Sourcing laundry collection bags from China
Reusable textile laundry collection bags from China carry 6% to 12% UK duty on the candidate lines, depending on construction. Confirm classification from the finished bag and check fibre labelling before sale. Specify trolley fit and assess seams after washing. Cambridge China Bridge sources reusable textile laundry collection bags.
UK duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 6307 covers other made-up articles, including dress patterns. The table gives candidate lines for textile laundry collection bags, subject to classification of the finished article. These bags collect and transport laundry; compare the wider heading discussion in the laundry mesh wash bags guide.
The candidate knitted line carries 12% duty from China; the other listed lines carry 6%. The supplied data shows no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Suspensions on the listed nonwoven and woven lines apply only to specified textile face masks, not laundry collection bags. The tariff also attaches CITES controls and, on those nonwoven and woven lines, torture-goods controls and export restrictions. It additionally lists a supplementary import unit on the nonwoven line.
For CITES-listed materials from China, obtain the applicable GB documentation and corresponding Chinese documentation; confirm the species-specific requirements with your customs broker. Official torture-goods guidance concerns listed equipment, rather than a blanket prohibition on textile bags. Ask your broker to confirm the attached controls and supplementary declaration requirements for your bag. Supply material, construction, photographs and intended use when confirming the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted textile laundry collection bags | 6307 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Nonwoven textile laundry collection bags | 6307 90 98 20 | 6% | None |
| Hand-made woven textile laundry collection bags | 6307 90 98 91 | 6% | None |
| Other woven textile laundry collection bags | 6307 90 98 99 | 6% | None |
Specify the collection bag and laundry process
State whether the bag hangs inside a trolley, lines a collection bin or is carried by its handles. Specify finished dimensions, opening shape, attachment positions, closure, fibre blend, fabric construction and colour. Provide the actual trolley or bin dimensions and approve a sample fitted to it.
Agree the intended contents and handling load, then test a filled sample through lifting, emptying and the planned wash and drying process. Record shrinkage, colour transfer, seam opening and closure performance. State explicitly whether the bag itself will be washed with the contents.
For sale in Great Britain, textile labels must show fibre content. For consumer versions, the importer is responsible for product safety and compliance with labelling requirements. Assess drawcords, detachable fittings and sharp hardware against the intended use before approving the design.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 6,000 woven laundry collection bags under 6307 90 98 99, invoiced at £9,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,800. Duty at 6% is £588. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £10,388, so it is £2,077.60. Import taxes total £2,665.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £588 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure the opening and attachment positions, then fit bags to the intended trolley or bin before and after washing.
Strength: inspect handle reinforcement, bottom seams and closure stitching; lift a sample with the agreed contents and check for seam movement.
Wash performance: compare dimensions, shade, colour transfer and closure operation after the agreed laundry process.
Labels and packing: check fibre information against the specification, bag identification against the order, and cartons for moisture, odour and mixed sizes.
What goes wrong
A bag can fit when new but shrink until it pulls away from the trolley rim. Handles can tear where reinforcement stops, and drawcord channels can unravel during washing. Approve the washed sample as well as the new sample, and retain both for comparison at quality inspection.
A collecting bag is not automatically suitable for washing with its contents. A tight fabric or closure may obstruct the buyer's process, while colour bleeding can stain laundry. Avoid accepting a fabric substitution on appearance alone; repeat the fit, handling and wash checks on the proposed replacement.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on laundry collection bags from China?
The candidate heading 6307 lines carry 6% to 12%: knitted or crocheted bags carry 12%, while the listed nonwoven and woven lines carry 6%. Confirm the finished bag's classification.
Can collection bags go through an industrial wash?
Only approve this after testing the proposed fabric, seams and closure in your actual wash and drying process. Check shrinkage, colour transfer and fit afterwards.
How do I specify bags for a laundry trolley?
Provide the trolley opening, attachment positions and emptying method. Approve a fitted sample and repeat the fit check after washing.
Do textile laundry bags need fibre labels?
For sale in Great Britain, textile labelling guidance requires the label to show fibre content. Check that the information matches the supplied fabric.