Sourcing uncooked rice flakes from China
Uncooked rice flakes from China have a listed duty of £195.00 per 1000kg, rather than a percentage range. China-specific rice controls require entry through a border control post authorised for genetically modified organisms, with official checks. Cambridge China Bridge sources uncooked rice flakes.
Duty and controls for uncooked rice flakes
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, the supplied facts identify flaked rice under 1104 19 91 00 within heading 1104. This guide concerns uncooked rice flakes. See worked cereals for the wider heading. The supplied facts contain only this rice-flake line, so the table is limited to it.
The listed duty for goods from China is £195.00 per 1000kg. The supplied facts show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for this line. They attach organic-product and genetically modified organism controls. Chinese rice products must enter Great Britain through a border control post authorised for those organisms. Confirm the consignment documents and customs release requirements with your customs broker and the receiving Port Health Authority.
For organic imports from China into Great Britain, obtain a certificate of inspection for each consignment and check the exporter’s control body and country against the non-UK organic registers. The importing business must be UK-based and certified by an approved UK control body. Confirm the processing method and product description using finding your commodity code. No percentage-duty worked example can be supported by the supplied facts.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncooked flaked rice | 1104 19 91 00 | £195.00 per 1000 kg | None |
Specify flake thickness and cooking behaviour
Describe the rice variety, colour, flake thickness, broken-flake tolerance and acceptable powder content. Ask the factory to explain soaking, heating, rolling and drying. Keep an approved sample and compare how the flakes absorb water and hold their shape in your intended recipe. Do not rely on a photograph to distinguish uncooked flakes from a prepared cereal.
Agree moisture acceptance, remaining shelf life on receipt, bag construction and seal quality. Request batch-linked laboratory reports for your agreed food-safety checks. Imported cereals must meet the same or equivalent food hygiene standards and procedures as food produced in Great Britain.
For retail packs, pre-packed food must include a business name and address; packs sold in Great Britain need the appropriate UK business or importer address. A best-before or use-by date is usually required. Review the artwork before printing and ask your labelling adviser to check the complete pack.
Inspection checklist
Flakes: compare thickness, colour, broken pieces and powder with the approved sample; repeat the agreed cooking trial.
Condition: look for insects, foreign material, clumping, dampness and unusual odours; hold suspect stock separately for assessment.
Packaging: check seals, punctures and moisture damage, and compare bag weights with the order specification.
Batch evidence: match bag markings with the packing list and laboratory reports; confirm border paperwork and organic documents where applicable.
What goes wrong
A sample can cook evenly while the delivered batch contains mixed flake thicknesses or excessive fines. Damp bags and weak seals can leave flakes clumped or damaged. Record defects by batch, retain samples and agree acceptance criteria before production.
A supplier’s general cereal paperwork does not resolve China-specific rice controls. Agree the entry port and documentary checks with your broker and Port Health Authority before shipment. For organic stock, check certification and consignment paperwork before approving organic pack artwork.
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 uncooked rice flakes from China?
The supplied tariff facts list £195.00 per 1000kg for 1104 19 91 00. This is a weight-based duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension shown for the line.
Can Chinese rice flakes enter through any UK port?
For Great Britain, Chinese rice products must enter through a port or airport with a border control post authorised for genetically modified organisms. Confirm arrangements with the receiving Port Health Authority.
What paperwork do organic rice flakes need?
For China-to-Great Britain imports, each organic consignment needs a certificate of inspection. Check the exporter’s control body and country on the non-UK organic registers and obtain UK importer certification.
How do I check rice flakes before accepting delivery?
Compare thickness, broken flakes and powder with the approved sample. Check bags for moisture damage and insects, match batch records and repeat your agreed cooking trial.