Sourcing uniform crossover ties from China
Woven uniform crossover ties from China carry 6% UK duty across the listed materials, with no trade remedies shown. Fibre composition must be labelled. Agree the crossed shape, neck fit and fastening against a sample. Cambridge China Bridge sources uniform crossover ties.
UK duty on woven uniform crossover ties
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 8 October 2026, heading 6215 covers ties, bow ties and cravats. For woven uniform crossover ties, the listed silk, man-made fibre and other textile lines all carry 6% duty on goods from China. The supplied tariff record shows no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls.
Confirm the commodity code using the outer fabric and construction, and establish whether the hand-made line applies. This guide concerns woven crossover ties. For the wider school tie range, see woven school ties.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven man-made fibre crossover ties, other than hand-made | 6215 20 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Woven man-made fibre crossover ties, hand-made | 6215 20 00 10 | 6% | None |
| Woven silk or silk-waste crossover ties, other than hand-made | 6215 10 00 90 | 6% | None |
| Woven crossover ties of other textile materials, other than hand-made | 6215 90 00 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the crossover shape and fastening
Provide a drawing showing the crossed front, overlap direction, tip shape, finished width and neck adjustment. State whether the fastening is a press stud, hook-and-loop tab or another agreed design. Approve a sample worn with the intended shirt collar, checking that the crossed ends sit flat and the fastening stays concealed.
Specify fibre composition, weave, colour, interlining, logo position and care method. Agree dimensional tolerances and fastening performance with the factory. Fibre content must be labelled. For consumer sales in Great Britain, the product must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use; review neck fastening and detachable parts for the intended wearer.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 3,000 woven polyester uniform crossover ties; illustrative order, not a quotation under 6215 20 00 90, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £400 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,400. Duty at 6% is £384. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,784, so it is £1,356.80. Import taxes total £1,740.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £384 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Shape: compare the overlap, tip alignment and finished dimensions with the approved sample, then fit it to the intended collar.
Fastening: open and close sampled ties repeatedly, checking attachment stitching, adjustment, exposed edges and loose components.
Fabric and branding: compare colour, sheen and logo position with the approved sample; check puckering, fraying and colour transfer onto a damp white cloth.
Labels and packing: compare fibre declarations with the agreed material, check care information against the agreed care method, and verify carton contents by colour and size.
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What goes wrong
A crossover can look balanced on a flat table but pull sideways when worn. Unequal ends, misplaced fasteners or stiff interlining can lift the tips away from the shirt. An exposed press stud can spoil the front appearance, while weak attachment stitching can let the fastening pull out.
Colour differences between repeat batches can disrupt a uniform range. Keep the approved fabric and finished sample for comparison, and inspect after the agreed cleaning trial for curling, shrinkage and fastening damage.
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 uniform crossover ties from China?
The supplied tariff record shows 6% for all listed woven tie lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls.
Which commodity code applies to polyester crossover ties?
For woven man-made fibre ties, the supplied lines are 6215 20 00 90 for other than hand-made and 6215 20 00 10 for hand-made. Confirm the construction before declaring.
Do uniform crossover ties need fibre labels?
Yes. Textile labelling rules require fibre content to be shown. A polyester tie should not be described as silk.
How do I check whether a crossover tie fits?
Fit the approved sample to the intended shirt collar. Check neck adjustment, overlap, tip alignment and whether the fastening remains concealed during movement.