Sourcing motorcycle jackets from China
Coated knitted motorcycle jackets under heading 6113 carry UK duty of 8% to 12% from China. Protective jackets need CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions for sale in Great Britain. Match the coating, seams and protector pockets to the assessed model. Cambridge China Bridge sources coated knitted motorcycle jackets.
UK duty on coated knitted motorcycle jackets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6113 covers garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of headings 5903, 5906 or 5907. This guide concerns motorcycle jackets made from those fabrics. Woven coated garments belong to heading 6210; an invisible coating can leave a garment classified as ordinary knitwear.
Goods from China carry 8% under 6113 00 10 00 for garments of rubberised knitted fabric of heading 5906, or 12% under 6113 00 90 00 for other qualifying coated knitted garments. The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspensions or attached import controls. The table shows jacket variants sharing the supplied commodity lines.
Confirm the commodity code using the fabric construction, coating material and finished garment sample. A motorcycle description alone does not establish heading 6113. For the wider heading, see coated knitted protective coveralls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle jackets of plastic-coated knitted fabric | 6113 00 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Motorcycle jackets of rubberised knitted fabric | 6113 00 10 00 | 8% | None |
Specify the coating, riding fit and protection
Specify the knitted backing, coating or laminate, finished fabric weight, stretch, lining and reinforcement panels. Agree seam construction, seam tape, zip closures, cuff adjustment and the trouser connection. Approve measurements in a riding posture, including sleeve reach and back coverage. State whether shoulder, elbow and back protectors are included, and identify their models and pocket positions.
For protective jackets sold in Great Britain, check CE or UKCA marking, the declaration of conformity and English instructions. Ask for assessment documents and test reports matching the finished jacket, including its fabric, seams and supplied protectors. The importer must put its name, registered trade name or trademark and postal address on the PPE. Use testing and certification support to review the proposed evidence.
Confirm fibre-content labelling requirements and permitted fibre names with the relevant authority. Put the approved fibre wording and care instructions into the order. Agree waterproofness and wash checks separately from rider protection, and retain a sealed finished sample with the approved coating and components.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 plastic-coated knitted motorcycle jackets; FOB value and freight are illustrative. under 6113 00 90 00, invoiced at £28,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £29,500. Duty at 12% is £3,540. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £33,040, so it is £6,608. Import taxes total £10,148; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £3,540 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric and coating: compare production jackets with the sealed sample; flex coated panels and check peeling, cracking, uneven coverage and colour transfer.
Seams and closures: inspect reinforcement seams, seam tape and zip attachment; operate closures and check for skipped stitches, exposed edges and tape lifting after the agreed wash.
Riding fit and protectors: check sleeve reach, back coverage and cuff closure in a riding posture; confirm supplied protector models, pocket location and retention against the approved specification.
Documents and packing: match model identifiers, markings, fibre labels and English instructions to the approved documents; verify sizes and carton contents before shipment and on arrival. Plan sampling with the inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A factory can replace the approved knitted backing or coating while keeping the same appearance. The jacket then stretches differently, tape lifts after washing, or reinforcement seams open. A fit sample checked standing upright can leave wrists or the lower back exposed when the rider reaches forward.
Protector pockets can allow inserts to move away from the joint, and documents can refer to another jacket or only to its protectors. Compare the bulk construction with the assessed model and resolve substitutions before shipment. Treat a waterproof fabric report as evidence about that fabric, rather than proof of the finished jacket's rider 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 coated knitted motorcycle jackets from China?
The supplied lines carry 8% for rubberised knitted fabric garments and 12% for other qualifying coated knitted garments. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded.
Do protective motorcycle jackets need CE or UKCA marking?
For sale in Great Britain, protective jackets need CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Check that the supporting documents match the finished jacket.
Does a protector certificate cover the whole motorcycle jacket?
Check the document's scope. Ask for evidence matching the finished jacket and its construction, alongside documents identifying the supplied protectors.
What should I check when motorcycle jackets arrive?
Check coating adhesion, seams, closures, riding fit and protector retention. Match model identifiers, labels, instructions and carton contents to the approved sample and documents.