Sourcing sulphur dichloride from China
Sulphur dichloride from China pays 4% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension recorded. Check chemical classification, safety documents and Chemical Weapons Convention declarations before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources sulphur dichloride.
Sulphur dichloride duty and controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, sulphur dichloride under 2812 16 00 00 carried 4% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded for this line. Heading 2812 covers halides and halide oxides of non-metals; see the wider heading guide.
The tariff attaches waste import and export controls. For imports from China that are waste subject to notification controls, shipment to England can begin only after consent from the Environment Agency and the other competent authorities involved. Ask your customs broker to confirm waste status and the applicable requirements, including any proposed return shipment.
Match the chemical identity and composition to the declaration using finding your commodity code. The supplied facts contain only a single sulphur dichloride line, so the table contains that line alone. Confirm the classification of mixtures separately.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur dichloride | 2812 16 00 00 | 4% | None |
Specify the sulphur dichloride composition
Name sulphur dichloride explicitly rather than ordering unspecified sulphur chloride. Agree assay, sulphur monochloride content, free chlorine, other impurities and any stabiliser with your process chemist. Request a batch certificate stating the test methods, sampling date and acceptance criteria. Agree container and closure materials, storage instructions and the carrier's acceptance before dispatch.
Settle your UK REACH position, confirming applicable registration arrangements with HSE. Confirm the applicable chemical classification, labelling and packaging requirements with HSE as well. A safety data sheet is required when a hazardous chemical is supplied for workplace use.
Sulphur dichloride appears in the Chemical Weapons Convention list of precursors. The declaration guidance says to declare chemicals directly imported by your organisation from outside the UK. Confirm the appropriate declaration exercise with the UK National Authority before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 25 kg of sulphur dichloride, illustrative order under 2812 16 00 00, invoiced at £2,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £4,500. Duty at 4% is £180. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £4,680, so it is £936. Import taxes total £1,116; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £180 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the order, container labels, safety data sheet and batch certificate to sulphur dichloride; query any document naming sulphur monochloride instead.
Composition: compare the batch assay, named impurities and stabiliser with the agreed specification; arrange specialist sampling and independent testing.
Packaging: inspect externally for leakage, damaged closures, corrosion and broken seals; compare the container materials and packing with the agreed documents.
Traceability: reconcile batch marks, net contents and certificates on arrival. Use a written inspection brief and record discrepancies before accepting the delivery.
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What goes wrong
An order described only as sulphur chloride leaves room for the wrong compound or an unsuitable composition. A certificate stating only total chlorine may not answer your sulphur dichloride assay requirement. Resolve the identity, test method and impurity specification before approving the batch.
Documents can describe different batches, and damaged closures can undermine an otherwise acceptable shipment. Hold discrepant stock pending specialist assessment. Keep the arrival checks and Chemical Weapons Convention declaration arrangements in the purchasing file.
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 sulphur dichloride from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 4% for 2812 16 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension recorded.
Is sulphur monochloride the same product?
No. The tariff lists sulphur monochloride and sulphur dichloride separately. Specify sulphur dichloride and check the identity across the order, labels and certificate.
Do I need a safety data sheet?
A safety data sheet is required for a hazardous chemical supplied for workplace use. Obtain it before ordering and compare it with the chemical identity and labels.
Do sulphur dichloride imports need a chemical declaration?
It appears in the Chemical Weapons Convention precursor list. Official declaration guidance says to declare direct imports from outside the UK. Confirm the appropriate exercise with the UK National Authority.