Sourcing coated knit rain ponchos from China
Coated knitted rain ponchos from China carry UK duty of 8% to 12%, depending on the coated fabric classification. Fibre content must be labelled, and importers are responsible for consumer safety. Specify the coating and check hood seams for leaks. Cambridge China Bridge sources coated knitted rain ponchos.
UK duty on coated knitted rain ponchos
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6113 covers garments made from knitted or crocheted fabrics of headings 5903, 5906 or 5907. For rain ponchos, establish the knitted backing and coating construction. A description such as waterproof poncho does not establish the classification.
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 product variants sharing these tariff lines.
Confirm the commodity code against the actual fabric and finished garment. Rainwear with a coating invisible to the naked eye is usually classified as ordinary knitted clothing. For the woven alternative and wider rain-poncho comparison, see coated woven rain ponchos.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain ponchos of rubberised knitted fabric | 6113 00 10 00 | 8% | None |
| Rain ponchos of polyurethane-coated knitted fabric | 6113 00 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the knitted backing, coating and hood
State the backing fibre composition, knit structure, coating material, finished fabric weight and stretch. Approve the coated face and reverse against a sealed sample. Define the poncho width, front and back length, hood opening, neck fastening and coverage over a backpack. Specify seam sealing, side fastenings and the storage pouch.
For sale in Great Britain, fibre content must be labelled. For plasticised polyvinyl chloride coatings and rubber parts in direct and prolonged skin contact, confirm with the relevant authority which UK REACH restrictions on phthalates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons apply. Ask for material-specific test reports matching the production coating and trims. See UK REACH for importers.
Businesses importing consumer products are responsible for their safety. Agree waterproofness evidence and acceptance criteria before production. Use ISO 811 for fabric waterproofness and check seam-tape adhesion after washing to ISO 6330 where the care instructions permit washing. A fabric result alone does not check water entry through the hood attachment or neck opening.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 polyurethane-coated knitted rain ponchos; 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 the bulk material with the approved sample; check pinholes, uneven coating, tackiness and cracking after folding and stretching.
Seams and water entry: inspect hood attachment, shoulder seams and tape overlaps; water-test finished ponchos and check the inside for leakage.
Fit and fastenings: measure body coverage and hood opening; check head movement, neck closure, side fasteners and pouch fit against the agreed specification.
Labels and arrival condition: compare fibre and care labels with approved wording; unpack arrival samples for dampness, mould, colour transfer and coating stuck to itself. Use the inspection guide to organise checks.
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What goes wrong
A stretchy knitted backing can pull against a less flexible coating or seam tape. The result can be peeling around the hood, cracked fold lines or leaks at stretched seams. A roomy body can still leave the neck exposed, while an oversized hood can obstruct vision.
Bulk fabric substitutions can change handle, waterproofness and chemical test relevance. Keep the approved fabric and finished poncho samples, identify the tested materials in the order and check production samples before shipment. Repeat the agreed water and fastening checks on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on coated knitted rain ponchos from China?
The supplied tariff records show 8% for qualifying rubberised knitted garments and 12% for other qualifying coated knitted garments, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded.
Are knitted and woven rain ponchos classified together?
Coated knitted garments fall within heading 6113 when the fabric qualifies. Coated woven garments fall within heading 6210. Confirm the backing construction and coating before choosing the code.
How should I check a poncho is waterproof?
Ask for fabric waterproofness results to ISO 811, then water-test finished ponchos at hood seams, tape overlaps and closures. Agree the test method and acceptance criteria before production.
What should I put on a coated knitted poncho label?
For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content. Approve the wording against the actual knitted backing and agree care instructions suitable for the coating and seam sealing.