Sourcing wire spring coilers from China
Wire spring coiling machines within heading 8462 carry 0% UK duty from China across the relevant lines. New machinery supplied in Great Britain must have CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Cambridge China Bridge sources wire spring coiling machines.
Duty and classification for spring coilers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 8462 covers metal-forming machine tools. For wire spring coilers within this heading, the relevant candidate lines are 8462 90 10 00 for numerically controlled machines and 8462 90 90 00 for other machines. The table separates spring applications sharing these codes.
Both candidate lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls for either line. Import VAT is normally 20%.
Confirm the machine's forming process and control system with your customs broker using the commodity code guide. For the wider heading, see press brakes and metal-forming machines.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerically controlled compression spring coilers | 8462 90 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Compression spring coilers, not numerically controlled | 8462 90 90 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the wire, spring geometry and tooling
Send spring drawings and representative wire. Specify wire material and diameter range, winding direction, coil diameter, pitch, free length, end shape and dimensional tolerances. State whether the machine must produce compression, extension or torsion springs, and identify any hook-forming or secondary operations.
Agree a trial using your wire and spring drawings. Record the feed system, coiling tools, pitch tools, cutter, payoff arrangement and included tooling. Confirm electrical supply, controller language, programme backup, software access and spare tooling.
New machinery placed on the Great Britain market must be CE or UKCA marked, supplied with a declaration of conformity and have instructions in English. Compliance also includes satisfying essential health and safety requirements and carrying out the necessary conformity assessment. Ask for documents covering the machine and payoff configuration you are buying.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: One numerically controlled wire spring coiling machine; illustrative values, not a quotation under 8462 90 10 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
Spring output: measure coil diameter, pitch, free length and end geometry throughout the agreed trial, including after stopping and restarting.
Wire handling: check feed rollers for slipping or marking, payoff tension, wire guides, cutter wear and cut-end burrs.
Safety functions: have a competent person check guards, interlocks and emergency stops, including the wire feed, rotating payoff and cutting area.
Arrival condition: inspect rust protection, tooling and transit damage; match machine identification to the declaration, check English instructions and repeat the agreed spring trial after installation.
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What goes wrong
A demonstration using the factory's wire can conceal problems with your material. Feed slip, unsuitable tooling and inconsistent payoff tension can cause drifting coil diameter or pitch. A cleanly cut sample does not establish sustained cutter performance. Agree acceptance measurements and keep labelled trial springs for comparison.
A controller may arrive with locked settings, missing programme backups or incomplete tooling data. Confirm access and included accessories before shipment, then use the same acceptance checks on arrival. The quality inspection guide explains how to organise inspection.
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 spring coiling machines from China?
The relevant heading 8462 lines carry 0% duty in the supplied tariff record, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Import VAT is normally 20%.
Which commodity code should I use for a wire spring coiler?
For coilers within this heading, check 8462 90 10 00 for numerically controlled machines or 8462 90 90 00 for other machines. Confirm classification from the actual forming process and controls.
What safety documents should come with a new spring coiler?
For the Great Britain market, new machinery must have CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Ask for documents matching the machine configuration.
How do I check a Chinese spring coiler before shipment?
Run your wire to your spring drawings. Measure repeated springs, inspect feed marks and cut ends, check safety functions and confirm tooling, controller access and programme backups.