Import construction machinery from China to the United Kingdom

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import construction machinery from China into the United Kingdom: they classify under HS 8429, duty is calculated on the CIF value and import VAT is 20%. There is no trade agreement with China, so the general duty for the exact tariff code applies. The key conformity requirement is UKCA / CE. Order the machine for 230/400 V, 50 Hz and pay the balance only after a factory acceptance test.

HS heading
8429
Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
VAT 20%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
UKCA / CE
Grid
230/400 V, 50 Hz

What we source

  • Excavators
  • Wheel loaders
  • Road rollers
  • Bulldozers and motor graders

Before your machine ships

  • Factory acceptance test, with video, before the balance payment
  • Test run with your material or drawings where it applies
  • Electrical configuration for your voltage, phase and frequency
  • Manuals and wiring diagrams in English, Spanish on request

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