Sourcing clipper blades from China
Replacement hair clipper blades from China carry a flat 2% UK duty under the parts line of heading 8510, with no trade remedy recorded. Consumer replacement blades must be safe for normal and reasonably foreseeable use in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources replacement hair clipper blades.
Replacement blade parts carry 2% duty
Heading 8510 covers shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances with self-contained electric motors, and their parts. Replacement blades for electric hair clippers fall within the parts family. The table shows different blade products under the same parts code, rather than separate tariff subdivisions.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, parts under 8510 90 00 00 carried 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control for this line.
Confirm the commodity code using photographs, the blade drawing and the intended electric clipper models. For related parts within the wider heading, see replacement electric shaver foil heads.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement fixed blades for electric hair clippers | 8510 90 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the blade and the clipper it fits
State whether you need a fixed blade, moving cutter, matched blade set or detachable assembly. Specify material, hardness, tooth profile, cutting width, mounting holes, drive engagement and finish. Give the factory an approved sample and the actual clipper models used for acceptance checks. Agree whether screws, springs and protective covers are included.
For consumer replacement blades sold in Great Britain, general product safety rules require a safe product in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Producers, including importers, must provide relevant information about risks that are not immediately obvious. Prepare fitting, adjustment, cleaning and lubrication instructions around the actual blade design.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 3,000 replacement hair clipper blade sets under 8510 90 00 00, invoiced at £15,000 free on board, with £1,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £16,000. Duty at 2% is £320. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £16,320, so it is £3,264. Import taxes total £3,584; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £320 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: mount bulk samples on the specified clippers and check screw seating, drive engagement, locking and guard-comb clearance.
Cutting: check fixed and moving blade alignment, tooth tips and burrs; cut sample hair and record snagging, vibration and heat against the approved sample.
Condition: inspect for rust, chipped teeth, damaged coatings and trapped grinding residue; check protective packaging on arrival.
Traceability: general product safety rules require the producer's name and address and the product reference or applicable batch on the product or packaging where reasonable. Check these details and fitting instructions during inspection.
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What goes wrong
A blade may resemble the sample but have different mounting geometry or drive engagement. It can fit loosely, bind during movement or leave the cutter misaligned. Poor grinding pulls hair; exposed or misaligned teeth can nick skin. Approve a working blade-and-clipper combination rather than appearance alone.
Mixed model labels and unapproved changes to material, grinding or coating make repeat orders harder to control. Keep the approved sample and drawing with the purchase specification, and compare incoming blades before releasing stock.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For components and parts, see sourcing for manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on replacement clipper blades from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 2% duty under 8510 90 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control.
Will replacement blades fit every hair clipper?
Specify the exact compatible models. Check mounting holes, drive engagement, blade movement and guard clearance on the actual clippers before approving bulk production.
What safety information should come with replacement blades?
For consumer blades sold in Great Britain, provide relevant information about risks that are not immediately obvious. Prepare fitting, adjustment and maintenance instructions for the actual design.
How do I check whether the blades cut properly?
Fit samples to the specified clippers, check alignment and burrs, then cut sample hair. Compare snagging, vibration and heat with the approved sample.