Sourcing faux fur scarves from China
Faux fur scarves correctly classified under heading 4304 carry 2% UK duty from China, with no listed trade remedy. Confirm construction before using this code. Textile labels must show fibre content, and consumer scarves sold in Great Britain must be safe. Cambridge China Bridge sources faux fur scarves.
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2% duty where heading 4304 applies
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 4304 covers artificial fur and articles thereof. Its single commodity line, 4304 00 00 00, carries 2% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty, suspension or attached import control.
The table contains the only commodity line supplied. A supplier's description of a scarf as faux fur does not settle its classification. Obtain details of the pile, backing and finished construction, then confirm the commodity code before ordering. For the wider heading, see faux fur garment trims.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial fur scarves, subject to confirmation of construction | 4304 00 00 00 | 2% | None |
Specify the pile, lining and scarf shape
Specify the pile and backing fibre composition, pile height and density, colour, tipping and pile direction. Define the finished length and width, flat or looped shape, lining material, seam position and any fastening. Keep an approved sample showing both the appearance and the feel against the neck.
Agree checks for shedding, dye transfer, seam strength and recovery after unpacking. Approve the fibre label artwork and care instructions before production. Textile labels must show fibre content. Consumer scarves sold in Great Britain must be safe; assess the intended wearer and how the scarf and fastening will be used.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 300 faux fur scarves; order quantity and values are illustrative 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: examine the pile base for a textile backing rather than animal skin, and obtain fibre testing if authenticity or composition is uncertain.
Pile and colour: brush samples against the agreed shedding criterion, check dye transfer onto pale fabric, and compare colour and tipping with the approved sample.
Construction: measure the finished scarf, check lining alignment and seam security, and operate any fastening while looking for rough edges or trapped pile.
Labels and packing: compare fibre labels with the approved composition, check care wording, and unpack samples to assess creases, crushed pile and dampness.
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What goes wrong
Scarves can look acceptable in a photograph yet shed onto clothing, transfer dye onto collars or feel rough against the neck. Twisted linings, exposed seams and inconsistent pile direction change how they sit when worn. Compare production samples with the approved scarf after unpacking and brushing.
Real fur substitution and inaccurate composition labels also undermine a faux fur order. Hold suspect stock for investigation and testing before sale. Record defects against the agreed specification and use a quality inspection brief that covers the finished scarf.
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 scarves from China?
The supplied tariff record gives 2% for 4304 00 00 00, with no listed trade remedy. Confirm that the scarf's construction belongs under this code before applying the rate.
Can every faux fur scarf use this commodity code?
Do not choose the code from the product name alone. Give your customs broker the pile, backing, lining and construction details so the finished scarf can be classified.
Do faux fur scarves need fibre labels?
Yes, scarves sold as textile products need labels showing their fibre content. Check the approved wording against the actual materials rather than copying the supplier's description.
How do I check whether a scarf contains real fur?
Examine the pile base: real fur grows from skin, while faux fur has a textile backing. Obtain independent fibre testing if the backing or fibres leave any doubt.