Sourcing faux fur rugs from China
Faux fur rugs from China confirmed under heading 4304 carry 2% UK duty, with no trade remedy shown in the supplied tariff record. Confirm the construction and commodity code before using this rate. Textile labels must show fibre content, and consumer rugs must be safe in normal or foreseeable use. Cambridge China Bridge sources faux fur rugs.
Buying from China for a business? How our UK China sourcing agent service works · China sourcing agent for small orders and first imports
2% duty where heading 4304 applies
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 4304 covers artificial fur and articles thereof. The supplied record contains a single commodity line, 4304 00 00 00, with 2% duty for goods from China. It records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control.
The sales name 'faux fur rug' does not establish its classification. Give your customs broker the pile construction, fibre composition, backing details, intended use and a sample before relying on this rate. Confirm the commodity code. For related products within the wider heading, see faux fur throws.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faux fur rugs confirmed as articles of artificial fur | 4304 00 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the pile, backing and floor use
Specify the pile fibre, how it is attached to the base, pile height and density, finished dimensions, shape, colour, pile direction and edge finish. Identify the backing material and any coating. Approve a finished sample, including the underside, rather than a loose swatch.
Agree acceptable shedding, recovery after unpacking, cleaning instructions and dimensional change after cleaning. Check backing grip on the intended floor surface, edge curling and colour transfer. Textile labels must show fibre content. Consumer rugs supplied in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 300 faux fur rugs confirmed under this code 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
Pile authenticity: inspect the pile base and compare fibres with the approved sample. Investigate any animal skin backing or uncertain fibres through independent testing.
Shedding and colour: brush and rub sampled rugs using the agreed method. Check loose fibres, bald patches, pile direction and colour against the approved sample.
Backing and edges: lay rugs flat on the intended floor surface. Check curling, movement, detached backing, uneven outlines and loose edge stitching.
Labels and packing: compare fibre labels and care instructions with the agreed specification. Unpack samples to check dampness, odour and whether compressed pile recovers.
Working out your own order? Send us the product on WhatsApp and we reply the same working day: WhatsApp us
What goes wrong
A sample can feel dense while production rugs have sparse pile, weak attachment or a different backing. Compression can hide bald patches and leave curled edges. Cleaning may reveal dye transfer, shrinkage or separation between the pile and backing.
Keep the approved finished sample and inspect production rugs after unpacking and cleaning by the agreed method. Investigate unexpected shedding or backing changes before accepting the batch. See quality inspection.
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 rugs from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 2% for 4304 00 00 00, with no trade remedy. This rate applies only when the rug is correctly classified under that code.
Does every faux fur rug use heading 4304?
Do not assume it does. Send your broker the pile construction, backing details, fibre composition, intended use and a sample to confirm the code.
Do faux fur rugs need fibre labels?
Textile labels must show fibre content. Check that the wording matches the actual fibres rather than describing the material only as faux fur.
What should I check when faux fur rugs arrive?
Check shedding, sparse pile, colour transfer, backing grip, curled edges and packing damage. Compare unpacked rugs with the approved finished sample and agreed cleaning checks.