Sourcing electric blankets from China
Electric blankets from China carry a flat 6% UK import duty, with no trade remedy recorded in the supplied tariff facts. They need electrical safety evidence, overheat protection and clear instructions. Match the blanket and controller to the tested model before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources electric blankets.
Electric blanket duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 6301 covers blankets and travelling rugs. Electric blankets fall under 6301 10 00 00. The table shows product variants sharing this tariff line, rather than separate commodity codes. For unheated products, see the blankets and throws guide.
The supplied tariff facts record 6% duty for electric blankets from China, no anti-dumping or countervailing measure, no suspension and no attached import control on this line. This does not replace checks on electrical product compliance. Import VAT is normally 20%; use the duty and VAT guide when preparing the landed-cost calculation.
Confirm the complete product description, intended use and heating arrangement with your customs broker. A heated cushion or separate heating accessory should not be assigned the blanket code merely because it has a textile cover. Use finding your commodity code before declaring the shipment.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric underblankets | 6301 10 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the blanket and controller together
State whether the product is an underblanket, overblanket or heated throw. Agree finished dimensions, fibre composition, fabric weight, edge binding, heating zones, controller functions, cable length and plug arrangement. Approve the blanket, controller and connector together as a physical sample.
Electric blankets need electrical safety evidence, overheat protection and clear instructions. Ask for the exact model's test report and check that the controller, heating construction and materials match the sample. Agree washing instructions and how any detachable controller is removed. Use testing and certification support to review the evidence before production.
For Great Britain, importers must ensure the equipment has easily understandable English instructions. Electrical equipment is within the hazardous-substance restriction rules unless specifically excluded. Electric blankets also bring waste electrical equipment obligations; producers must register annually. Plan these responsibilities alongside the fibre composition label.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative mixed-size electric blanket order for a small retailer under 6301 10 00 00, invoiced at £24,000 free on board, with £3,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £27,000. Duty at 6% is £1,620. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £28,620, so it is £5,724. Import taxes total £7,344; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,620 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Model identity: match blanket labels, controller identity and connectors against the approved sample and test report. Investigate substitutions before accepting the batch.
Heating and protection: have competent personnel check controller operation, heating distribution and overheat protection against the agreed test plan. Inspect cables, connector fit and strain relief.
Textiles and washing: measure finished dimensions, check fibre composition and binding, and wash samples according to the supplied instructions. Look for shrinkage, shedding, seam damage and layer separation.
Labels and packing: check fibre and care labels, readable English instructions and consistency between carton and product descriptions. At inspection, examine unpacked blankets for creasing, connector damage and recovery after compression.
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What goes wrong
A report for a similar blanket leaves the delivered controller or heating construction unverified. Treat a change of controller, connector, heating layout or fabric assembly as a reason to review the evidence again. A working sample does not establish that the delivered batch matches it.
Poor binding, shedding and shrinkage can undermine an otherwise acceptable sample. Instructions can also describe a different controller or washing method. Compare the delivered product with the approved sample and instructions, and hold affected stock while discrepancies are investigated.
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 electric blankets from China?
The supplied tariff facts record 6% duty under 6301 10 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension.
Can I use a test report for a similar electric blanket?
Ask for evidence covering the exact model. Compare the blanket, controller, connectors and heating construction with the report and approved sample.
Do imported electric blankets need English instructions?
Yes. For Great Britain, the importer must ensure the equipment is accompanied by instructions in easily understandable English.
What should I check before ordering washable electric blankets?
Agree the washing method, controller removal and drying instructions. Wash the approved sample accordingly, then check dimensions, seams, fabric and the agreed electrical performance.