Sourcing men's knitted suits and trousers from China
Men's and boys' knitted suits, ensembles, jackets and blazers, trousers, shorts from China pay 12% UK duty, whether wool, cotton or synthetic, with no anti-dumping duty. Fibre content must be labelled under the 2012 regulations. Stretch recovery, pilling and shrinkage decide whether knitted tailoring sells. Cambridge China Bridge sources men's knitted suits and trousers.
Men's knitted suits, blazers, trousers, shorts and joggers pay 12% UK duty from China. Fibre labels, fit and fabric testing explained.
A flat 12%
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, men's or boys' knitted or crocheted suits, ensembles, jackets and blazers, and trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts carried 12% duty on goods from China in wool, cotton, synthetic or other fibres, with no anti-dumping measure.
Woven suits and trousers are in heading 6203, and tracksuits in 6112, covered in the tracksuits guide. Confirm the commodity code from the fabric construction.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits, wool or fine animal hair | 6103 10 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Ensembles, cotton | 6103 22 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Ensembles, synthetic fibres | 6103 23 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Jackets and blazers, cotton | 6103 32 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Jackets and blazers, synthetic fibres | 6103 33 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Trousers and shorts, cotton | 6103 42 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Trousers and shorts, synthetic fibres | 6103 43 00 00 | 12% | None |
Fibre labels
The Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Names) Regulations 2012 require the fibre composition to be shown using permitted fibre names. Test the bulk fabric, because blends are often declared wrongly, and put care symbols and sizes on the label artwork.
Fabric and fit
Knitted tailoring stands or falls on the fabric. Specify fabric weight, stretch and recovery, pilling resistance, shrinkage and colour fastness limits, and approve fit on a full size set. The apparel guide covers sampling and tech packs.
Inspection
At inspection, measure garments against the size chart, check seams, linings, buttons and pressing, and compare colour across bundles.
Cambridge China Bridge sources men's knitted suits, blazers and trousers, with fabric, fit and labels settled before the order. See how our sourcing service works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on men's knitted trousers from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 25 September 2026, men's knitted suits, blazers, trousers and shorts carried 12% duty from China, with no anti-dumping duty.
Are woven suits classified in heading 6103?
No. Woven suits and trousers are in heading 6203.
What must a fibre label show?
The fibre composition using permitted fibre names, under the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Names) Regulations 2012.
What should I test on knitted suiting fabric?
Stretch and recovery, pilling, shrinkage and colour fastness, against limits set in the order.