Sourcing roll cage trolleys from China
Roll cage trolleys and relevant vehicle parts carry 0% UK duty from China in the supplied tariff lines, with no listed trade remedy. Applicable product safety requirements still govern design and manufacture. Specify the load, castors and cage layout before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources roll cage trolleys.
UK duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 8716 covers trailers, other non-mechanically propelled vehicles and their parts. Manually pushed roll cage trolleys are candidates for 8716 80 00 00. The selected complete-vehicle and parts lines all carry 0% duty for goods from China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. See our guide to sourcing bicycle cargo trailers.
The tariff attaches a restriction on entry into free circulation concerning ozone-depleting substances, fluorinated greenhouse gas import control on the selected complete-vehicle, chassis and body lines, and a DCMS Export Licence measure. Ozone-depleting substance imports into Great Britain require a licence. For ordinary unpowered cages, ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable declarations and whether any attached measure requires action.
Send photographs, drawings, materials and the shipment's assembly state to your broker before confirming the commodity code. Separately imported castors and generic fittings need their own classification review. For the wider product family, see warehouse platform trolleys.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manually propelled roll cage trolleys | 8716 80 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Chassis for non-mechanically propelled vehicles, classification to confirm | 8716 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Bodies for non-mechanically propelled vehicles, classification to confirm | 8716 90 30 00 | 0% | None |
| Other vehicle parts, including cage components where correctly classified | 8716 90 90 98 | 0% | None |
Cage layout, nesting and castors
Specify the external footprint, usable internal space, door opening, mesh spacing, shelf arrangement and folded or nested dimensions. State the intended load and its distribution, the base material, steel sections, finish and replacement parts. Send the factory details of doorways, lifts, ramps and floor joints that the cage will encounter. For drum handling equipment, see our manual drum trolley sourcing guide.
Choose castor material, bearing construction, mounting pattern, swivel arrangement and brakes where needed. Ask for a loaded sample trial on your intended floor, including turning and crossing joints. HSE guidance recommends a robust, rigid frame and shelves that withstand long-term use.
Applicable product safety law sets requirements for design and manufacture. Ask for evidence supporting the proposed load rating and instructions covering assembly, loading, pushing, folding and maintenance. Agree how the factory will identify each production batch.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 50 nesting roll cage trolleys under 8716 80 00 00, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,500, so it is £1,900. 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
Frame and finish: compare steel sections and mesh with the approved sample; inspect welds, sharp ends, coating coverage and distortion at the base and door hinges.
Castors and brakes: check mounting plates and fasteners; roll a loaded sample, turn it and cross representative floor joints; test fitted brakes for holding and release.
Doors and shelves: operate latches and folding joints; check shelves seat securely and doors remain closed during the agreed loaded trial.
Nesting and arrival: nest sampled cages together; compare packed dimensions with the order; check for bent panels, missing fittings and loose castor fixings after unpacking.
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What goes wrong
A cage can match the catalogue photograph but fail your working route. Small or unsuitable wheels catch on floor joints, distorted frames prevent nesting, and poorly aligned latches release when the cage twists. An unsupported load rating can conceal weak shelves or base welds. Approve the loaded sample and record the agreed inspection method before production.
Packing can bend projecting hinges or damage the finish where cages rub together. Agree protection at contact points and restraint within the shipment. Inspect arrival damage before putting cages into service, and keep photographs and batch records for any supplier claim.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on roll cage trolleys from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot lists 0% duty under 8716 80 00 00 and the selected parts lines, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the code for the actual shipment.
Which commodity code covers roll cage trolleys?
8716 80 00 00 is a candidate for manually propelled complete cages. Ask your broker to confirm it from drawings and the shipment's assembly state; loose castors and fittings need separate review.
What should I specify when ordering roll cages?
Fix the footprint, usable space, load distribution, shelves, doors, mesh, nesting dimensions, finish and castor construction. Trial a loaded sample on the route where it will work.
How do I check nesting roll cages before shipping?
Nest sampled production cages together, operate doors and folding joints, and compare packed dimensions with the order. Check loaded rolling, welds, latches, castor fixings and protection at contact points.