Sourcing knitted jumpers from China
Knitted jumpers from China under heading 6110 carry UK duty of 10% to 12%, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition must be labelled; specify the yarn, knit structure and finished measurements, then check pilling and wash shrinkage. Cambridge China Bridge sources knitted jumpers.
UK duty on knitted jumpers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 October 2026, heading 6110 covers jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar knitted or crocheted articles. Knitted jumpers generally carry 12% duty from China. Code 6110 11 10 00 carries 10% for jerseys and pullovers containing at least 50% wool by weight and weighing 600 g or more per article. The supplied lines record no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal product controls, plus CITES controls on other fine animal hair lines. Cat and dog fur products cannot be imported or exported. Seal products for sale in Great Britain must qualify under the Inuit and other indigenous communities exemption; ask your customs broker to confirm the required attesting documentation. For CITES-listed animal materials, confirm the species and applicable permit requirements with your broker before ordering from China.
Confirm the commodity code using the fibre composition, construction, intended wearer and garment weight. A supplier's description of a jumper as wool-rich is insufficient to establish the reduced-duty line. See the hoodies and sweatshirts guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool jumpers containing at least 50% wool, weighing 600 g or more | 6110 11 10 00 | 10% | None |
| Other wool jumpers, men's or boys' | 6110 11 30 00 | 12% | None |
| Other wool jumpers, women's or girls' | 6110 11 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Cashmere jumpers, men's or boys', other than hand-made | 6110 12 10 90 | 12% | None |
| Cashmere jumpers, women's or girls', other than hand-made | 6110 12 90 90 | 12% | None |
| Cotton lightweight fine-knit roll, polo or turtleneck jumpers | 6110 20 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Other cotton jumpers, men's or boys' | 6110 20 91 00 | 12% | None |
| Other cotton jumpers, women's or girls' | 6110 20 99 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre lightweight fine-knit roll, polo or turtleneck jumpers | 6110 30 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Other man-made fibre jumpers, men's or boys' | 6110 30 91 00 | 12% | None |
| Other man-made fibre jumpers, women's or girls' | 6110 30 99 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the yarn and jumper construction
State the fibre names and percentages, yarn count, ply, knitting gauge and stitch structure. Specify whether the surface is smooth, brushed or cable-knitted, and approve the handle against a physical sample. Define the neckline, shoulder shape, sleeve length, rib depth and finished garment weight. Include a graded measurement chart with agreed tolerances.
For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Put the approved fibre wording into the order. Agree care instructions, pilling acceptance, colour fastness and dimensional change after washing as purchasing specifications. Approve a washed sample as well as an unwashed sample, especially for wool and cashmere.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 men's cotton knitted jumpers; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6110 20 91 00, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,700. Duty at 12% is £924. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,624, so it is £1,724.80. Import taxes total £2,648.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £924 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Yarn and surface: compare composition evidence, garment weight and handle with the approved sample; check pilling, uneven stitches, dropped stitches and snagging.
Fit and recovery: measure chest, body length, sleeves and neckline against the size chart; check that cuffs and hem recover after stretching.
Wash and shade: wash samples using the agreed care method; check shrinkage, felting, twisting, colour transfer and shade variation across cartons.
Assembly and labels: inspect linked seams, underarms, loose yarn ends and neckline attachment; compare fibre and care labels with approved wording. Use the inspection guide to plan the checks.
What goes wrong
A soft approval sample can be followed by bulk jumpers with a different yarn blend or finishing treatment. Loose knitting can change fit and increase snagging; wool can felt during washing, and ribbed hems can stretch out. Shade differences become visible when garments from separate dye lots are displayed together.
Keep sealed yarn and garment samples, approve each colour and record the washing method and acceptance criteria in the order. Check production garments before shipment and repeat the agreed checks on arrival. Resolve yarn substitutions before accepting the batch.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on knitted jumpers from China?
The supplied tariff lines carry 12%, except 6110 11 10 00 at 10% for pullovers containing at least 50% wool and weighing 600 g or more. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded.
Do knitted jumpers need a fibre label?
For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Agree the wording before production and check it against the actual yarn composition.
How do I check whether jumpers will shrink?
Wash production samples using the agreed care method, then compare body, sleeve and chest measurements with their original measurements. Agree acceptable dimensional change before placing the order.
What should I specify for cashmere jumpers?
Specify the fibre composition, yarn count and ply, knitting gauge, garment weight and measurements. Approve handle and shade on physical samples, then agree checks for pilling and washing.