Sourcing private-label wet wipes from China
Private-label cleansing wet wipes from China have a candidate UK duty rate of 6%, with no variation across the listed formats. Confirm classification from the lotion and intended use. For cosmetic wipes sold in Great Britain, arrange a UK Responsible Person and safety assessment before sale. Cambridge China Bridge sources private-label wet wipes and baby wipes.
UK duty on private-label cleansing wipes
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 3307 covers other cosmetic and toilet preparations alongside other product families. For the cleansing wipes discussed here, 3307 90 00 00 is a candidate classification. The table shows formats sharing that line, subject to confirmation from the formulation, intended use and presentation.
The supplied record gives 6% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension recorded. Import VAT is 20%. This line attaches import and export controls of mercury. Official guidance says mercury-added-product controls concern intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds. Ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable declaration requirement for the actual formulation.
Use the commodity code guide before ordering. For the wider category, see private-label cosmetics and skincare. The product compliance discussion concerns cosmetic wipes sold in Great Britain. Treat a Middle East pharmacy order as a separate destination brief and obtain the buyer's local compliance review.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby cleansing wipes in resealable packs | 3307 90 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the spunlace fabric and lotion together
Specify the spunlace nonwoven's fibre composition, dry basis weight in GSM, dimensions, embossing, wet strength and linting. Agree lotion loading, dispensing behaviour, pack count, resealable label or lid, and seal performance against retained samples. Request evidence for the fibre composition rather than accepting a plastic-free claim from the fabric's appearance.
Obtain the full quantitative lotion formula for the safety assessor under confidentiality. Request preservative identity and concentration, preservative efficacy evidence, finished-wipe microbiological results, and stability and pack-compatibility evidence. Agree test methods and acceptance criteria with the assessor. For cosmetic wipes sold in Great Britain, confirm requirements for a UK-established Responsible Person, safety report, product information file and notification with the relevant UK authority before sale.
For an illustrative own-brand baby-wipe brief for a Middle East pharmacy group, agree destination artwork, intended users, fragrance policy and storage conditions with the buyer. Arrange a factory audit before the deposit, examining water treatment, cleaning records, lotion mixing, filling hygiene, batch traceability and subcontracting. Confirm that reports concern the proposed formula and production site.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 200 kg of own-brand baby cleansing wipes in retail packs under 3307 90 00 00, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,600. Duty at 6% is £396. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,996, so it is £1,399.20. Import taxes total £1,795.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £396 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric: compare fibre evidence, dry basis weight, dimensions, wet strength, linting and softness against the agreed specification and retained sample.
Lotion: compare wetness throughout the pack, odour and appearance; match microbiological and preservative efficacy reports to the approved formula and relevant samples.
Pack: check wipe count, dispensing, seal integrity, resealing and leakage; review stability evidence for the actual lotion, fabric and packaging combination.
Traceability: match delivered batch codes, carton markings and artwork to approved records; check ingredients, warnings and Responsible Person details where applicable.
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What goes wrong
A cheaper fabric substitution can alter wet strength, linting and lotion release. A passing lotion report does not establish the performance of the finished wipe in its retail pack. Dry upper wipes, leaking seals and repeated dispensing failures deserve investigation before accepting the batch. Require written approval for changes to the fabric, lotion, preservative or packaging.
England's plastic-wet-wipe ban starts on 19 May 2027; plastic-free wipes are excluded. Check the intended sales channel and applicable exemptions before committing to plastic-containing fabric. Avoid carrying the same artwork and compliance assumptions from a Middle East pharmacy order into a Great Britain retail launch.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on baby wipes from China?
The supplied record gives 6% for candidate code 3307 90 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension recorded. Import VAT is 20%. Confirm classification for your formulation and use.
What fabric specification should I give a wet-wipe factory?
Specify spunlace fibre composition, dry basis weight in GSM, dimensions, wet strength, linting and lotion loading. Approve the fabric and lotion together in the intended retail pack.
What testing should I request for private-label baby wipes?
Request finished-wipe microbiological results, preservative efficacy evidence, stability and packaging compatibility. Ask the safety assessor to agree the methods and acceptance criteria for the actual product.
Should I audit the wet-wipe factory before paying a deposit?
Arrange an audit before the deposit. Examine water treatment, cleaning, mixing and filling hygiene, batch records and subcontracting. Verify that the factory can reproduce the approved fabric, lotion and pack.