Sourcing tufted logo entrance mats from China
Tufted logo entrance mats from China carry a flat 8% UK duty under heading 5703, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty in the supplied tariff snapshot. Mats sold to consumers in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Check logo detail, backing grip and fibre labels. Cambridge China Bridge sources tufted logo entrance mats.
A flat 8% duty on tufted logo mats
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 7 October 2026, heading 5703 covers tufted carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made up. The relevant nylon, polypropylene and other man-made fibre mat lines carry 8% duty for goods from China. The supplied snapshot lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
Elsewhere within the heading, the tariff attaches CITES import controls to some animal-fibre and other-textile lines, and cat and dog fur controls to other-textile lines. For protected-species materials from China, confirm the required CITES documentation with your customs broker. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import. The snapshot also lists cultural-object export licensing and some CITES export controls; ask your broker about applicability if re-exporting.
Confirm the commodity code from the tufted construction, pile fibre, printing method and whether the product is a tile. A logo alone does not identify the correct line. For the wider product family, see tufted carpets and artificial grass.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printed nylon or other polyamide tufted mats, other than tiles | 5703 29 19 00 | 8% | None |
| Other nylon or other polyamide tufted mats, other than tiles | 5703 29 99 00 | 8% | None |
| Polypropylene tufted mats, other than tiles | 5703 39 19 00 | 8% | None |
| Other man-made fibre tufted mats, other than tiles | 5703 39 99 00 | 8% | None |
Specify the logo, pile and entrance floor
Send the factory the approved artwork, logo orientation, finished dimensions and colour references. Specify whether the logo is printed onto the pile or formed with coloured yarn. Approve a physical sample showing small lettering, colour boundaries and the border, rather than relying on a digital drawing.
Agree pile fibre, pile height and mass, backing material, backing thickness and edge finish. Identify the entrance floor, door clearance, expected moisture and cleaning method. Ask for grip and floor-marking checks on the intended flooring, plus washing checks for colour transfer, shrinkage and backing adhesion.
For consumer sales in Great Britain, mats must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Fibre composition must be labelled; ask Trading Standards to confirm which parts of the floor covering the declaration should cover. For contract entrances, agree the buyer's fire-performance evidence before production. Arrange testing and certification against the agreed construction and backing.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 50 printed nylon logo entrance mats under 5703 29 19 00, invoiced at £4,000 free on board, with £1,960 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,960. Duty at 8% is £476.80. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,436.80, so it is £1,287.36. Import taxes total £1,764.16; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £476.80 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Artwork: compare unpacked mats with the approved sample for spelling, orientation, colour, sharpness of small lettering and logo position.
Construction: measure finished dimensions, pile height and mass, backing thickness and border width against the order. Check tuft retention, backing adhesion and edges lying flat.
Floor and cleaning: check grip and marking on the intended floor when dry and damp. Clean using the agreed method, then check colour transfer, shrinkage, curling and backing separation.
Labels and packing: match the use-surface fibre declaration to the material evidence. Check care instructions, design identification and packaging for dampness or compression creases. Use the inspection guide to prepare the arrival checks.
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What goes wrong
A screen-approved logo can become blurred lettering or uneven colour on the pile. Lower pile mass changes the appearance and lets the face flatten sooner. A substituted backing can slide, mark the floor or separate during cleaning, while uneven shrinkage leaves raised corners.
Keep an approved physical sample and record the agreed yarn, backing and cleaning method. Check production mats after unpacking and cleaning before releasing them to customers. A report for a different backing or cleaning process does not establish how the ordered mat performs.
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 tufted logo entrance mats from China?
The relevant heading 5703 lines carry 8% duty. The supplied tariff snapshot lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
Which commodity code applies to a printed nylon logo mat?
The snapshot lists 5703 29 19 00 for printed nylon or other polyamide tufted floor coverings other than tiles. Confirm the construction, fibre and product form before declaring it.
What fibre label does a tufted entrance mat need?
Ask Trading Standards to confirm whether the fibre declaration should cover the use surface and which fibre names to use. Check the declaration against the actual pile material, rather than copying the backing specification.
How do I check whether a logo entrance mat is washable?
Clean production samples using the agreed care method. Check logo colour transfer, dimensional change, raised edges and backing adhesion, then compare them with the approved sample.