Sourcing textile snooker covers from China
Textile snooker table covers from China carry a flat 12% UK duty across the selected heading 6304 lines. Consumer covers supplied in Great Britain must be safe. Specify the table's outer dimensions, skirt depth and fabric construction before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources textile snooker table covers.
UK duty on textile snooker table covers
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6304 covers other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404. The rows below are candidate lines for removable textile snooker table covers. Select by fibre composition and knitted, woven or nonwoven construction; give your broker details of any coating, backing or lining.
The supplied snapshot records 12% duty for goods from China throughout this heading, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions. The selected rows have no attached import controls. Other-material lines 6304 99 00 91 and 6304 99 00 99 carry CITES import controls. If materials contain specimens of listed species, confirm the applicable permit requirements with your broker before importing from China.
Give your broker the finished sample, material breakdown, construction and intended use to confirm the commodity code. For the wider heading, see textile piano covers. The import duty and VAT guide explains the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitted or crocheted textile snooker table covers | 6304 91 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Woven cotton snooker table covers, other than batik | 6304 92 00 90 | 12% | None |
| Nonwoven synthetic-fibre snooker table covers | 6304 93 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Woven synthetic-fibre snooker table covers | 6304 93 00 90 | 12% | None |
Specify the outer table dimensions and contact surface
Specify a removable protective cover for the table when it is not being played. Measure the outside length and width across the rails, corner shape and required skirt depth. A playing-area measurement alone does not define the cover's fit. Agree finished dimensions and tolerances against a drawing, then approve a sample on the intended table.
Record fibre composition, fabric construction, weight, lining, edge binding and any elastic, ties or fasteners. Check that the underside does not shed fibres, transfer colour or scratch polished rails. Trial cleaning using the proposed care instructions and recheck fit. Agree separate demonstrations for dust protection and any water-resistance claim.
Consumer covers supplied in Great Britain must be safe. Assess loose cords, sharp fasteners and detachable fittings before sale. Agree care wording and product identification with the factory, and settle textile-labelling scope before approving artwork.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 800 woven cotton snooker table covers, illustrative only 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 finished length, width and skirt depth across the batch; fit samples over the intended rails and corners without forcing seams.
Contact surface: compare fabric and lining with the approved sample; check loose fibres, abrasive seams and colour transfer against the table cloth and rail finish.
Seams and cleaning: check corner reinforcement, binding and fastener attachment; clean samples as instructed and recheck dimensions, colour and coating condition.
Packing: check size identification, care wording and agreed artwork; open cartons for dampness, mould and covers packed before drying. Record checks through the inspection process.
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What goes wrong
A cover ordered using the playing-area dimensions can leave the rails exposed or strain at the corners. An overly deep skirt can catch on fittings or drag on the floor. Record the complete outside profile and approve the fit on the actual table before bulk production.
Dark fabric can mark the cloth, while a rough backing or exposed fastener can damage the rail finish. Cleaning may shrink cotton or separate a coating from its backing. Keep a retained sample and compare bulk material, contact surfaces and cleaning results before accepting the shipment.
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 snooker table covers from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot records 12% duty across the relevant heading 6304 lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions. Confirm the code for the finished cover.
Which measurements should I give a snooker table cover factory?
Give the outside length and width across the rails, corner shape and required skirt depth. Include a drawing and approve a sample on the intended table; the playing-area dimensions alone are insufficient.
How do I check that a cover will not mark the table?
Trial the underside, seams and fasteners against the intended cloth and rail finish. Check colour transfer, shedding and abrasion, then repeat the fit and contact checks after cleaning.
Does a textile cover keep a snooker table dry?
Do not assume so from the fabric description. Specify the intended exposure and test the complete cover, including seams. Approve dust-protection and water-resistance claims separately.