Sourcing Faux Fur Gilets from China
The supplied heading 4304 extract gives a single 2% duty rate for goods from China. Confirm classification before applying it to faux fur gilets: textile garments can fall under clothing headings. Fibre labels and consumer product safety also matter. Cambridge China Bridge sources faux fur gilets.
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2% under heading 4304, if applicable
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 4304 covers artificial fur and articles thereof. The supplied extract contains only the commodity line 4304 00 00 00, so the table contains only that line.
The recorded duty for goods from China is 2%. The supplied extract lists no anti-dumping or countervailing measures, suspensions or attached import controls. This rate applies only after confirming that the finished gilet belongs under this heading.
A retail description of 'faux fur' does not settle classification. Knitted or crocheted textile garments are classified under clothing headings. Give your customs broker the finished sample, fibre details and construction information, then confirm the commodity code. For related products within the wider heading, see faux fur garment trims.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial-fur gilets, subject to confirmation of classification | 4304 00 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the pile, fit and lining
Specify the pile fibre composition, backing and lining separately. Record pile height, density, colour, tipping and direction across the front and back panels. Agree shedding acceptance criteria and approve a finished sample with the intended care instructions.
Provide a measurement chart covering chest, shoulder width, armhole opening and back length, with agreed tolerances. Specify the front fastening, pocket position, lining attachment and armhole finish. Check the sample over the clothing the buyer expects to wear underneath.
Textile labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Ask the relevant product safety authority to confirm the general product safety requirements applicable to consumer gilets in Great Britain. Check material authenticity before approving labels or sales descriptions.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 300 faux fur gilets confirmed under this code; illustrative order only under 4304 00 00 00, invoiced at £9,000 free on board, with £500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,500. Duty at 2% is £190. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £9,690, so it is £1,938. Import taxes total £2,128; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £190 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Material and labels: check the pile base and compare fibre test results with the approved composition label. Investigate any suspected real fur.
Fit and construction: measure against the approved chart, check armhole comfort, and inspect shoulder seams, pocket attachments and lining tension.
Pile and colour: compare panels with the approved sample in daylight. Check pile direction, exposed backing, bald patches and shedding after brushing.
Fastenings and packing: operate zips or hooks, check for trapped pile and sharp edges, and inspect unpacked gilets for dampness, odour and crushed pile.
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What goes wrong
Gilets can look acceptable hanging up but pull across the chest when fastened. Tight armholes, twisted lining and trapped pile at seams affect wear. Panels cut with different pile directions can appear to be different colours. Compare production garments with the approved sample before shipment.
Heavy shedding, incorrect fibre labels or suspected real fur need investigation before sale. A supplier's suggested tariff code also needs checking against the actual garment construction. Use an inspection brief covering measurements, authenticity and finish; see quality inspection explained.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on faux fur gilets from China?
The supplied extract records 2% under 4304 00 00 00. Confirm that your finished gilet belongs under this code; textile clothing may be classified elsewhere.
Are all faux fur gilets classified under 4304?
Do not assume so. Knitted or crocheted textile garments fall under clothing headings. Ask your broker to assess the finished garment and its construction.
Do faux fur gilets need fibre labels?
Textile products need fibre content labels. Compare the label with the agreed materials and test results, and investigate any suspected real fur.
What should I check when faux fur gilets arrive?
Check chest and armhole measurements, lining tension, fastenings, pile direction, colour matching and shedding. Inspect unpacked garments for dampness and crushed pile.