Sourcing disposable nonwoven trousers from China
Disposable nonwoven trousers from China carry 12% UK duty under the other nonwoven garments line, with no suspension listed. For trousers sold to protect the wearer, confirm the applicable personal protective equipment conformity assessment with HSE before sale in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources disposable nonwoven trousers.
12% duty on disposable nonwoven trousers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6210 covers garments made from felt, nonwovens and specified coated or treated fabrics. Disposable nonwoven trousers fall within the other nonwoven garments line, subject to confirming their construction. Code 6210 10 98 00 carries 12% duty on goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or import controls for that line.
The other table rows are classification comparisons, rather than additional codes for ordinary nonwoven trousers. They also carry a 12% base duty. Conditional 0.00 % suspensions cover specified surgical or medical protective garments: felt garments on the felt line, and qualifying coated, laminated or rubberised woven garments on the men's and women's lines. These suspensions are not listed against 6210 10 98 00.
Confirm the commodity code using a sample, the fabric construction and intended use before ordering. A medical description alone does not establish eligibility for a suspension. For the wider heading and full-body garments, see disposable nonwoven coveralls.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other nonwoven garments, including disposable nonwoven trousers | 6210 10 98 00 | 12% | None |
| Felt garments, for comparison with nonwoven trousers | 6210 10 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Other men's or boys' garments, for coated woven trouser alternatives | 6210 40 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Other women's or girls' garments, for coated woven trouser alternatives | 6210 50 00 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the crotch, waist and protective use
State whether the trousers simply keep ordinary dirt off clothing or are intended to protect the wearer. Define the intended exposure for protective models. Confirm with HSE the applicable risk category and conformity assessment for personal protective equipment sold in Great Britain. Most new protective equipment must have CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. If supplying consumer trousers, they must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use.
Specify fibre composition, nonwoven construction, fabric weight, any film laminate, seam method, crotch reinforcement, waistband elastic and ankle finish. Agree waist measurements both relaxed and stretched, hip room, inside leg length and rise. Try the sample over the clothing it will cover, including sitting, bending and squatting. Match protective reports to the exact fabric and seams through testing and certification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 1,000 disposable nonwoven trousers; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6210 10 98 00, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,800. Duty at 12% is £816. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,616, so it is £1,523.20. Import taxes total £2,339.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £816 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric: compare construction and weight with the approved sample; inspect for thin patches, pinholes, loose fibres and separated laminate.
Seams: stretch the crotch and inside leg seams; check for skipped stitching, open bonds and tearing around needle holes.
Fit and elastic: measure each supplied size against the agreed chart; check waist recovery, hip room, crotch depth and ankle fit over work clothes.
Documents and packing: for protective models, match the supplied trousers to their marking, declaration and English instructions. Check size labels, pack contents, damage and contamination through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A roomy sample can become a tight production garment when the factory shortens the rise or reduces hip width. Crotch seams split during squatting, waist elastic pulls away from its attachment, and narrow ankle openings make dressing awkward. Lighter fabric or a substituted laminate can change how the trousers behave.
Reports for a coverall or a different fabric do not give the buyer a clear basis for accepting the trousers ordered. Agree the exact construction and claimed protection before comparing quotations. Keep ordinary clothing-cleanliness claims separate from wearer-protection claims, and do not assume that calling trousers medical gives them a duty suspension.
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 trousers from China?
The supplied tariff facts show 12% duty for 6210 10 98 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or import controls listed for that line.
Do disposable nonwoven trousers need CE or UKCA marking?
For trousers supplied as personal protective equipment in Great Britain, most new products need CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Define the intended protective use before ordering.
Are medical disposable trousers duty-free?
The supplied facts list no suspension for 6210 10 98 00. Conditional medical suspensions on neighbouring lines depend on the fabric, classification and specified use; a medical description alone is insufficient.
What should I check on a disposable trouser sample?
Check crotch depth, hip room, leg length, waist elastic recovery and ankle openings. Sit and squat while wearing the sample over work clothes, then inspect the crotch and inside leg seams.