Sourcing wind turbine blades from China
Wind turbine blades from China carry 0% UK duty under 8412 90 60 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. The completed turbine must be safe before being placed on the Great Britain market or put into service. Specify the blade design and root connection for the intended turbine. Cambridge China Bridge sources wind turbine blades.
Duty on blades and related turbine parts
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 8412 covers other engines and motors and their parts. Wind turbine blades have the dedicated code 8412 90 60 00 and carry 0% duty on goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, tariff suspension or import control for this blade line.
The table also identifies related parts for buyers ordering turbine components together. Bedplates and gearbox supports must match their detailed tariff descriptions; they are not blade classifications. The UK Trade Tariff attaches a supplementary-unit import measure to those bedplate and gearbox-support lines. Ask your customs broker to confirm the required declaration unit.
Confirm the commodity code using the drawings and a description of exactly what will ship. For complete equipment, see small wind turbine generating sets. Keep blades and separately supplied fittings clearly identified on the invoice.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind turbine blades | 8412 90 60 00 | 0% | None |
| Wind turbine bedplates meeting the tariff description | 8412 90 70 20 | 0% | None |
| Wind turbine gearbox supports meeting the tariff description | 8412 90 70 30 | 0% | None |
| Other engine and motor parts, excluding the dedicated blade line | 8412 90 70 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the blade and its root connection
Name the intended turbine model and agree the drawing revision, blade length, aerodynamic profile, twist, rotation direction and root connection. Specify bolt positions, inserts, mounting faces and the permitted dimensional tolerances. Ask the turbine designer to confirm compatibility rather than accepting a supplier's claim that a blade is universal.
Specify fibre and resin, reinforcement layout, bonding process, surface coating and leading-edge protection. Where lightning protection is included, agree the receptor layout and continuity checks. Request structural and fatigue test evidence relevant to the supplied design, plus blade mass and balance records for matched rotor sets.
The responsible person must ensure that the completed turbine is safe before placing it on the Great Britain market or putting it into service. Ask the turbine builder how the proposed blades are covered by its safety assessment. Agree installation, tightening, handling and maintenance instructions before ordering.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 40 replacement blades for small wind turbines, illustrative only under 8412 90 60 00, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,200. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,200, so it is £1,840. 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
Fit: measure root holes, inserts and mounting faces against the approved drawing; check length, twist and rotation direction.
Composite condition: examine bonding seams, root reinforcement and leading edges for cracks, exposed fibres, void indications and coating damage. Agree any specialist internal examination before production.
Matched sets: compare blade mass and balance records with the agreed acceptance limits; check serial identification and keep each matched set together. Use an agreed inspection brief.
Arrival and packing: photograph each blade before unloading and after unpacking; check tips, supports and lifting points for impact or crushing damage. Solid wood packaging must meet the applicable import requirements.
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What goes wrong
A blade can fit the bolt pattern yet have the wrong twist, rotation direction or mass distribution. Poor root bonding, loose inserts, damaged leading edges and unmatched replacement blades can create vibration or premature failure. Keep drawing approval and acceptance records tied to the blades actually supplied.
Packing supports can crush the shell, while unsupported tips can be damaged during handling. Agree support positions and unloading arrangements with the supplier. For workplace use, HSE advises adequate maintenance arrangements to keep machinery safe; include blade condition and attachment checks in the turbine maintenance plan.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on wind turbine blades from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 0% duty under 8412 90 60 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or import control listed for blades.
Can I buy replacement blades without buying a whole turbine?
Yes, but have the turbine designer confirm the blade profile, twist, root connection and mass compatibility. Matching the bolt pattern alone is insufficient.
What test reports should I request for wind turbine blades?
Ask for structural and fatigue test evidence for the supplied design, material and bonding records, and mass and balance records for matched sets.
How should I inspect blades when they arrive?
Photograph packing and unloading, check root fittings and blade surfaces against the drawing, and isolate blades with cracks, crushed areas or loose inserts pending technical review.