Sourcing peristaltic pump tubing from China
Vulcanised rubber peristaltic pump tubing from China carries a flat 2% UK duty across the relevant lines, with no anti-dumping duty. Food-use tubing needs evidence for the intended medium. Specify the compound and pump-head fit before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources vulcanised rubber peristaltic pump tubing.
A flat 2% on the relevant tubing lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 4009 covers tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings. For peristaltic pump tubing, establish the material, reinforcement and supplied fittings before choosing the line.
The relevant tubing lines carry 2% duty on goods from China. The supplied tariff data lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for these lines. The heading's suspension for a named automotive brake hose does not cover peristaltic pump tubing. Use reinforced rows only where the actual construction matches.
Give your broker the compound specification, construction drawing and fitting details to confirm the commodity code. For the complete machine, see peristaltic dosing pumps.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreinforced rubber tubing, without fittings | 4009 11 00 00 | 2% | None |
| Unreinforced rubber tubing, with fittings, other | 4009 12 00 90 | 2% | None |
| Textile-reinforced rubber tubing, without fittings, other | 4009 31 00 90 | 2% | None |
| Textile-reinforced rubber tubing, with fittings, other | 4009 32 00 90 | 2% | None |
Specify the compound and roller-track fit
Specify the rubber compound and cure, bore, outside diameter, wall thickness, dimensional tolerances, hardness and supplied length. Name the pump head and roller arrangement. State whether the order is loose tubing or fitted assemblies, and identify the section that the rollers compress. Approve a sample in your own pump before agreeing the production specification.
Describe the pumped liquid, concentration, temperature, back pressure, cleaning chemicals and operating pattern. Agree a trial that checks flow consistency, recovery after compression, leakage and wear under those conditions. Ask for compound-specific compatibility evidence rather than accepting a general chemical-resistance claim.
For food use, ask for food-contact declarations and supporting evidence for the intended medium, as explained in the published rubber-hose guide. REACH restrictions can limit, ban or condition the marketing or use of substances. Ask the supplier to identify applicable restrictions and provide evidence for the finished compound.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 cut lengths of unreinforced pump tubing; illustrative order under 4009 11 00 00, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £1,260 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,260. Duty at 2% is £125.20. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,385.20, so it is £1,277.04. Import taxes total £1,402.24; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £125.20 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Dimensions: measure bore, outside diameter and wall thickness along sampled lengths against the approved drawing; check ovality, cut length and fit in the pump head.
Pump trial: run production samples with the agreed liquid and settings; compare delivered flow, tube recovery, leakage, visible wear and particles against the approved sample.
Compound and documents: match the supplied grade, hardness results, batch identity and application-specific reports to the order; check that evidence covers the actual compound supplied.
Finish and packing: inspect the bore and outside surface for debris, cracks, bubbles and permanent flattening; check fitted ends for leaks and keep tube openings protected.
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What goes wrong
A tube can fit the connectors yet behave poorly under the rollers. Wall variation changes compression, a harder substituted compound may fail to close properly, and poor recovery can reduce delivery. An incompatible liquid or cleaning agent can cause swelling, softening or cracking. Treat these as reasons to trial production samples in the intended pump.
Reports for another compound or application leave the actual tube unverified. Match documents to the supplied grade and batch, retain an approved sample, and agree acceptance criteria before shipment. Use a quality inspection brief that includes the pump trial as well as dimensional checks.
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 rubber peristaltic pump tubing from China?
The relevant heading 4009 tubing lines carry 2% duty on goods from China in the supplied tariff data, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Can I order replacement pump tubing by bore size alone?
No. Specify outside diameter, wall thickness, hardness, compound and pump-head fit as well. Trial the proposed tube under your operating conditions before approving it.
What evidence should I request for food-use pump tubing?
Ask for food-contact declarations and supporting evidence covering the supplied compound and intended medium. Give the supplier your food, temperature, contact conditions and cleaning process.
How do I check a supplier's tube-life claim?
Agree a trial in the intended pump with your liquid, back pressure and cleaning process. Record flow changes, recovery, wear and leakage against agreed acceptance criteria.