Sourcing bamboo viscose blankets from China
Bamboo viscose blankets from China carry 12% UK duty across the selected heading 6301 lines, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Fibre composition must be labelled; confirm the blend and construction rather than classify by the word bamboo. Cambridge China Bridge sources bamboo viscose blankets.
Duty on bamboo viscose blankets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 6301 covers blankets and travelling rugs. The selected other-material blanket lines all carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension. These are candidate lines for bamboo viscose constructions, subject to the actual fibre composition. The nonwoven row is an alternative construction, rather than a description of an ordinary woven blanket.
The nonwoven line attaches CITES import and export controls. The hand-made and other non-knitted artificial-fibre lines attach CITES export controls, not import controls. Official guidance requires permits for species listed in the relevant CITES annexes. For a China shipment using the nonwoven line, ask the customs broker to confirm whether the material is covered and which import documents are required. Do not treat an export flag as an import permit requirement.
Give the broker the fibre breakdown, construction, finished sample and intended use to confirm the commodity code. Blends need separate consideration rather than automatic use of the artificial-fibre line. For other materials and electric blankets, see the blankets and throws guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted bamboo viscose blankets, subject to composition | 6301 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Non-knitted artificial-fibre blankets, other than hand-made | 6301 90 90 91 | 12% | None |
| Hand-made non-knitted artificial-fibre blankets | 6301 90 90 21 | 12% | None |
| Nonwoven blankets, an alternative bamboo viscose construction to confirm | 6301 90 90 10 | 12% | None |
Specify the viscose blend and washed blanket
Specify the viscose content and every blending fibre, knitted or woven construction, fabric weight, finished dimensions, edge finish and colour. Ask for supporting records for the claimed bamboo source, alongside composition testing. Approve a physical sample for softness, drape and surface finish, then retain it for comparison with bulk production.
Fibre composition must appear on the label. Consumer blankets supplied in Great Britain must be safe. Review loose fringes, detachable trims and exposed sharp objects when assessing the finished product. Agree care instructions after washing complete samples, checking shrinkage, distortion, pilling, colour transfer and seam opening. Arrange testing and certification support against the actual fabric and finish.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative mixed-colour trial order of woven bamboo viscose blankets under 6301 90 90 91, invoiced at £3,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,800. Duty at 12% is £456. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £4,256, so it is £851.20. Import taxes total £1,307.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £456 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Composition and labels: compare the fibre test, agreed blend and label wording; investigate a label that says only bamboo. Check that supporting records relate to the supplied fabric.
Size and fabric: measure finished dimensions, compare fabric weight and shade with the retained sample, and inspect for pulled loops, snags and uneven finishing.
Wash and edges: wash representative finished blankets using the proposed care instructions; check shrinkage, twisting, pilling, colour transfer, binding and fringe retention.
Packing and arrival: sample across cartons for dampness, staining, odour, incorrect colours and damaged packaging. Open compressed packs and compare recovery with the approved sample. Record findings through the inspection process.
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What goes wrong
A soft sample can hide a bulk change in blend, weight or finishing. A bamboo description alone does not establish the viscose content or the source of the cellulose. Keep composition evidence and source records separate, and agree which substitutions require fresh approval.
A blanket can meet its dimensions before washing but shrink, twist or develop loose binding afterwards. Dark shades can transfer colour, and brushed surfaces can pill. Compare washed bulk samples with the approved washed sample before accepting the shipment, rather than judge performance by initial softness.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on bamboo viscose blankets from China?
The selected heading 6301 other-material blanket lines carry 12% duty, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Confirm the finished blanket's composition and construction before choosing its code.
Can the fibre label just say bamboo?
The label must show fibre content. Ask for the actual viscose and blending-fibre breakdown rather than approve bamboo alone; check the composition test and supporting bamboo-source records separately.
What should I test before ordering bamboo viscose blankets?
Wash complete samples using the proposed care instructions. Check shrinkage, distortion, pilling, colour transfer and edge stitching, then retain a washed sample for comparison with production.
Which commodity code covers woven bamboo viscose blankets?
For non-knitted blankets confirmed as artificial fibres and other than hand-made, consider 6301 90 90 91. Give the broker the full composition and construction; blends may need another line.