Sourcing rubber threshold ramps from China
Rubber threshold ramps from China carry 2% UK duty across the relevant heading 4016 lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Confirm the safety obligations for consumer-use ramps in Great Britain with the relevant authority. Confirm the material and classification before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources rubber threshold ramps.
2% duty on relevant rubber ramp lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 17 October 2026, heading 4016 covers articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. For a solid moulded rubber threshold ramp, 4016 99 97 90 is a candidate to confirm. The other table rows are alternatives to investigate according to material and construction, rather than interchangeable codes.
All selected lines carry 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff records list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no attached import controls for these lines. The suspension recorded under 4016 99 97 90 is restricted to disposable boot covers or overshoes, so it does not cover threshold ramps.
Give your customs broker the material declaration, photographs and section drawing to confirm the commodity code. For a different ramp construction, see our aluminium loading ramps guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other rubber articles, candidate for solid rubber threshold ramps | 4016 99 97 90 | 2% | None |
| Other cellular rubber articles, if the ramp uses cellular rubber | 4016 10 00 90 | 2% | None |
| Other rubber-to-metal bonded parts, if applicable to the ramp construction | 4016 99 91 90 | 2% | None |
| Rubber floor coverings and mats, for comparison with threshold mat designs | 4016 91 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the threshold profile and intended load
Specify threshold rise, usable width, ramp depth, slope profile and leading-edge thickness. Show the door swing, sill shape and available landing space on a drawing. Agree whether the ramp is loose-laid or fixed, and identify the floor surface, indoor or outdoor use, drainage needs and any trimming allowed.
State the rubber compound, whether recycled material is allowed, hardness, surface texture and underside grip. Agree a load test using the intended wheel or foot contact and support arrangement. A broad load claim alone does not describe how a small castor presses into the rubber.
For ramps intended for or likely to be used by consumers, Great Britain's General Product Safety Regulations 2005 apply; confirm the applicable safety obligations with the relevant authority. Include installation and use information in the purchasing specification. Where rubber parts have direct, prolonged or repeated skin contact, confirm with the relevant authority whether a UK REACH PAH restriction applies; assess the actual contact rather than assuming every ramp has that exposure.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 350 rubber threshold ramps under 4016 99 97 90, invoiced at £2,500 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,700. Duty at 2% is £74. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £3,774, so it is £754.80. Import taxes total £828.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £74 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step. This example assumes the standard rate. Certain mobility aids installed in the home of a person aged 60 or over take the reduced rate under HMRC's VAT Notice 701/7; other supplies are standard-rated.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure rise, width, depth and leading edge against the drawing; trial the door clearance and wheel approach.
Material: compare hardness and weight with the approved sample; inspect for cracks, voids, loose granules and persistent odour.
Grip and load: test movement on the intended floor in dry and wet conditions; check wheel passage and deformation against the agreed test.
Packing and identification: check flatness after unpacking, protected edges, product identification and agreed instructions. Use the quality inspection guide to plan checks before dispatch.
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What goes wrong
A ramp can match the nominal height yet leave a lip that catches small wheels or stops the door opening. A curled base rocks, a smooth underside slides, and soft rubber compresses under concentrated wheel loads. Differences between the sample compound and production material can change grip, odour and deformation.
Approve a sample against the actual threshold and floor. Keep the drawing, material specification and test arrangement with the order, and repeat those checks on production samples. Do not accept a load claim without knowing the support conditions and contact area used.
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 rubber threshold ramps from China?
The relevant heading 4016 lines carry 2% duty in the supplied tariff records. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is listed. Confirm the code for your ramp's material and construction.
Which commodity code should I use for a rubber threshold ramp?
4016 99 97 90 is a candidate for a solid moulded rubber article. Cellular rubber, rubber-to-metal bonding or a mat-style design may change the classification; send the broker a drawing and material declaration.
What should I specify before ordering threshold ramps?
Specify rise, width, depth, leading edge, door clearance, compound, floor surface and fixing method. Agree grip and load tests that reproduce the intended wheel contact and support.
How do I check whether a rubber ramp will slip?
Trial the approved sample on the intended floor in dry and wet conditions, checking both the tread and underside. Repeat the agreed test on production samples and check for curling or rocking.