Sourcing steel boot scrapers from China
Steel boot scrapers from China have a standard UK duty range of 2% to 2% across the candidate lines shown. Classification depends on construction and processing; consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe. Check stability, scraping edges and corrosion protection before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources steel boot scrapers.
UK duty and classification for steel boot scrapers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 7326 covers other articles of iron or steel. A fabricated steel boot scraper is a candidate for 7326 90 98 90. The other table rows are alternatives to investigate for wire-form, stamped or forged designs, rather than interchangeable codes for the same finished scraper.
The selected lines show 2% duty for goods from China, no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, and no steel trade measure. The suspensions on the stamped and closed-die forged lines describe specific discs and trailer-hitch components, not boot scrapers. The fabricated-article line carries torture-goods import prohibition and export restriction measures; ask your customs broker to confirm the requirements against the actual goods and tariff footnotes.
Confirm the commodity code using drawings, materials and manufacturing details. Confirm with the relevant authority or your customs broker whether the UK carbon border adjustment mechanism will apply to your planned imports; request supplier emissions information when planning future imports. For wider heading coverage, see steel bicycle parking stands.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other steel articles, candidate for fabricated boot scrapers | 7326 90 98 90 | 2% | None |
| Other steel wire articles, for wire-form scraper designs | 7326 20 00 90 | 2% | None |
| Other forged or stamped articles, not further worked | 7326 19 90 00 | 2% | None |
| Other closed-die forged steel articles | 7326 90 94 90 | 2% | None |
Specify the scraping edge and outdoor installation
Provide a drawing showing scraper height, usable blade width, steel thickness, foot spacing and fixing-hole positions. State whether the scraper is freestanding, ground-fixed or fitted with brushes. Identify the steel grade, coating system, drainage details and included fixings. Approve a sample using the types of boots your customers wear.
Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe. For this product, assess exposed corners, stability during sideways scraping and the risk of catching a boot or trouser leg. Request installation and maintenance instructions as part of your specification, and keep the approved sample for comparison during inspection.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 700 fabricated steel boot scrapers under 7326 90 98 90, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,700. Duty at 2% is £114. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £5,814, so it is £1,162.80. Import taxes total £1,276.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £114 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Scraping edge: check the working edge removes mud without cutting the boot sole; check exposed corners and weld spatter for sharp points.
Frame and welds: check the scraper stands square, does not rock and has no cracked welds or movement at the blade supports.
Finish: check coating coverage at welds, underneath feet and inside accessible recesses; inspect for rust, chips and blocked drainage.
Installation and packing: trial-fit the supplied fixings, check hole positions against the drawing and inspect arrival cartons for bent blades or damaged feet.
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What goes wrong
A narrow base can rock during scraping, while a flexible blade bends instead of clearing mud. Rough welds and poorly finished corners can damage boots or catch clothing. Test the assembled sample on the intended surface before approving production.
Outdoor coatings fail first where coverage is poor or water collects. Scrapers packed in direct contact can arrive with chipped finishes, and projecting feet can puncture cartons. Agree contact protection and packing orientation, then inspect the delivered goods before distributing them.
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 steel boot scrapers from China?
The candidate heading 7326 lines show 2% duty for China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the code for the finished design; the listed component-specific suspensions do not describe boot scrapers.
Which commodity code should I use for a steel boot scraper?
7326 90 98 90 is a candidate for a fabricated steel scraper. Wire-form or forged designs need separate assessment. Give your broker drawings, material details and the manufacturing process.
What should I specify for an outdoor boot scraper?
Specify blade width and height, steel thickness, base spacing, fixing holes, steel grade, coating and drainage. Approve the complete sample on the intended surface using representative boots.
What should I check when boot scrapers arrive?
Check for rocking, bent blades, cracked welds, sharp corners, coating chips and rust. Trial-fit the fixings and compare the assembled scraper with the approved drawing and sample.