Anti-dumping watch · anti-dumping + countervailing
Excavators from China
Excavators
Commodity codes covered
| Code | Description | Customs duty | Duties, most exporters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8429 52 10 00 | Track-laying excavators | 0% | 43.06% | Work out the cost |
A duty can apply to only part of a code, depending on the exact product description. Check the code on the UK Trade Tariff.
Not covered by the duty
The tariff lists these exemptions. Some need an authorisation or a declaration; check the conditions on the tariff.
- Excavators with an operating weight of below 11.000 kg
- Excavators with an operating weight of 80.000 kg and above
Exporters with their own rates (5)
These rates apply only when the invoice carries the declaration the tariff asks for. Otherwise the rate for most exporters applies. Ask your supplier for its exact registered name.
- Excavators from Caterpillar Group - Caterpillar SARL (Switzerland) , Caterpillar SARL Singapore Branch, Caterpillar (Xuzhou) Ltd. Limited with an operating weight of 11.000 kg and above, but below 80.000 kg.18.81%
- Excavators from Liugong Group (Liugong Changzhou Machinery Co., Ltd , Liuzhou Liugong Excavator Co., Ltd, Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd and Liugong Machinery Hongkong Co.). Limited with an operating weight of 11.000 kg and above, but below 80.000 kg.20.09%
- Excavators from Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd with an operating weight of 11.000 kg and above, but below 80.000 kg.26.76%
- Excavators from XCMG Group (XCMG Excavator Machinery Co., Ltd, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd, XCMG European Sales and Services GmbH). Limited with an operating weight of 11.000 kg and above, but below 80.000 kg.26.76%
- Excavators from Sany Group (Sany Heavy Machinery Company Limited and Sany Heavy Machinery Limited). Limited with an operating weight of 11.000 kg and above, but below 80.000 kg.35.26%
Case history
- AR0089 ExcavatorsAbsorption Review · open · opened 30 March 2026 · last updated 12 August 2026
- NE0073 Excavators from ChinaNew Exporter Review · open · opened 27 November 2025 · last updated 13 July 2026
- NE0074 Excavators from ChinaNew Exporter Review · open · opened 27 November 2025 · last updated 13 July 2026
- AS0046 Certain excavators from ChinaSubsidy Investigation · completed · opened 15 November 2023
- AD0047 Certain excavators from ChinaDumping Investigation · completed · opened 15 November 2023
Questions
What is the UK anti-dumping duty on excavators from China?
Most exporters from China pay anti-dumping and countervailing duty of 43.06% on top of normal customs duty. Named exporters with their own rates pay from 18.81%, if the invoice carries the declaration the tariff asks for. It covers 1 commodity code. Checked against the UK Trade Tariff on 26 September 2026.
Does anti-dumping duty replace normal customs duty?
No. It is charged on top of the normal customs duty, and import VAT is then charged on the total.
Buying excavators from China?
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