Sourcing rattan proofing baskets from China
Rattan bread proofing baskets from China carry 2% UK duty on both rattan lines, within a heading ranging from 0% to 4%. Baskets and liners intended to touch dough are food contact materials; check suitability for the intended use before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources rattan bread proofing baskets.
UK duty on rattan proofing baskets
Heading 4602 covers basketwork and related articles made to shape from plaiting materials. Rattan proofing baskets fall within its rattan branch, with separate lines for hand-made articles from plaiting materials and other articles. The table shows round and oval variants under the same tariff lines, rather than separate shape-based codes.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, both rattan lines carry 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for these lines. The wider heading ranges from 0% to 4%; those endpoints are not the rates for rattan baskets.
Confirm the material and manufacturing method before choosing the commodity code. Identify separately supplied liners and accessories separately for classification. For the wider basket family, see seagrass storage baskets.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-made rattan basketwork: round proofing baskets | 4602 12 00 10 | 2% | None |
| Other rattan basketwork: round proofing baskets | 4602 12 00 90 | 2% | None |
Specify the basket around your dough
Specify rattan rather than an unspecified natural fibre, round or oval shape, internal opening dimensions, internal depth, cane profile and rim construction. Agree dimensional tolerances against a physical sample. Trial the sample with your dough, flouring method and turning-out routine rather than relying on a supplier's loaf-size description.
State whether dough touches bare rattan or a removable liner. Record any coating, adhesive or surface treatment and the liner material. Food contact rules cover articles expected to touch food. Ask for supporting suitability evidence for the basket and liner as supplied, with your intended contact conditions described, and use testing and certification support to scope any testing.
Agree cleaning and drying instructions with the supplier and trial them on samples. Specify liner fit, seam position, shrinkage acceptance and whether replacement liners must fit the approved basket. Keep the approved basket and liner together as the production reference.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 2,000 rattan bread proofing baskets under 4602 12 00 10, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,200. Duty at 2% is £184. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,384, so it is £1,876.80. Import taxes total £2,060.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £184 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Shape and fit: measure internal dimensions and depth, check the basket sits flat, and fit the liner without folds that distort the dough.
Surface: inspect cane ends, rim bindings and fixings for splinters, exposed sharp points and loose fragments; compare the finish with the approved sample.
Moisture and packing: check agreed moisture acceptance, mould spots, musty smells and damp cartons before dispatch and on arrival.
Use and records: trial dough release and liner cleaning, match material evidence to the supplied finish, and retain sample findings through your inspection process.
Working out your own order? Send us the product on WhatsApp and we reply the same working day: WhatsApp us
What goes wrong
A basket can match its external dimensions yet have too little usable space inside. Uneven cane spacing changes the dough pattern, loose bindings shed fragments, and a liner that shrinks after cleaning no longer fits. Approve the complete basket-and-liner combination and compare production against it.
Rattan packed damp can arrive mouldy. Strong odours, unexplained coatings or a changed liner material also warrant investigation before use or sale. Hold affected stock aside, photograph the defects and ask the supplier to explain the treatment and packing process rather than accepting a replacement label as evidence.
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 rattan proofing baskets from China?
Both rattan lines carry 2% duty in the supplied tariff record. It lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for those lines.
Are rattan proofing baskets food contact materials?
Yes, when intended to touch dough. A liner touching dough is also a food contact material. Ask for suitability evidence covering the actual materials, finish and intended use.
How do I specify the right proofing basket size?
Specify internal opening dimensions and depth, then trial the sample with your dough and liner. A supplier's loaf-size description is insufficient to confirm usable space.
What should I check when the baskets arrive?
Check mould, musty smells, damp packaging, splinters, loose bindings, distortion and liner fit. Compare the delivery with the approved sample before releasing it for use or sale.