Sourcing knitted sports training bibs from China
Knitted sports training bibs from China under heading 6114 carry a flat 12% UK duty across the supplied fibre lines, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Fibre composition must be labelled for sale in Great Britain; specify mesh, fit and colour fastness before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources knitted sports training bibs.
UK duty on knitted training bibs
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6114 covers other knitted or crocheted garments. This guide concerns sports training bibs used to distinguish teams. All supplied fibre lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions. Man-made fibre bibs are the main purchasing focus; the other rows cover alternative materials.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls and seal product import controls, with CITES import and export controls on the other textile material lines. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import and export. Seal products for sale in Great Britain must have a seal catch certificate; confirm the applicable exemption with the relevant authority. For animal materials, confirm species and applicable CITES documentation with your customs broker before ordering from China.
Confirm the commodity code from the finished garment, knitted construction and fibre composition rather than accepting the factory's description alone. Heading 6114 is residual, so check that another garment heading does not apply. For the wider heading, see knitted catering aprons.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton knitted sports training bibs | 6114 20 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre knitted sports training bibs | 6114 30 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair knitted sports training bibs | 6114 90 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Other textile material knitted sports training bibs | 6114 90 00 90 | 12% | None |
Specify mesh, team colours and over-shirt fit
State the fibre composition, knitted mesh structure, fabric weight and finished measurements. Specify chest width, body length, neck opening and armhole shape for each size. Approve fit over the clothing players will wear, including pulling the bib over the head. Agree edge binding, seam construction and reinforcement where the armhole meets the side seam.
Approve physical samples of each team colour. Specify logo or player-number placement, print size and resistance to washing and stretching. Agree checks for colour transfer from sweat, snagging, shrinkage and twisted seams. For sale in Great Britain, fibre content must be labelled, and consumer products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Put label wording and washing instructions into the production brief.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 knitted sports training bibs; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6114 30 00 00, invoiced at £2,000 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £2,700. Duty at 12% is £324. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £3,024, so it is £604.80. Import taxes total £928.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £324 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Mesh and shade: compare production fabric with the approved sample; check holes, snags, uneven knitting and colour differences across cartons.
Fit and binding: measure each size against the agreed chart; try bibs over training clothing and stretch neck, armhole and side seams to check stitching and recovery.
Wash and print: wash production samples using the agreed method; check colour transfer, dimensional change, print cracking and lifting.
Labels and packing: compare fibre labels with composition evidence and approved wording; check size labels, team-colour assortments and carton contents. Use the inspection guide to organise the checks.
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What goes wrong
A loose mesh can snag during handling, while tight binding can make the neck opening difficult to pull over the head. Side seams may split when the sewing thread does not stretch with the fabric. A bib that fits directly against the body can be too tight over a training shirt.
Team colours can vary between dye lots or transfer onto shirts when damp. Large printed areas can stiffen the mesh, and prints can crack when stretched. Keep approved colour and garment samples, check washed production samples before shipment, and repeat fit, shade and packing checks on arrival.
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 training bibs from China?
The supplied heading 6114 lines all carry 12% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Do sports training bibs need fibre labels?
For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts where applicable. Check the wording against the actual production fabric.
How do I choose training bib sizes?
Approve measurements and fit over the clothing players will wear. Check chest width, body length, neck opening and armholes rather than relying on the factory's size names.
How do I check printed training bibs?
Wash and stretch production samples using the agreed method. Check print cracking, lifting, colour transfer and whether the printed area makes the mesh uncomfortable or stiff.