration for pyrogallol?
Check registration responsibilities if annual imports of the substance reach one tonne or more into Great Britain. Confirm which registration arrangements cover your business before ordering.
What should a pyrogallol specification include?
Include intended use, assay method, water and impurity limits, appearance, packaging and storage instructions. Agree a batch-specific certificate of analysis.
Is a supplier certificate enough to accept pyrogallol?
Compare the certificate with the delivered batch and your agreed specification. Check identity, seals and appearance, and arrange independent analysis where the intended use warrants it.