Sourcing textile bed skirts from China
Textile bed skirts from China under heading 6304 carry a flat 12% UK duty across the listed materials and constructions. Fibre composition must be labelled. Specify the bed-base dimensions, finished drop and attachment method before approving production. Cambridge China Bridge sources textile bed skirts.
A flat 12% duty
Heading 6304 covers other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404. For textile bed skirts, the relevant candidate lines distinguish knitted construction and non-knitted cotton, synthetic fibres, flax, ramie, wool and artificial fibres. See the wider furnishing guide.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, all listed lines carried 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspensions. The selected rows have no attached import controls. Other-material lines 6304 99 00 91 and 6304 99 00 99 attach CITES import control. CITES specimens need an import permit; confirm the applicable requirement for any unusual animal-derived material with your customs broker.
Confirm the commodity code using the complete bed skirt's fabric composition, construction and intended use. Give your broker a sample photograph and details of both the visible skirt and any platform fabric. Treat the table as candidate classifications rather than choosing a code from the product name alone.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted textile bed skirts | 6304 91 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Cotton bed skirts, not knitted, other than batik | 6304 92 00 90 | 12% | None |
| Synthetic-fibre bed skirts, not knitted or nonwoven | 6304 93 00 90 | 12% | None |
| Flax or ramie bed skirts, not knitted | 6304 99 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Wool or artificial-fibre bed skirts, not knitted | 6304 99 00 92 | 12% | None |
Bed-base fit, drop and fabric
Specify platform length and width, finished drop, corner openings and whether the skirt sits beneath the mattress or wraps around the base. Show where the drop measurement starts. Agree pleated or gathered construction, hem finish, attachment method and the position of openings around bed legs.
Specify the visible fabric and platform fabric separately, including fibre composition, weight, colour and wash performance. Fibre composition must be labelled; where components have different fibre contents, each component's content must be shown. Approve a sample on the intended bed base, then wash it using the proposed care instructions and check fit again.
Confirm the applicable general product safety requirements with the relevant authority before sale. Assess the finished design as well as the fabric, including loose trims and attachment parts. Use testing and certification support to agree evidence appropriate to the intended use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 800 cotton bed skirts under 6304 92 00 90, invoiced at £9,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £9,800. Duty at 12% is £1,176. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £10,976, so it is £2,195.20. Import taxes total £3,371.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,176 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure the platform and drop against the approved drawing, fit the skirt to the intended base and check corner openings clear the legs.
Make-up: check pleat alignment, gathering, straight hems and closed seams; pull attachment stitching and trims against the agreed sample.
Fabric: compare shade across cartons, check opacity on the bed base and assess shrinkage, colour transfer and seam distortion after washing.
Labels and packing: check fibre declarations for the skirt and platform, agreed care instructions, size identification and dry packing. Include these checks in the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A skirt can match the nominal bed size but hang badly because the platform is too small, the drop starts from the wrong point or corner openings miss the legs. Uneven gathering and twisted hems become obvious once fitted. Approve the fitted sample rather than judging it folded on a table.
Wash shrinkage can expose the bed base, while a weak platform fabric can tear at the skirt seam. Dark fabric may transfer colour onto bedding. Compare the washed sample with the approved fit, and keep the platform material and attachment construction in the order specification.
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 textile bed skirts from China?
The supplied tariff data shows 12% duty across the relevant heading 6304 lines, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspensions.
Which commodity code applies to a cotton bed skirt?
6304 92 00 90 is a candidate for a non-knitted cotton bed skirt other than batik. Confirm the complete product's composition and construction with your customs broker.
Does the platform fabric need a fibre declaration?
Where the platform and visible skirt have different fibre contents, the content of each component must be shown.
How do I check whether a bed skirt will fit?
Approve it on the intended bed base. Check platform dimensions, finished drop, corner openings and attachment position, then repeat the fit check after washing.