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Importing ironing boards from China to the UK

Ironing boards are a classic example of a hidden cost: the customs duty is small, but the anti-dumping duty on boards from China is not.

Commodity code7323 93 00 10Other › Of stainless steel › Ironing boards, including sleeve boards, whether or not free standing, and legs, tops and iron rests thereof
Customs duty3.2%for goods from China
Anti-dumping duty42.3%anti-dumping, 6 named exporters with their own rates. Rates and exporters
Import VAT20%reclaimable if you are VAT registered

Rates checked against the UK Trade Tariff on 26 September 2026. Your exact product may fall under a different code: check it before you order.

What to watch

  • Six exporters are named in the tariff with their own rates. A slightly dearer quote from one of them can land cheaper: try the quote comparer.
  • The named rate applies only with the declaration the tariff asks for on the invoice.
  • Ask for the steel grade and gauge in the specification, and weigh a sample.

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Questions about importing ironing boards

What is the import duty on ironing boards from China?

Goods from China under commodity code 7323 93 00 10 pay 3.2% customs duty, plus anti-dumping duty of 42.3% for most exporters (from 18.1% for named exporters with the right paperwork), and 20% import VAT on top. Checked against the UK Trade Tariff on 26 September 2026.

What rules apply to ironing boards imported into the UK?

. As the importer you are responsible for making sure the ironing boards meet them before they go on sale.

How much does the UK import from China under this code?

£144.4m in the 12 months to July 2026, under the 8-digit code 73239300 (table, kitchen or other household articles, and parts thereof, of stainless steel), according to HMRC’s overseas trade statistics.

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