Sourcing textile cargo nets from China
For textile cargo nets classified within heading 6307, UK duty from China ranges from 6% to 12%, depending on construction. Official vehicle guidance says containment nets must be used with other suitable securing measures. Specify the load, mesh and attachments before approving samples. Cambridge China Bridge sources textile cargo nets.
UK duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 6307 covers other made-up textile articles. For cargo nets correctly classified here, knitted or crocheted articles carry 12% duty; other hand-made and other made-up articles carry 6%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded for these lines. The table repeats the other made-up code for different product constructions, rather than implying separate tariff categories.
The suspension recorded on the other made-up lines applies only to specified textile face masks, not cargo nets. The relevant lines attach CITES controls, while the other made-up lines also attach torture-goods import prohibitions and export restrictions. Listed torture goods are prohibited from import or export. Confirm the actual scope with your customs broker. If a net contains material from a CITES-listed species, check permit requirements before ordering from China.
Supply photographs, fibre details, construction and intended use to confirm the commodity code, particularly where the product is knotted cord netting rather than a made-up textile article. For related products within the wider heading, see ratchet tie-down straps.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted textile cargo nets, subject to classification | 6307 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Hand-made textile cargo nets, other construction, subject to classification | 6307 90 98 91 | 6% | None |
| Other made-up webbing cargo nets, subject to classification | 6307 90 98 99 | 6% | None |
Specify the mesh, perimeter and vehicle attachment
State whether the net contains loose cargo, forms an internal divider or is intended as a load-restraint assembly. This guide focuses on containment nets. Official vehicle guidance says sheets and containment nets must only be used with other suitable measures, such as lashings. Do not approve a lifting application through the same purchasing brief.
Specify fibre, knitted or woven construction, mesh opening, finished dimensions, perimeter reinforcement and attachment positions. Include hook shape, fastening compatibility, tension adjustment and exposure to sunlight or wet conditions. Agree how dimensions are measured, since an elastic net changes shape when stretched.
Approve a sample on the intended vehicle and representative cargo. Ask for evidence supporting any strength or weathering claim for the complete assembly, including joins and fittings. For consumer versions, you remain responsible for safety after sale. Arrange testing and certification support around the actual use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of made-up webbing cargo nets for a small vehicle-equipment distributor 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
Coverage: measure the finished net and mesh against the approved sample; check the perimeter reaches the intended attachment positions without leaving escape gaps.
Joins: examine webbing intersections, edge seams and attachment loops for missed stitches, loose ends, cuts and uneven reinforcement; compare with the agreed assembly.
Fittings: check hook shape, burrs, corrosion, closures and adjustment movement; trial the fittings on the buyer's attachment points.
Identification: match the product reference, use instructions and claimed capacity to the approved specification and supporting test evidence. Use quality inspection to record batch differences.
What goes wrong
Oversized mesh lets small objects escape, while a net measured under tension can arrive too small when relaxed. Weak perimeter stitching or incompatible hooks can undermine an otherwise suitable mesh. Agree the measurement method and inspect the complete assembly, rather than accepting a fabric sample alone.
A containment net may be sold with an unsupported load-restraint claim. Keep the intended function explicit and verify the evidence before accepting that claim. Changing fibre, edge reinforcement or fittings after sample approval should trigger a fresh comparison and, where relevant, repeat performance assessment.
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 textile cargo nets from China?
For nets correctly classified in heading 6307, knitted or crocheted articles carry 12%; other hand-made and other made-up articles carry 6%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded on these lines.
Can a cargo net replace ratchet straps?
For containment nets, official vehicle guidance says they must only be used with other suitable measures, such as lashings. Specify the complete securing arrangement rather than relying on the net alone.
What should I send a cargo-net factory?
Send the vehicle application, cargo description, mesh opening, finished size, fibre, perimeter construction and attachment details. Include a sample or drawing and agree the measurement method.
How do I check a supplier's strength claim?
Request test evidence matching the net design, joins and fittings you will buy. Check whether the result concerns fabric alone or the complete assembly, and approve the intended use separately.