Sourcing men's knitted Henley shirts from China
Men's knitted Henley shirts from China, when classified under heading 6105, carry a flat 12% UK duty across the supplied fibre lines. Fibre content must be labelled; approve the neckline, button placket and washed fit before production. Cambridge China Bridge sources men's knitted Henley shirts.
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UK duty on men's knitted Henley shirts
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 6105 covers men's or boys' knitted or crocheted shirts. This guide concerns men's Henley shirts with a partial button placket. All supplied lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions recorded.
The wool or fine animal hair and other textile material lines carry CITES import and export controls. Listed species can require permits. For orders from China, identify any animal material and ask your customs broker to confirm the species-specific documentation before ordering. Do not assume that every wool Henley needs a permit.
Confirm the commodity code using the actual garment and fibre composition, rather than the Henley name alone. HMRC guidance says pockets below the waist can lead to classification as a jacket or cardigan. Send the broker photographs and construction details. See the wider knitted shirt guide for the surrounding product family.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton knitted Henley shirts | 6105 10 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's synthetic-fibre knitted Henley shirts | 6105 20 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's artificial-fibre knitted Henley shirts | 6105 20 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's wool or fine-animal-hair knitted Henley shirts | 6105 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's knitted Henley shirts of other textile materials | 6105 90 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the Henley neckline and button placket
Specify the fibre composition, fabric weight and knit structure, such as jersey or waffle. Define neckline shape, neckband width and recovery, placket length and width, overlap direction, button material and spacing, buttonhole finish and reinforcement at the placket base. Approve sleeve length, hem finish and a graded measurement chart with agreed tolerances.
Approve fabric shade and handle on physical samples, then compare washed samples for shrinkage, twisting and neckline distortion. For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Agree care instructions as a purchasing specification. Product safety compliance should be demonstrated before sale; include button security and rough fastenings in your checks.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 men's cotton knitted Henley shirts; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6105 10 00 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
Placket: check alignment, overlap, button spacing, clean buttonholes and reinforcement at the base; fasten every button and look for gaping or puckering.
Fit and neckline: measure chest, body and sleeve lengths against the approved chart; check that the neckband lies flat and recovers after gentle stretching.
Fabric and washing: compare weight, handle and shade across cartons; wash production samples using the agreed care method and check shrinkage, twisting, pilling and colour transfer.
Assembly and labels: check button attachment, underarm seams, skipped stitches and loose threads; match fibre wording and size labels to the approved specification. Plan sampling with the inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
The placket can ripple when its fabric or reinforcement shrinks differently from the body. A neckband can stretch out, buttonholes can fray, and the placket base can split when the shirt is pulled over the head. Body twisting after washing can leave the opening visibly off-centre.
Keep approved washed and unwashed samples. Agree dimensional change, shade and workmanship acceptance before production, and check finished production garments before shipment and again on arrival. Require approval for changes to fabric, neckband, buttons or reinforcement.
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 Henley shirts from China?
For men's knitted Henley shirts classified under heading 6105, all supplied lines carry 12% duty from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Does the Henley name confirm the commodity code?
Use the actual construction and fibre composition. Send your broker a sample or photographs showing the placket, sleeves, hem and pockets before confirming the code.
Do men's Henley shirts need fibre labels?
Check the wording against the actual fabric composition before accepting production.
How do I check whether a Henley placket will twist?
Wash production samples using the agreed care method, then compare placket alignment, body seams and neckline shape with the unwashed sample. Agree acceptable changes before ordering.