Sourcing wooden phone stands from China
Plain wooden phone stands within heading 4421 carry 0% UK duty from China across the relevant bamboo, fibreboard and other wood lines. Consumer stands must be safe for use in Great Britain; check the wood species for CITES controls before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources wooden phone stands.
Duty depends on the stand's material
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 4421 covers other articles of wood. Candidate lines for plain phone stands distinguish bamboo, fibreboard and other wood. The table separates hardwood and softwood buying options under the same other-wood code. These relevant lines all carry 0% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. This guide covers passive stands without charging components.
The other-wood line has a CITES import control. Identify the species and ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable permits or notifications for goods from China before ordering. The tariff also attaches a torture-and-repression import prohibition to the bamboo and other-wood lines, and cultural-object and torture-and-repression export controls to the relevant lines. Ask your broker to confirm their applicability to your goods.
Confirm the commodity code using the material, construction and intended function. The ironing-board trade remedy elsewhere in this heading is not recorded against these candidate phone-stand lines. See the wooden retail display risers guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo phone stands | 4421 91 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Fibreboard phone stands | 4421 99 10 00 | 0% | None |
| Solid hardwood phone stands | 4421 99 99 99 | 0% | None |
Specify the phone slot and supporting base
Specify solid wood, laminated bamboo or fibreboard, including any veneer, coating and glued joints. Agree the slot width, depth and angle against the phones and cases you intend to support. Include portrait and landscape use, cable clearance, access to the screen and buttons, base flatness and any non-slip pads.
Consumer products supplied in Great Britain must be safe under the general product safety rules. Treat splinters, sharp slot edges, unstable bases and detachable fittings as sample-review points. Approve a physical sample and record the finish, engraving position and acceptable natural colour variation.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 1000 plain wooden phone stands under 4421 99 99 99, invoiced at £1,530 free on board, with £1,120 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,650. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,650, so it is £530. 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
Phone fit: try the agreed phones with their cases fitted, in portrait and landscape positions, and check cable access.
Stability: check for rocking on a flat surface and tipping or sliding while the screen is tapped.
Wood and finish: inspect slot edges for splinters, surfaces for cracks and coating defects, and glued joints for separation.
Packing: check that pads remain attached, engraved faces are protected from rubbing, and cartons contain no dampness or mould. Record findings during quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A sample can fit a bare phone while production slots reject phones in cases. A steep angle or narrow base can make the phone tip when touched. Damp wood can distort and rock; rough slots scratch cases, weak joints separate, and pads peel away. Compare production pieces with the approved sample and repeat the fit checks on arrival.
A commercial wood name can conceal a different species, leaving a CITES question unresolved. Obtain the species identification before committing to a material and have the broker confirm any import-control requirement.
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 wooden phone stands from China?
The relevant bamboo, fibreboard and other-wood lines under heading 4421 carry 0% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the code for your stand.
Can I use the same code for bamboo and solid wood stands?
The supplied tariff distinguishes bamboo, fibreboard and other wood. Give your broker the material and construction details before choosing the code.
Can wooden phone stands need CITES paperwork?
Yes, depending on the species and applicable listing. The other-wood line carries a CITES control. Confirm the species and required paperwork with your broker before ordering.
What should I check on a wooden phone stand sample?
Phone fit with cases, portrait and landscape support, stability when tapping the screen, cable clearance, smooth slot edges, joint strength and pad adhesion.