Sourcing knitted fencing jackets from China
Knitted fencing jackets from China under heading 6114 carry a flat 12% UK duty across the supplied fibre lines, with no recorded trade remedies or suspensions. Jackets sold as protective equipment need conformity marking, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Cambridge China Bridge sources knitted fencing jackets.
UK duty on knitted fencing jackets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6114 covers other knitted or crocheted garments. The supplied cotton, man-made fibre, wool or fine animal hair and other textile material lines all carry 12% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal product controls, plus CITES controls on the other textile material lines. Confirm any prohibitions or restrictions affecting cat and dog fur products with your customs broker. For seal products intended for sale, confirm eligibility with the relevant authority; products qualifying under the Inuit and other indigenous communities exemption must have a seal catch attestation. For CITES-listed materials from China, confirm the species and applicable permits with your customs broker before ordering.
Confirm the commodity code using the actual knit construction and fibre composition, rather than the supplier's product name. For the woven alternative and its heading, see woven fencing jackets. The import duty and VAT guide explains the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton knitted fencing jackets | 6114 20 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre knitted fencing jackets | 6114 30 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair knitted fencing jackets | 6114 90 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Other textile material knitted fencing jackets | 6114 90 00 90 | 12% | None |
Specify protection, handedness and jacket coverage
Specify the intended fencing discipline, protective performance, fabric composition, knit structure and reinforcement layout. State right-handed or left-handed construction, fastening position, collar coverage, sleeve length and the attachment strap between the legs. Approve fit while the wearer raises the weapon arm and lunges, including overlap with the intended breeches.
For sale in Great Britain as protective equipment, jackets need the applicable CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and instructions in English. Ask for certification and test reports matching the finished jacket model, including its seams and closures. Agree the evidence review through testing and certification.
The textile label must show fibre content. Agree the washing instructions, size chart and permitted dimensional changes before production. Compare a washed sample with the approved jacket, checking stretch recovery, collar shape and fastening overlap.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 man-made fibre knitted fencing jackets; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6114 30 00 00, invoiced at £16,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £17,200. Duty at 12% is £2,064. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £19,264, so it is £3,852.80. Import taxes total £5,916.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £2,064 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric and protection: match bulk fabric, reinforcement and finished model to the approved sample and supporting reports; reject unexplained material substitutions.
Seams and closures: inspect underarm, shoulder and collar seams, fastening overlap, zip operation and strap attachment; look for skipped stitches and exposed gaps.
Fit and coverage: measure each size against the agreed chart, verify handedness and check sleeve and waist coverage during fencing movements.
Labels and packing: check fibre wording, size, conformity marking, declaration and English instructions against the approved documents; reconcile carton contents through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A factory may provide a fabric report that does not cover the finished jacket, or a certificate for a different model. Reinforcement, stitching or fastening changes can leave the supplied jacket different from the documented design. Resolve those differences before accepting the batch.
Fit faults become visible in movement: a short sleeve exposes the wrist, a tight shoulder restricts the weapon arm, and insufficient fastening overlap opens a gap. Incorrect handedness and wash shrinkage can also make an otherwise neat jacket unsuitable. Check a production sample in fencing positions and after the agreed wash.
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 knitted fencing jackets from China?
The supplied heading 6114 lines all carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspensions.
Do knitted fencing jackets need CE or UKCA marking?
When sold as protective equipment in Great Britain, they need the applicable CE or UKCA marking, a declaration of conformity and instructions in English.
Is a fabric test report enough for a fencing jacket?
Do not accept a fabric report as the whole evidence package. Ask for certification and reports matching the finished jacket, including its construction, seams and closures.
What should I check on fencing jacket samples?
Check handedness, collar and fastening overlap, sleeve coverage and shoulder movement. Compare washed measurements and confirm that the supplied design matches its supporting documents.