Sourcing knitted splash jackets from China
Coated knitted chemical-splash jackets from China carry UK duty of 8% to 12%, depending on the fabric. For sale in Great Britain, protective jackets need the applicable conformity marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Cambridge China Bridge sources coated knitted chemical-splash jackets.
UK duty on coated knitted splash jackets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6113 covers garments made from knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907. Chemical-splash jackets belong here when their fabric construction meets that description. The supplied tariff file contains only the commodity lines shown in the table.
Goods from China carry 8% duty under 6113 00 10 00 for garments made from rubberised knitted fabric of heading 5906, or 12% under 6113 00 90 00 for other qualifying fabrics. The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls. These tariff records do not establish the jacket's protective performance.
Confirm the commodity code using the actual knitted backing, coating material and fabric construction. Coated woven garments fall under a different heading. For the wider product family, see coated knitted protective coveralls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical-splash jackets made from rubberised knitted fabric | 6113 00 10 00 | 8% | None |
| Chemical-splash jackets made from other coated knitted fabric | 6113 00 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify chemical exposure and jacket construction
Name the chemicals, concentrations, temperatures and anticipated splash exposure in the purchasing brief. Define the areas the jacket should cover and how its cuffs, collar and hem overlap with gloves and trousers. Ask the conformity assessment body to confirm the protective category and assessment route for the intended use.
Specify the knitted backing, coating chemistry, coating coverage, seam construction and front closure. Approve storm flaps, cuff adjustment, pocket openings and reinforcement positions against a sealed sample. Request chemical penetration and permeation evidence relevant to the intended exposure; do not use a waterproofness report alone to approve chemical protection.
For supply in Great Britain, these protective jackets need the applicable UKCA or CE marking, a declaration of conformity and instructions in English. Request documents identifying the exact jacket model and its protective limitations before approving production. Use testing and certification support to organise the evidence review.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 coated knitted chemical-splash jackets; FOB value and freight are illustrative. under 6113 00 90 00, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,700. Duty at 12% is £924. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,624, so it is £1,724.80. Import taxes total £2,648.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £924 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric and coating: compare bulk garments with the approved sample and material records; inspect pinholes, exposed backing, cracking and delamination.
Seams and closures: examine seam sealing, underarms, zip ends, storm flaps and pocket attachments; flex samples and check for lifting tape or opening seams.
Fit and overlap: measure sleeves, chest and body length; check reaching and bending while wearing the intended gloves and trousers.
Documents and identification: match model references, conformity marking, declaration and English instructions to the delivered jackets. Compare stated chemical limitations with the purchase brief. Plan sampling with the inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A factory may offer a coated rain jacket with a chemical-resistant description but provide only waterproofness results. Reports may cover a different coating, fabric or garment model. Reject unsupported substitutions and resolve any mismatch between the supplied jacket and its conformity documents before accepting the batch.
Stretched knitted backing can expose weak coating areas, while poorly sealed underarm seams or short storm flaps leave splash entry points. Check production samples after the agreed flexing and care procedures. Keep arrival checks separate from laboratory assessment of chemical protection.
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 chemical-splash jackets from China?
For qualifying coated knitted jackets, duty is 8% under 6113 00 10 00 or 12% under 6113 00 90 00. The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duties.
Do chemical-splash jackets need CE or UKCA marking?
For supply in Great Britain, protective jackets need the applicable UKCA or CE marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Check that the documents identify the supplied model.
Does a waterproof test prove chemical protection?
Do not approve chemical protection from waterproofness results alone. Request evidence relevant to the intended chemicals, concentrations and exposure, covering the specified material and jacket construction.
What should I check when the jackets arrive?
Check coating continuity, sealed seams, closures, fit and overlap with other protective clothing. Match garment identification and conformity documents to the order and approved sample.