Sourcing men's woven chef trousers from China
Men's woven chef trousers from China carry 12% UK duty across the selected cotton and synthetic-fibre lines, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. Fibre-content labelling is required. Specify the waist, crotch seams and wash performance before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources men's woven chef trousers.
12% duty on the selected chef-trouser lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6203 covers men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts other than swimwear. This guide focuses on men's woven chef trousers. The selected cotton and synthetic-fibre trouser lines all carry 12% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension listed.
The selected lines attach cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls, plus a cat and dog fur export control. Imports and exports of cat and dog fur, including products made from it, are banned. Seal products may only be imported and sold in limited cases under strict conditions. Specify textile trims and ask your customs broker to confirm the tariff-control declaration for the actual materials before shipment.
The table includes occupational lines and other trouser lines for comparison. Confirm the commodity code against the fabric composition, construction and garment design rather than relying on the supplier's description. For matching tops and the wider heading, see men's woven chef jackets.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton occupational trousers | 6203 42 11 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's synthetic-fibre occupational trousers | 6203 43 11 00 | 12% | None |
| Other men's cotton trousers, excluding denim and cut corduroy | 6203 42 35 00 | 12% | None |
| Other men's synthetic-fibre trousers | 6203 43 19 00 | 12% | None |
Specify waist fit, crotch construction and washing
Specify the woven fabric, fibre composition, weight, colour or check pattern, waistband construction, elastic recovery, drawcord attachment, fly closure and pocket layout. Agree waist measurements both relaxed and extended, inside leg, rise, thigh room and tolerances. Have wearers sit, squat and bend in the sample to check crotch room and waistband comfort.
Agree the intended laundry process and assess samples after that process for shrinkage, colour transfer, seam opening and elastic deterioration. For checked trousers, compare pattern alignment at the front and pockets. Record the approved fabric and trims so that production substitutions can be identified.
Textile labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Agree label artwork against the actual materials and provide clear care instructions for the agreed washing process. For consumer sales in Great Britain, products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Include broken needles, sharp trims and insecure fasteners in your acceptance checks.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 men's woven cotton chef trousers; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6203 42 11 00, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,800. Duty at 12% is £696. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,496, so it is £1,299.20. Import taxes total £1,995.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £696 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure garments across the supplied sizes against the approved chart; check rise, inside leg and waistband extension.
Seams and pockets: inspect crotch stitching, seam allowances, pocket attachment and reinforcement; pull gently to expose loose stitching.
Fabric and washing: compare weight, weave, shade and check pattern with the sample; wash production pieces using the agreed process and remeasure.
Labels and packing: match fibre labels, sizes and care instructions to the garments; check for dampness, stains and incorrect size assortments. Arrange quality inspection against the approved sample.
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What goes wrong
A comfortable sample can become tight after laundering, especially through the rise and thighs. Weak crotch seams open when wearers bend, waistband elastic loses recovery, and poorly attached pockets tear away. Dark dyes can transfer to lighter clothing, while checked fabric can be cut with visibly uneven pattern placement.
Mixed size labels and substituted fabric make a uniform order difficult to distribute or reorder. Keep the approved size chart, washed sample, fabric reference and label artwork together. Treat a supplier's laundry claim as something to check on the proposed production fabric.
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 woven chef trousers from China?
The selected cotton and synthetic-fibre trouser lines carry 12% duty. The supplied tariff facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for these lines.
Which commodity code should I use for chef trousers?
Compare the cotton and synthetic-fibre occupational lines with the other trouser lines. Confirm the code using the actual fabric composition, construction and garment design before shipment.
Do chef trousers need a fibre-content label?
Yes. Textile labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Match the label to the actual production materials.
How do I check chef trousers for commercial laundering?
Wash production samples using the intended laundry process. Compare dimensions, shade, colour transfer, crotch seams and waistband recovery with the approved sample.