Sourcing reusable pallet covers from China
Reusable textile pallet covers from China have candidate UK duty rates of 6% to 12% under heading 6307. Confirm classification from the fabric, coating and finished construction before ordering; the recorded face-mask suspension does not cover pallet covers. Cambridge China Bridge sources reusable textile pallet covers.
UK duty and classification for pallet covers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 6307 covers other made-up articles, including dress patterns. The selected candidate lines carry 6% for woven, nonwoven and felt articles and 12% for knitted or crocheted articles from China. These are construction-based candidates, not interchangeable codes. Supply the fibre composition, coating, photographs and intended use when confirming whether this heading fits the finished cover.
The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty on these lines. The suspension attached to the nonwoven and other woven lines covers specified textile face masks, not pallet covers. All selected lines attach CITES import and export controls. Where listed species materials are involved, check stricter controls and the appropriate permits with your broker before arranging shipment from China or onward export.
The nonwoven and other woven lines also attach a torture-goods import prohibition and export restriction; ask your broker to check the controlled descriptions. Listed prohibited torture goods cannot be imported. The nonwoven line attaches a supplementary-unit import measure: confirm its declaration requirement with your broker. Confirm the commodity code before ordering. For the wider heading, see textile cargo nets.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven textile pallet covers, candidate classification | 6307 90 98 99 | 6% | None |
| Nonwoven textile pallet covers, candidate classification | 6307 90 98 20 | 6% | None |
| Felt textile pallet covers, candidate classification | 6307 90 91 00 | 6% | None |
| Knitted textile pallet covers, candidate classification | 6307 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
Specify loaded-pallet fit and reuse conditions
Specify the loaded pallet's footprint, maximum load height, overhang and required skirt coverage. Describe whether the cover is fitted over a static load or removed repeatedly during picking. Agree clearance around corners, access openings, closure position and a storage method for empty covers. Approve a sample fitted to a representative loaded pallet.
Record fibre composition, woven or nonwoven construction, coating, seam layout, edge binding, reinforcement and closure materials. Distinguish dust protection from rain protection, and request evidence matching the complete cover, including seams. Agree the cleaning method and acceptance criteria for shrinkage, coating damage, closure function and drying before reuse.
Arrange a product-specific safety review before sale. If also sold as a consumer product in Great Britain, confirm the applicable safety requirements with the relevant authority. Keep instructions consistent with the agreed application and limitations. Use testing and certification support to organise the evidence review.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of reusable woven textile pallet covers for a warehouse 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: trial delivered covers on the agreed loaded pallet; check corner clearance, skirt coverage, openings and closure reach.
Fabric and seams: compare with the approved sample; check coating coverage, holes, skipped stitches, binding and reinforced corners.
Closures and reuse: operate zips, straps or hook-and-loop fasteners; repeat the agreed cleaning trial and check fit, seam condition and closure function afterwards.
Packing and identity: check dry, clean covers, size identification and batch records; photograph findings against the agreed inspection checklist.
What goes wrong
A cover sized to the bare pallet can fail to fit an overhanging load. Tight corners pull on seams, while excessive skirt length can catch during handling. Test the approved construction on the actual load shape before accepting production.
Coated fabric can resist water while stitched seams leak. Cleaning can shrink the fabric, damage the coating or leave fasteners difficult to close. A fabric report alone does not establish the finished cover's performance. Hold unexplained material substitutions or dimensional differences for review.
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 reusable textile pallet covers from China?
The selected candidate lines carry 6% for woven, nonwoven and felt articles and 12% for knitted or crocheted articles. Confirm classification first. The recorded face-mask suspension does not cover pallet covers.
Can I use the factory's commodity code for pallet covers?
Have your broker check the fibre, coating, construction and intended use. A code used for another textile product does not establish the classification of your finished pallet cover.
How do I check whether a pallet cover is waterproof?
Agree a finished-cover water-exposure test reflecting the intended use. Check seams, corners and closures as well as fabric, and repeat the assessment after the agreed cleaning trial.
What should I specify for washable pallet covers?
Specify the cleaning and drying method, loaded-pallet fit and acceptable changes in dimensions, coating, seams and closures. Keep an approved cleaned sample for comparison with production.