Sourcing replacement turntable styli from China
Replacement turntable styli from China pay 0% UK duty under 8522 90 00 90, with no trade remedies recorded. Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe. Specify the cartridge fit, tip construction and tracking force. Cambridge China Bridge sources replacement turntable styli.
UK duty on replacement turntable styli
Heading 8522 covers parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521. Replacement styli fall within the other-parts line, 8522 90 00 90. The table shows different stylus specifications sharing that commodity line.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 October 2026, replacement styli under 8522 90 00 90 carry 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff facts record no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for this line.
Confirm the commodity code against the actual assembly supplied. A replacement stylus and a complete pick-up cartridge are different products. See the wider cartridges and audio parts guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement styli with conical tips | 8522 90 00 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the cartridge fit and stylus construction
Specify the cartridge make and model, housing dimensions, locating features and insertion direction. Agree the tip profile, tip material, bonded or nude construction, cantilever material and recommended tracking force. Send a reference sample and approve a fitted sample before bulk production.
Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe. For replacement styli, review handling and fitting with the sharp tip protected, and agree clear fitting instructions. Keep the approved sample, specification and inspection records together.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 5,000 replacement turntable styli under 8522 90 00 90, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £30,600. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £30,600, so it is £6,120. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: install samples in the specified cartridge and check seating, retention and removal without forcing the housing.
Tip and cantilever: inspect under magnification for chips, loose tips, bent cantilevers and alignment against the approved sample.
Playback: use a test record in the target cartridge at the agreed tracking force; check mistracking, distortion and channel balance.
Packing: check the guard protects the tip without touching the cantilever, the assembly cannot move in transit and the model label matches the contents.
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What goes wrong
Similar-looking housings can have different locating features, leaving the stylus loose or preventing it from seating. A compatible-model list is insufficient without a fit trial. Tip construction can also differ from the approved sample, while bent cantilevers and missing guards can make otherwise correct stock unusable.
Agree how fit, tip construction and playback will be checked before placing the order. Inspect samples from the shipment against the retained sample and quarantine damaged assemblies. Our quality inspection guide explains how to brief the inspection.
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 turntable styli from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 0% duty under 8522 90 00 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded.
How do I confirm a replacement stylus fits my cartridge?
Specify the exact cartridge model and approve a fitted sample. Check seating, retention and insertion direction rather than relying on the housing's appearance.
What should I inspect when replacement styli arrive?
Check cartridge fit, tip damage, cantilever alignment, playback and protective packing against the approved sample.
How do I specify bonded and nude diamond styli?
Write the required construction into the specification and ask the supplier to identify the tip material and attachment method. Compare production samples with the approved sample under magnification.