Sourcing men's knitted car coats from China
Men's knitted car coats from China carry 12% UK duty across the relevant fibre lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension listed. Fibre content must be labelled, and animal-derived trims need checking against import controls. Cambridge China Bridge sources men's knitted car coats.
UK duty on men's knitted car coats
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 15 October 2026, heading 6101 covers men's or boys' knitted or crocheted outerwear, including car coats. The table selects car-coat lines by fibre rather than the separate anorak and wind-jacket lines. For related outerwear, see the women's knitted overcoats guide.
The selected lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension listed. The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product controls, plus CITES controls on the other-textile-material lines. Imports and exports of cat and dog fur products are banned. Seal products face a ban with limited exceptions; confirm any proposed seal trim with your customs broker before ordering.
For CITES-listed animal materials, check permit requirements before ordering from China; official guidance requires permits for listed species in the relevant annexes. Ask your customs broker to confirm the documents for the exact species and shipment. Confirm the commodity code using the garment construction and fibre composition, rather than its sales name.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's knitted car coats of cotton | 6101 20 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted car coats of man-made fibres | 6101 30 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted car coats of wool or fine animal hair | 6101 90 20 19 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted car coats of other textile materials | 6101 90 20 90 | 12% | None |
Specify the knit, coat shape and lining
Specify the shell fibre composition, knit structure, fabric weight, finish and stretch recovery. Define coat length, shoulder width, chest, sleeve length and room for clothing underneath. Agree the collar shape, front fastening, pocket construction, lining material and whether the lining stretches with the shell.
Approve a finished sample after the intended washing or dry-cleaning process. Check that the front hangs straight, the hem stays level and the lining does not pull at the sleeves or back. The fibre label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Put the proposed label wording and trim materials in the specification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 men's cotton knitted car coats, illustrative order under 6101 20 10 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 labels: compare shell and lining with the approved sample and composition records; check colour between panels and confirm the fibre label matches the supplied materials.
Fit and shape: measure sampled coats from each size against the agreed chart; check shoulder balance, sleeve movement, front overlap and hem alignment.
Seams and fastenings: inspect skipped stitches, seam puckering, pocket attachment and lining tension; operate zips and check button attachment and buttonhole finish.
Care and packing: check shrinkage, pilling, colour transfer and interfacing bubbles after the agreed care process; inspect arriving cartons for damp, mould and crushed collars. Record findings through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A knitted car coat can look correct on a hanger but stretch at the elbows, sag at the pockets or twist after cleaning. A rigid lining can restrict a stretchy shell, while unsuitable sewing tension leaves puckered seams. Dark fabric can transfer colour onto shirts, and fused fronts can bubble after care.
Use the approved garment to agree acceptance checks before production, then repeat them on bulk samples and arriving stock. Identify animal-derived trims by material and species rather than accepting a supplier's description of 'fur'. Keep any proposed substitution pending until its composition, appearance and import-control implications have been checked.
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 car coats from China?
The relevant cotton, man-made fibre, wool or fine animal hair and other textile lines carry 12% duty. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is listed in the supplied tariff snapshot.
Do men's knitted car coats need a fibre label?
Yes. The label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Check the wording against the actual shell, lining and trims before production.
Can I import knitted car coats with fur trim from China?
Check the species first. Cat and dog fur products are banned, seal products have limited exceptions, and CITES-listed materials need their permit requirements checked before ordering.
What should I check on a knitted car coat sample?
Check fit over clothing, stretch recovery, pocket sagging, lining tension and fastening strength. Repeat measurements after the intended care process and check pilling, colour transfer and interfacing bubbles.