Sourcing men's knitted anoraks from China
Men's knitted anoraks from China carry 12% UK duty across the cotton, man-made fibre and other textile lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty shown. Fibre composition labelling is required; check animal-derived hood trims before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources men's knitted anoraks.
Duty on men's knitted anoraks
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 13 October 2026, heading 6101 covers men's or boys' knitted or crocheted outerwear, including anoraks and ski jackets. The anorak lines shown here all carry 12% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension recorded. For cape styles, see our men's knitted cape sourcing guide.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls to these lines, plus CITES controls to the other-textile-material lines. Imports and exports of products containing cat or dog fur are banned. Seal products face a general ban with limited exceptions; the traditional-hunt exemption requires a seal catch attestation. For seal-derived components in a China shipment, confirm eligibility and documents with your customs broker before ordering.
For CITES-listed materials, confirm the applicable permits with your customs broker before shipment. Confirm the commodity code from the garment's construction and fibre composition. A woven anorak or knitted sweatshirt needs a separate classification check. Compare the related women's knitted anoraks guide when buying both ranges.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's knitted anoraks of cotton | 6101 20 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted anoraks of man-made fibres | 6101 30 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted anoraks of wool or fine animal hair | 6101 90 80 10 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted anoraks of other textile materials | 6101 90 80 90 | 12% | None |
Specify the knit, hood and fastening
State the outer fabric's fibre composition, knit structure and weight, lining and padding materials, and the approved colour sample. Specify pullover or full-opening construction, zip and storm flap, hood depth, cuff finish, hem adjustment and pocket placement. Agree a graded size chart with measurement tolerances and a washing method for checking shrinkage.
Garments need fibre composition labelling; confirm the permitted fibre names with Trading Standards. Approve label artwork alongside the sample, and ask the factory to identify any animal-derived trim rather than accepting a description such as natural fur. If you plan to claim water resistance, agree the test method and acceptance criteria with testing and certification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 men's knitted anoraks, illustrative order under 6101 30 90 00, invoiced at £18,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £19,200. Duty at 12% is £2,304. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £21,504, so it is £4,300.80. Import taxes total £6,604.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £2,304 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric and washing: compare bulk fabric with the approved sample, check weight and fibre evidence, and wash samples to assess shrinkage, twisting and colour transfer.
Fit and hood: measure chest, sleeves and body length against the size chart; check hood coverage, opening and movement with the fastening closed.
Zips and seams: operate the zip repeatedly, check the storm flap lies flat, and inspect pocket corners, underarm seams and drawcord attachments for weak stitching.
Labels and packing: match fibre wording, size and care instructions to approved artwork; check animal-trim identification, carton contents and dampness on arrival. Use the inspection guide to brief the inspector.
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What goes wrong
A factory may reproduce the appearance of the sample while changing the knit weight, lining or zip. The result can be a sagging hood, uneven hems, pocket distortion or a fastening that catches the lining. Washing can expose twisting and a mismatch between the shell and lining shrinkage.
Keep the approved garment and material swatches as comparison samples. Check production samples from each colour and size group before shipment, then repeat fit, fastening and packing checks on arrival. Treat a water-resistant fabric report as evidence about the tested fabric; ask separately for evidence supporting any claim about the finished anorak.
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 men's knitted anoraks from China?
The listed anorak lines under heading 6101 all carry 12% duty on goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded in the supplied tariff data.
Does a men's knitted anorak need a fibre label?
Yes. Show the fibre composition and confirm the permitted fibre names with Trading Standards. Approve the wording before production and compare it with the bulk fabric evidence.
Can I import men's anoraks with fur hood trim?
Identify the species first. Cat and dog fur products are banned; seal products have limited exceptions. Check whether CITES documents apply and confirm the shipment requirements with your customs broker.
What should I check before accepting the delivery?
Check size measurements, hood fit, zip operation, seam strength, fibre labels and carton contents. Wash samples to assess shrinkage, twisting and colour transfer against the agreed specification.