What duty applies to these building materials from China?

The 2026 CN shows, for example, 5% for specified ceramic tiles (6907 21 00), 7% for porcelain sanitary fixtures (6910 10 00), and 7.5% for hollow aluminium-alloy profiles (7604 21 00). These are conventional rates; anti-dumping measures may apply by product and producer. Confirm TARIC, origin, date and additional code. VAT is assessed separately. View the rates table.

How do I know if my supplier is subject to anti-dumping?

By checking the measure's regulation and its list of producers with individual rates, or asking your customs representative to simulate with the exact factory name.

Do all materials need CE marking?

No. Only construction products covered by a harmonised technical specification applicable to their intended use, or for which the manufacturer holds a European Technical Assessment. The specific regime depends on the transition between Regulations 305/2011 and 2024/3110.

Full container or groupage?

It depends on volume and product. A full container usually reduces handling and breakage risk for heavy material, but it is not always the cheapest option for small lots.

Duties by product

Import duties on building materials from China to Spain

This is one of the families with anti-dumping measures in force on several Chinese products. A tile or an aluminium profile can go from a moderate base duty to a far higher landed cost if the manufacturer is subject to measures.

Updated: 18 September 2026

Written by the EC HolaHome team for guidance only. Check every figure in TARIC and with your customs representative before committing to prices.

1. CN 2026 conventional reference rates

A representative selection of ceramics, aluminium and fittings in the 2026 CN. The conventional rate excludes possible trade-defence measures.

Representative examples — CN 2026 conventional rate of duty
Product	CN code	Conventional duty
Ceramic tiles with water absorption not exceeding 0.5%	6907 21 00	5%
Ceramic tiles with water absorption over 0.5% but not over 10%	6907 22 00	5%
Porcelain or china sanitary fixtures	6910 10 00	7%
Hollow profiles of aluminium alloys	7604 21 00	7.5%
Aluminium doors, windows, frames and thresholds	7610 10 00	6%
Base-metal fittings suitable for building doors	8302 41 10	2.7%

Source checked on 18 September 2026: the ‘Conventional rate of duty’ column in the 2026 CN. These are references, not the guaranteed final rate for China. Before each operation, confirm the 10-digit TARIC code, origin, date and additional measures; VAT is assessed separately.

2. Anti-dumping: the price changer

The EU maintains anti-dumping measures on several Chinese materials. They add to the duty and depend on the specific exporting producer, not only the product.

Chinese ceramic tiles: producer-specific duties that can be far higher than the base duty.
Aluminium extrusions: measures in force with producer-specific rates.
The applicable rate follows the TARIC additional code assigned to the exporter and the date.
Check the rate tied to that exact factory in TARIC before negotiating price.

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3. CE marking and declaration of performance

CE marking and the declaration of performance (DoP) are required when the construction product is covered by an applicable harmonised technical specification or the manufacturer holds a European Technical Assessment (ETA); they do not apply to every product or automatically. Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 progressively replaces Regulation (EU) 305/2011 and requirements coexist during the transition.

DoP issued by the manufacturer with declared essential characteristics, where the product and its intended use are covered by the applicable harmonised specification.
Type testing and factory production control documented under the relevant assessment system.
Example harmonised standards: EN 14411 for ceramic tiles, EN 1090-1 for structural steel and aluminium components.
Check for each product which regime applies (305/2011 or 2024/3110) and what documentation the project and its engineers require for the intended use.

4. Logistics and quality of heavy materials

Building materials are heavy and bulky: load planning and inspection reduce the risk of losses, though they do not remove it.

Containers that hit the weight limit before the volume limit: plan the load carefully.
Shade and calibre control on ceramics: mixing batches on site is a visible defect.
Proper pallets and strapping; transit breakage is not always covered by basic insurance.
Factory inspection verifying test reports and batch-to-documentation consistency (DoP where applicable).

Checklist

Before importing building materials

Common checks; their scope depends on the product and its intended use.

TARIC lookup of the 10-digit code with the exact exporting factory name.
Anti-dumping measure and additional code verification.
Declaration of performance (DoP) and CE marking where the product is covered by a harmonised specification or ETA.
Test reports to the applicable specification, where relevant.
Weight-based load plan and pallet protection.
Shade, calibre and batch control before shipment.

FAQ

Building materials: common questions

What duty applies to these building materials from China?: The 2026 CN shows, for example, 5% for specified ceramic tiles (6907 21 00), 7% for porcelain sanitary fixtures (6910 10 00), and 7.5% for hollow aluminium-alloy profiles (7604 21 00). These are conventional rates; anti-dumping measures may apply by product and producer. Confirm TARIC, origin, date and additional code. VAT is assessed separately. View the rates table.
How do I know if my supplier is subject to anti-dumping?: By checking the measure's regulation and its list of producers with individual rates, or asking your customs representative to simulate with the exact factory name.
Do all materials need CE marking?: No. Only construction products covered by a harmonised technical specification applicable to their intended use, or for which the manufacturer holds a European Technical Assessment. The specific regime depends on the transition between Regulations 305/2011 and 2024/3110.
Full container or groupage?: It depends on volume and product. A full container usually reduces handling and breakage risk for heavy material, but it is not always the cheapest option for small lots.

Important notice

The rates shown are indicative and refer to common headings of the EU Common Customs Tariff. The final rate depends on the exact 10-digit TARIC classification, the declared origin and the measures in force (anti-dumping, quotas or suspensions) on the date of clearance. Always check TARIC or ask your customs representative before committing to prices.

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