Sourcing stainless steel dish racks from China
Stainless steel dish drying racks from China carry 0% UK duty under the relevant household-article line, with no anti-dumping duty recorded. For consumer racks sold in Great Britain, the importer must ensure safety in normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Cambridge China Bridge sources stainless steel dish drying racks.
Duty on stainless steel dish drying racks
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 7323 covers iron or steel table, kitchen and household articles and their parts, alongside scourers and steel wool. Stainless steel dish drying racks are candidates for 7323 93 00 90. The table shows rack formats sharing this line, rather than separate tariff subdivisions. See steel bread bins for the wider heading.
The supplied tariff data records 0% duty for goods from China on this line, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. It attaches import and export waste controls. For entry into England, waste shipment controls apply only where the goods are waste. If a shipment from China requires notification, the exporter applies through the dispatch country's authority and shipment waits for the relevant authorities' consent. Confirm any waste consignment with your customs broker.
Confirm the assembled rack's materials and construction, especially where plastic trays or mixed-material frames are included, using finding your commodity code. Do not use the stainless steel ironing-board subdivision merely because the rack folds. Import VAT is separate from customs duty; see UK import duty and VAT.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel countertop dish drying racks | 7323 93 00 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the rack, tray and sink fit
Specify the stainless steel grade for the frame, wires, welds and fasteners separately. Agree wire thickness, overall dimensions, plate-slot spacing, usable load, foot material and finish against an approved sample. For over-sink racks, give the sink opening and support surfaces. For tiered racks, check clearance for plates and access to the cutlery holder.
Agree tray slope, outlet position, removable components and cleaning access. Test drainage on the intended worktop and sink arrangement. For consumer racks placed on the Great Britain market, importers must ensure the product is safe under normal and reasonably foreseeable use. Assess sharp wire ends, tipping with uneven loads and finger traps in folding joints.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 3,000 compact stainless steel dish drying racks under 7323 93 00 90, invoiced at £7,500 free on board, with £900 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £8,400. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,400, so it is £1,680. 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
Material and finish: compare material records with the agreed specification; inspect welds, exposed wire ends and fasteners for roughness, discolouration and corrosion after agreed wet-use checks.
Load and fit: load representative plates, bowls and cutlery; check rocking, slipping feet, frame distortion and security of removable shelves and holders.
Drainage: wet the loaded rack and check that water reaches the tray outlet rather than collecting beneath feet or leaking onto the worktop.
Packing and traceability: check trays for cracks, wires for bending and all fittings against the packing list. Producers must provide their name and address and a product reference or batch identification on the product or packaging where reasonable. Use quality inspection guidance to agree the checks.
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What goes wrong
A stainless steel description can conceal different materials in screws, joints or holders. Rust complaints may begin around welds or fasteners, while rough wire ends can scratch plates or hands. Ask for component-level material details and retain the approved sample for comparison with production.
Drainage fails when the tray outlet misses the sink or the worktop prevents the intended slope. Racks can tip when heavy plates sit on an upper shelf, and loose feet can disappear during unpacking. Test the complete assembly in its intended arrangement and check protection between the rack and tray inside the carton.
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 stainless steel dish drying racks from China?
The supplied tariff data records 0% under 7323 93 00 90, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. Confirm that the finished rack belongs in this line.
How do I check whether a dish rack will rust?
Specify materials for wires, welds and fasteners separately. Agree wet-use and corrosion checks on the complete rack, including joints, and compare production with the approved sample.
What dimensions should I give the factory for an over-sink rack?
Give the sink opening, support surfaces, tap clearance and available height. Agree loaded stability, foot grip and the drainage outlet position on a sample fitted to the intended arrangement.
Do the tariff's waste controls apply to new dish racks?
For entry into England, waste shipment controls apply only if the goods are waste. The tariff attaches waste controls to this line; confirm any uncertain consignment with your customs broker.