Sourcing road sweeper brushes from China
Road sweeper replacement brushes from China carry 2% UK duty across the relevant tariff lines, with no anti-dumping duty shown. Products must meet applicable UK product safety requirements; brushes containing cat or dog fur cannot be imported. Confirm mounting fit and filament retention. Cambridge China Bridge sources road sweeper replacement brushes.
UK duty on replacement sweeper brushes
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 7 October 2026, heading 9603 covers brushes, including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles. Replacement sweeper brushes should be checked against 9603 50 00 00; the heading also has a road-sweeping brush line at 9603 90 91 00. The table shows product variants sharing a code, rather than separate tariff lines.
Both relevant lines carry 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff data shows no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension on either line. Both have cat and dog fur import and export controls attached. Imports and exports of such fur, including products made from it, are banned. Specify synthetic or steel fill and obtain a material declaration.
Confirm the commodity code using the brush's construction, intended use and mounting details. For other products within this heading, see the brushes, brooms and paint rollers guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side brushes constituting sweeper machine or vehicle parts | 9603 50 00 00 | 2% | None |
| Road-sweeping brushes where this line fits the supplied product | 9603 90 91 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the mounting and sweeping fill
Send the sweeper make, model, replacement part reference and a dimensioned drawing. For side brushes, specify plate diameter, centre opening, bolt pattern, mounting offset and sweeping direction. For cylindrical brushes, specify core dimensions, drive engagement, working width and fill pattern. For brush rings, specify bore, keying, ring profile and assembly arrangement.
Agree the filament material, diameter, exposed length, fill density and retention method. Identify whether the application needs synthetic fill, steel wire or a blend, and approve a sample on the intended sweeper. Define acceptable runout, retention and wear performance in the purchase specification.
Products placed on the UK market must comply with applicable UK product safety legislation. As practical buying checks, request fitting instructions, compatible machine details and any operating restrictions from the supplier.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative mixed order of replacement side brushes, cylindrical brushes and brush rings under 9603 50 00 00, invoiced at £27,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £29,500. Duty at 2% is £590. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £30,090, so it is £6,018. Import taxes total £6,608; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £590 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Mounting: compare delivered plates, bores, bolt holes and drive features with the approved drawing and a fitting sample.
Fill: check filament material, exposed length, distribution and retention against the approved sample; look for loose wire and missing tufts.
Running: arrange a controlled fitting and sweeping trial following the machine instructions; check clearance, vibration, streaking and shedding.
Packing: check that transport has not distorted plates or crushed fill, and that each pack identifies the agreed replacement part and brush variant.
What goes wrong
A brush can resemble the original yet have the wrong mounting offset, drive engagement or sweeping direction. Uneven fill and distorted cores can cause vibration; weak retention releases filaments, while a changed wire or polymer specification can alter sweeping performance and wear.
Approve a fitted sample before bulk production and repeat the agreed checks on arrival. Keep incompatible brush variants separately identified. Use the quality inspection guide to turn the drawing, sample and performance checks into an inspection brief.
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 road sweeper replacement brushes from China?
The relevant lines, 9603 50 00 00 and 9603 90 91 00, both carry 2% duty in the supplied tariff data read on 7 October 2026. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is shown.
Which commodity code covers replacement sweeper brushes?
Check 9603 50 00 00 for brushes constituting machine or vehicle parts. The tariff also lists road-sweeping brushes under 9603 90 91 00. Confirm the supplied product's classification with your customs broker.
What should I send the Chinese brush factory?
Send the machine model, part reference, dimensioned mounting drawing, filament specification and an approved sample. State the sweeping direction and agree a fitting trial.
What import control applies to these brush lines?
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur controls. Imports and exports of that fur and products made from it are banned. Obtain a declaration identifying the brush fill material.