Sourcing machinery dust covers from China
Textile machinery dust covers from China carry 6% to 12% UK duty under the relevant heading 6307 lines. Confirm the fabric construction and check the controls attached to the chosen code before shipment; a generic cover description is insufficient. Cambridge China Bridge sources textile machinery dust covers.
UK duty on textile machinery dust covers
Heading 6307 covers other made-up textile articles. The table gives candidate lines for textile dust covers used over machinery. Confirm the finished article's material, construction and purpose rather than classifying it from the machine it covers. For other products within the heading, see the textile cargo nets guide.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, the selected lines carried 6% to 12% duty on goods from China: knitted or crocheted covers at 12%, felt, nonwoven and other covers at 6%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty was recorded. The suspension attached to the nonwoven and other lines is limited to specified textile face masks, so it does not give machinery dust covers relief.
CITES import and export controls attach to the selected lines. A cover containing a CITES specimen needs an import permit for Great Britain; confirm the species-specific documents with your broker. Nonwoven and other lines also attach torture-goods import prohibitions and export restrictions; the nonwoven line attaches a supplementary-unit import measure. Ask your broker to confirm applicability and declaration requirements, then confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted textile machinery dust covers | 6307 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Felt machinery dust covers | 6307 90 91 00 | 6% | None |
| Nonwoven machinery dust covers | 6307 90 98 20 | 6% | None |
| Other textile machinery dust covers, including woven covers | 6307 90 98 99 | 6% | None |
Specify the machine envelope and fabric
Provide a drawing of the machine in its covered position, including projecting handles, cable exits and the base. Specify finished internal dimensions, fitting clearance, fibre composition, fabric construction, weight, coating, seam layout and closures. State whether the cover is for indoor storage, transport or another defined use.
Approve a sample on the actual machine. Agree washing and drying instructions, acceptable dimensional change and how to assess lint shedding and colour transfer. Ask whether any biocidal treatment has been applied: treatment and antibacterial claims need assessment before approval. Record instructions to remove the cover before operating the machine.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative batch of woven dust covers for a workshop's machinery 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: compare finished internal dimensions with the approved drawing and trial the cover over projecting parts without forcing seams.
Fabric: compare construction, weight, coating and shade with the retained sample; check lint shedding, rubbing transfer and changes after the agreed cleaning trial.
Make-up: check seam continuity, corner reinforcement, zip operation and drawcord retention; look for loose threads and exposed sharp fittings.
Identification and packing: match machine identifiers and removal instructions to the order, check carton contents and inspect for dampness or mould. Use the agreed checks at quality inspection.
What goes wrong
A cover made from the machine's footprint can miss handles and cable projections. Tight corners split, loose hems catch on fittings, and cleaning shrinkage prevents refitting. Resolve these points with a fitted sample and an agreed cleaning trial before approving bulk production.
A fabric substitution can change fit, shedding and the tariff line. A coating described as waterproof may still leak at seams. Match claims to the intended use and supporting tests; do not accept a general fabric certificate as proof that the finished cover performs as ordered.
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 machinery dust covers from China?
The selected heading 6307 lines carry 6% to 12%: knitted or crocheted covers at 12%, felt, nonwoven and other textile covers at 6%. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty was recorded.
Can I use the machine's dimensions to order its dust cover?
Include projecting handles, cables and fittings, plus fitting clearance. Approve finished internal dimensions and try the sample on the actual machine.
Does the tariff's face-mask suspension apply to dust covers?
No. The recorded suspension is limited to specified textile face masks. Budget the ordinary duty for machinery dust covers.
What should I check before approving a washable cover?
Use the intended washing and drying process, then check refitting, seam condition, coating changes, colour transfer and lint shedding against the approved sample.