Sourcing welding blankets from China
The selected heading 6307 lines for welding blankets carry 6% UK duty from China, subject to correct classification. Match the blanket's documented protection to the welding process, installation and expected spatter; a temperature claim alone is insufficient. Cambridge China Bridge sources welding blankets.
UK duty and classification for welding blankets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 3 October 2026, heading 6307 covers other made-up articles, including dress patterns. The table gives candidate lines for felt, nonwoven and woven welding blankets. Confirm that this heading fits the actual fibre, coating and construction before using a listed code, particularly for glass-fibre or mineral-fibre products.
The selected lines carry 6% duty from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure recorded. The suspension shown on the nonwoven and other woven lines is restricted to specified textile face masks, so it does not offer relief for welding blankets. CITES import and export controls are attached to all selected lines. Before applying for a CITES permit, check whether stricter controls apply; confirm the material and documentation for shipment from China with your broker.
The nonwoven line also records a supplementary import unit. The nonwoven and other woven lines attach a torture-goods import prohibition and export restriction. Ask your customs broker to confirm the declaration requirements and whether the goods match the controlled descriptions. Supply fibre composition, coating details, photographs and intended use when confirming your commodity code. See the medical and PPE guide for the wider product context.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felt welding blankets, subject to material and classification checks | 6307 90 91 00 | 6% | None |
| Nonwoven welding blankets, subject to material and classification checks | 6307 90 98 20 | 6% | None |
| Hand-made woven welding blankets, subject to classification checks | 6307 90 98 91 | 6% | None |
| Other woven welding blankets, subject to material and classification checks | 6307 90 98 99 | 6% | None |
Specify the welding process and blanket construction
Write down whether the blanket will hang beside the work, cover equipment or lie beneath it. Describe the welding or cutting process, expected sparks and molten spatter, exposure duration and the surface being protected. Ask for evidence covering that application rather than accepting a headline temperature rating.
Specify fibre composition, weave or felt construction, coating on each face, finished dimensions, thickness, mass per area, edge binding, seam thread and fixing points. Request reports identifying the exact material and construction ordered, including the test conditions and acceptance criteria. Retain an approved sample for comparison with production.
HSE says businesses supplying products are responsible for meeting their legal obligations. Arrange a product-specific safety review before sale and agree instructions covering positioning, limitations, inspection and replacement. If also sold as a consumer product in Great Britain, it must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Use testing and certification support to settle the evidence needed.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative mixed-size batch of woven welding blankets for a workshop supplier 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
Material: compare bulk goods with the approved sample and reports; check fibre and coating declarations, thickness, mass per area, coating coverage and loose fibre shedding.
Make-up: measure finished dimensions and check edge binding, open seams, skipped stitches, holes and fixing-point position and retention.
Protection evidence: match the report to the supplied construction and intended orientation; arrange competent laboratory assessment of the agreed spatter exposure rather than an improvised warehouse flame trial.
Packing and instructions: check dry, clean packaging, batch identification and matching use limitations. Record arrival findings against the agreed inspection checklist.
What goes wrong
Failure points to check include thinner material than the approved sample, patchy coating, weak binding and fixing points that pull through. A report for uncoated fabric does not establish the performance of a different coated blanket. A heat-resistance claim without exposure conditions leaves the buyer unable to compare products.
Gaps, poor overlap or the wrong installation can leave the protected surface exposed. HSE advises clearing away flammable material before welding. Plan blanket placement alongside the site's fire precautions, and approve any changes to fibre, coating, seams or dimensions before production.
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 welding blankets from China?
The selected felt, nonwoven and woven lines under heading 6307 carry 6% duty from China. Confirm the material and classification first. The recorded face-mask suspension does not cover welding blankets.
Can I use the supplier's commodity code for a glass-fibre welding blanket?
Ask your customs broker to review the fibre composition, coating and finished construction before accepting it. The candidate heading 6307 lines on this page do not establish the classification of every welding blanket.
What test report should I request for a welding blanket?
Request a report matching the exact fibre, coating and construction supplied, with exposure conditions, orientation and acceptance criteria relevant to your welding process. A temperature rating alone is insufficient.
What should I check when welding blankets arrive?
Compare material and coating with the approved sample, measure dimensions, inspect seams and fixing points, and check batch identification and instructions. Keep records of differences before releasing goods for use or sale.