Sourcing clip-on ties from China
Woven clip-on ties from China carry 6% UK duty across the silk, man-made-fibre and other textile lines, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Fibre content must be labelled accurately. Specify the collar clip and fixed knot against an approved sample. Cambridge China Bridge sources clip-on ties.
6% duty on woven clip-on ties
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 13 November 2026, heading 6215 covers ties, bow ties and cravats. This guide focuses on woven clip-on ties, with lines separated by textile material and whether they are hand-made.
Every listed line carries 6% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls. These findings describe the tariff record, rather than the product's suitability for sale.
Confirm the commodity code using the outer fabric and construction, rather than choosing a line simply because the tie has a clip. Knitted or crocheted ties are classified separately. See the ties, bow ties and cravats guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-made silk or silk-waste clip-on ties | 6215 10 00 10 | 6% | None |
| Other silk or silk-waste clip-on ties | 6215 10 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Hand-made man-made-fibre clip-on ties | 6215 20 00 10 | 6% | None |
| Other man-made-fibre clip-on ties, including polyester | 6215 20 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Hand-made clip-on ties of other textile materials | 6215 90 00 10 | 6% | None |
| Other clip-on ties of cotton, wool or other textile materials | 6215 90 00 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the collar clip and fixed knot
Specify outer-fabric fibre composition, woven or printed design, colour references, blade length and width, knot shape, interlining and logo position. Define a collar clip with no neck strap if that is the intended design. Agree clip material, finish, attachment method and how it fits the intended shirt collar.
Approve a finished sample fitted to the actual collar, alongside the fabric strike-off. Check that the knot conceals the clip, the blade hangs straight and repeated fitting does not loosen the assembly. Agree packing that protects the knot from crushing.
Fibre content must be labelled accurately; silk-look polyester should be described as polyester. Businesses importing or selling consumer products are responsible for their safety. For school ties, assess sharp clip edges, detachable components and foreseeable handling by pupils; choosing a clip-on design alone does not establish safety.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 3,000 woven polyester clip-on ties with a company logo; illustrative order under 6215 20 00 90, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £400 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,400. Duty at 6% is £384. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,784, so it is £1,356.80. Import taxes total £1,740.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £384 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Clip: check opening and closing, grip on the intended collar, smooth edges and secure attachment after repeated fitting.
Knot and blade: compare knot shape, blade dimensions and straight hanging with the approved sample; check for exposed clip parts, puckering and loose stitching.
Fabric and branding: compare colours and logo position with the approved strike-off; check rubbing and perspiration colour fastness.
Labels and packing: compare fibre descriptions with the agreed fabric and order documents; check that packing has not flattened knots. Use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspection.
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What goes wrong
A clip can grip the sample shirt but slip on the buyer's collar, or leave marks because its edges are rough. Weak attachment lets the fixed knot rotate or separate from the clip. Uneven interlining and off-centre assembly make the blade twist, while compressed packing leaves the knot misshapen.
Logo placement can shift when fabric is folded around the fixed knot, even when the flat artwork looked correct. Approve the assembled tie, then compare bulk goods with that sample. Investigate fibre labels that disagree with the fabric specification before accepting the stock.
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 clip-on ties from China?
The listed woven clip-on tie lines under heading 6215 carry 6% duty for goods from China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
Do polyester clip-on ties need a fibre label?
Yes. Fibre content must be labelled accurately. A silk-look polyester tie should be labelled as polyester, rather than silk.
Are clip-on ties automatically safe for schoolchildren?
No. Importers and sellers remain responsible for consumer product safety. Assess the actual clip, attachment and detachable components for the intended users.
What should I check on a clip-on tie sample?
Fit it to the intended shirt collar. Check grip, smooth clip edges, secure attachment, knot shape, straight hanging and logo position after assembly.