Sourcing Silver Signet Rings from China
Silver signet rings from China carry 2% UK duty, including silver rings plated with other precious metals. The wider heading ranges from 2% to 4%. Rings sold as silver need a recognised hallmark unless exempt; check weight and alloy before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources silver signet rings.
UK duty on silver signet rings
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 7113 covers jewellery and its parts made from precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Silver signet rings fall under 7113 11 00 00, including silver plated with other precious metals. The table shows product variants sharing this code.
The silver line carries 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. It attaches restrictions on entry into free circulation, ivory import and export controls, CITES import and export controls, and seal-product import controls. Have your customs broker confirm which requirements apply to the actual materials and origin.
Confirm the alloy, plating and any inlay before selecting the commodity code. Base metal clad with precious metal carries 4% under this heading and should not be treated as a silver ring. See the silver cufflinks guide for another product within the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain silver signet rings | 7113 11 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the silver, signet face and engraving
Specify silver fineness, finished weight and tolerance, solid or hollow construction, ring sizes and the sizing system. Define the face shape, face dimensions, shoulder profile and underside finish. For engraving, approve the artwork, orientation, depth and position on a finished sample. If the ring will make an impression, approve the impression as well as the ring.
Plan hallmarking before sale. Confirm with a UK Assay Office whether silver articles below 7.78 grams qualify for the weight exemption and which conditions apply, rather than relying solely on the site's silver guide. For rings outside an exemption, arrange a UK hallmark or recognised Common Control Mark. Agree a marking position that leaves the engraving and wearing surface usable.
Name each stone or inlay and specify its setting, finish and any plating thickness. For CITES-listed materials, confirm the permit or notification with your broker before shipping. For ivory, check exemption eligibility and confirm registration or certification requirements. Seal products imported into Great Britain for trade require a seal catch certificate; confirm eligibility before ordering. Check the original place goods were consigned from for the attached sanctions control.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 200 plain silver signet rings, illustrative order under 7113 11 00 00, invoiced at £2,500 free on board, with £150 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,650. Duty at 2% is £53. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,703, so it is £540.60. Import taxes total £593.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £53 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Silver and weight: test production samples for silver content, including solder, and weigh each sampled ring against the agreed tolerance. Match any required hallmark to the ring.
Fit and construction: check every ordered size in the sample with the agreed sizing gauge. Inspect the underside, shoulders and shank for sharp edges, porosity and thin areas.
Face and engraving: compare shape, artwork, orientation and depth with the approved sample. Check lettering under magnification and test the impression where specified.
Finish and settings: inspect plating coverage, scratches, polishing residue and stone security. Check individual protective packing and size labels through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A ring can match the photograph but arrive lighter, with a hollow underside or a thinner shank than the approved sample. Engraving can be off-centre, reversed incorrectly or softened by polishing. Mixed sizing systems produce rings that look correctly labelled but do not fit.
Low silver content, weak stone settings and plating that wears through are further failure points. A fineness stamp alone should not replace checking the required hallmark. Resolve alloy, weight, marking position and finish on production samples before accepting the shipment.
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 silver signet rings from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 2% for 7113 11 00 00, including silver plated with other precious metals. It lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Do silver signet rings need hallmarking?
Rings sold as silver need a recognised hallmark unless exempt. Confirm with a UK Assay Office whether silver below 7.78 grams qualifies for the weight exemption and which conditions apply. Plan assay and marking before sale.
How do I specify engraving on a signet ring?
Approve the artwork, orientation, depth and position on a finished sample. State whether the design is decorative or intended to make an impression, and approve an impression when relevant.
What should I check when silver signet rings arrive?
Check silver content, weight, ring sizes, construction, engraving, plating, stone security and required hallmarks against the approved sample and order specification.