Sourcing nonwoven shoe covers from China
Disposable nonwoven shoe covers without applied soles have a candidate UK duty rate of 6% under heading 6307. The recorded face-mask suspension does not cover overshoes. If supplied as workplace protective equipment in Great Britain, check CE or UKCA marking and conformity documents. Cambridge China Bridge sources disposable nonwoven shoe covers.
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UK duty on nonwoven shoe covers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 20 November 2026, heading 6307 covers other made-up textile articles. For disposable nonwoven shoe covers without applied soles, 6307 90 98 20 is the candidate line at 6% duty for goods from China. The table shows product variants within that same line, rather than different tariff classifications.
No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded for this line. Its suspension is restricted to specified textile face masks and does not cover shoe covers. The tariff attaches a supplementary import unit, CITES import and export controls, and torture-and-repression import prohibition and export restriction measures. Ask your customs broker to confirm the supplementary-unit declaration and the applicability of these controls to the actual goods.
For materials involving CITES-listed species, confirm the required permits before importing from China. Listed prohibited torture goods cannot be imported. Give your broker the material composition, construction, sample and intended use to confirm the commodity code. For another product within the wider heading, see disposable nonwoven coveralls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable nonwoven shoe covers, sewn seams, without applied soles | 6307 90 98 20 | 6% | None |
Specify fabric, opening and shoe fit
Specify disposable nonwoven textile construction without an applied sole. Record fibre composition, fabric weight, finished length, opening stretch, ankle coverage and seam method. Identify the shoes the covers must fit, including work shoes where relevant. Ask the factory to identify any coating, laminate or underfoot addition, and refer changes to your broker before accepting the classification.
Decide whether the purpose is keeping floors clean or protecting the wearer. If supplied as workplace personal protective equipment in Great Britain, check CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and instructions in English. Match the evidence to the actual model and construction. Arrange a separate review before accepting medical, sterile or chemical-protection claims through testing and certification support.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 6,000 disposable nonwoven shoe covers without applied soles, illustrative only under 6307 90 98 20, invoiced at £9,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,800. Duty at 6% is £588. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £10,388, so it is £2,077.60. Import taxes total £2,665.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £588 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric: compare composition records, fabric weight and feel with the approved sample; inspect for holes, thin patches, contamination and loose fibres.
Fit and elastic: try covers over the intended shoes; check opening stretch, elastic recovery, heel coverage and whether the cover pulls off during controlled movement.
Seams: inspect the toe, heel and elastic attachment for missed stitches, open welds and tearing beside the join; repeat fitting with representative samples.
Packing and identity: check whether quantities mean individual covers or pairs, verify pack counts and size wording, and match any protective-equipment documents to the delivered model. Record findings through the inspection process.
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What goes wrong
A cover can match the stated length yet split when stretched over a work shoe. Narrow openings, weak elastic attachment and brittle welds can make an approved shape unusable. Keep a retained sample and agree that changes to fabric, elastic or seam settings need approval before production.
Lighter fabric may shed fibres or tear at the heel, while tightly compressed packs can hide stuck-together covers and short counts. Assess grip on the intended floor under controlled conditions before accepting slip-resistance claims. A visual inspection cannot establish protective performance, and documents for a different model do not demonstrate the delivered cover's performance.
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 disposable nonwoven shoe covers from China?
The candidate line 6307 90 98 20 carries 6% duty. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded. The face-mask suspension does not cover shoe covers; confirm the finished product's classification.
Do disposable shoe covers need CE or UKCA marking?
Define the intended use before approving artwork.
How do I specify the size of nonwoven shoe covers?
State finished length, opening stretch and ankle coverage, then approve samples over the actual shoes. Check fitting, elastic recovery, heel coverage and seam tearing.
What should I check when disposable shoe covers arrive?
Compare fabric, seams and elastic with the retained sample. Check holes, shedding, contamination and fit. Confirm whether pack quantities count individual covers or pairs, and count across cartons.