Sourcing knitted fishing gloves from China
Knitted fishing gloves from China pay 8% UK duty, or 0% on qualifying coated lines when the suspension is claimed. Specify yarn, wet grip and finger openings; ordinary textile gloves need fibre labelling, while any protective claims should be checked with the relevant authority to confirm the applicable PPE requirements. Cambridge China Bridge sources knitted fishing gloves.
UK duty on knitted fishing gloves
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6116 covers knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens and mitts. The supplied Chinese-origin lines carry 8% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Coated lines have a conditional 0.00 % suspension for knitted or crocheted gloves impregnated or covered with plastics or rubber. The wider guide explains claiming it with document code 9Y11 until 31 December 2028.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product controls. Cat and dog fur products cannot be imported or exported. Seal products for sale in Great Britain must have a seal catch certificate; confirm with the relevant authority whether they qualify under the Inuit and other indigenous communities exemption. Wool and other textile-material lines also attach CITES controls; confirm any animal species and the applicable documents with your customs broker before ordering from China.
Confirm the commodity code using the actual fibre, coating and laminated construction. Fishing use alone does not identify the line. See work gloves and knitted gloves for the wider heading and import duty and VAT for the calculation method.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber-coated knitted fishing gloves, not laminated | 6116 10 20 91 | 8% | None |
| Plastic-coated knitted fishing gloves, not laminated | 6116 10 80 91 | 8% | None |
| Plastic-laminated knitted fishing gloves of synthetic fibres | 6116 10 80 11 | 8% | None |
| Uncoated knitted fishing gloves of wool or fine animal hair | 6116 91 00 00 | 8% | None |
| Uncoated cotton knitted fishing gloves | 6116 92 00 00 | 8% | None |
| Uncoated synthetic-fibre knitted fishing gloves | 6116 93 00 00 | 8% | None |
Specify wet grip and finger access
Specify yarn composition, knit density, palm coating material and coverage, cuff construction and finished measurements. State whether fingers are enclosed, permanently open or opened with fold-back tips. Approve the openings while handling a reel and tying line, and check that folded tips stay secured without catching the line.
Agree wet-grip, drying, wash shrinkage and colour-transfer checks against an approved sample. Ordinary textile gloves sold in Great Britain need fibre-content labelling. For gloves claiming protection beyond superficial mechanical injury, confirm the applicable PPE category, conformity assessment and marking requirements with the relevant authority. Ask for reports and certificates covering the exact glove and claimed protection.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 pairs of uncoated synthetic-fibre knitted fishing gloves; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6116 93 00 00, invoiced at £1,500 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,200. Duty at 8% is £176. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £2,376, so it is £475.20. Import taxes total £651.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £176 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit and openings: measure palm width, finger length and cuff opening against the approved chart; check left and right pairing, exposed-finger edges and fold-back fastenings.
Wet grip: compare production samples with the approved glove using the agreed wet reel-handle check; inspect coating gaps, peeling and penetration into the liner.
Knit and washing: check dropped stitches, snagging and loose ends; wash using the agreed method and compare dimensions, cuff recovery and colour transfer.
Arrival and labels: inspect cartons for damp, match fibre labels and size markings to the order, and compare protection markings with the exact model's supporting documents. Record findings using the inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A glove that grips a dry showroom handle can slip when wet. Coating can stiffen finger joints or peel during flexing; exposed-finger edges can unravel, and fold-back tabs can release while casting. A yarn substitution can change fit, drying behaviour and shrinkage even when the colour matches.
Claims can also outrun the evidence: a cut-protection report for an enclosed glove does not establish protection for its exposed-finger version. Retain samples of the exact construction, agree practical wet-use checks and resolve yarn, coating or finger-design changes before accepting the batch.
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 fishing gloves from China?
The supplied lines carry 8% duty. Qualifying coated knitted gloves can enter at 0% under the conditional suspension; uncoated gloves remain at 8%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded.
Do knitted fishing gloves need fibre labels?
Ordinary textile fishing gloves sold in Great Britain need fibre-content labelling. Check the wording against the actual yarn and identify animal materials where present.
Can I sell fishing gloves as cut-resistant?
For protection beyond superficial mechanical injury, confirm the applicable PPE category and conformity assessment requirements with the relevant authority. Obtain the exact model's test reports and confirm what type-examination evidence is needed before approving the claim.
How should I check fishing-glove grip?
Compare production gloves with the approved sample on a wet reel handle using an agreed repeatable method. Check coating adhesion, finger movement and whether fold-back tips stay secured.