Sourcing women's knit A-line skirts from China
Women's knitted A-line skirts from China carry 12% UK duty across the supplied skirt lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. For sale in Great Britain, fibre composition must be labelled. Specify hem sweep, waistband recovery and wash shrinkage before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's knitted A-line skirts.
UK duty on women's knitted A-line skirts
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6104 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted garments, including skirts and divided skirts. The relevant skirt lines cover wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic fibres and other textile materials. All carry 12% duty for goods from China. The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
The skirt lines attach cat and dog fur import controls and seal product import controls. Cat and dog fur products cannot be imported or exported. Seal products for sale in Great Britain must qualify under the Inuit and other indigenous communities exemption; ask your customs broker to confirm the attesting documentation. Wool or fine animal hair and other textile material skirt lines also attach CITES import controls. For listed animal materials from China, confirm the species and applicable permit requirements before ordering.
Confirm the commodity code against the fabric construction and fibre composition, including any blend. An A-line silhouette does not establish the fibre classification. For related styles within this heading, see women's knitted pencil skirts.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's knitted A-line skirts of wool or fine animal hair | 6104 51 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted A-line skirts of cotton | 6104 52 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted A-line skirts of synthetic fibres | 6104 53 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted A-line skirts of other textile materials | 6104 59 00 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the flare, fabric and waistband
Define the waist position, skirt length, hip measurement and hem sweep for every size. Show where measurements are taken and agree tolerances. Specify whether the flare comes from shaped knitting, cut panels or added sections. Approve the skirt on a fit model or form, checking that the waistband sits flat and the hem hangs evenly.
State fibre composition, knit structure, fabric weight, stretch direction, opacity and lining construction. Agree waistband elastic, attachment, seams and hem finish. Compare washed and unwashed samples for drape, recovery, pilling and dimensional change. For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Put the approved label wording and agreed care instructions into the order.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 women's cotton knitted A-line skirts; FOB value and freight are illustrative. under 6104 52 00 00, invoiced at £7,000 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £7,700. Duty at 12% is £924. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,624, so it is £1,724.80. Import taxes total £2,648.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £924 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Shape and sizing: measure waist, hip, length and hem sweep against the size chart; check flare symmetry and hanging hem level.
Waistband and seams: stretch the waistband and check recovery, elastic twisting, attachment security, seam puckering and skipped stitches.
Fabric and washing: compare opacity and handle with the approved sample; wash production pieces using the agreed care method and check shrinkage, twisting, pilling and colour transfer.
Labels and packing: match fibre wording, size labels and agreed care instructions to each style; check colour and size assortments against the packing list. Repeat the agreed inspection checks on arrival.
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What goes wrong
A skirt can meet its waist measurement yet lose the approved A-line shape because the bulk fabric has different weight or recovery. A narrow hem sweep restricts movement; excessive stretch can leave a rippled hem. Twisted elastic, uneven panel seams and wash distortion can make the waistband or hem sit unevenly.
Keep sealed fabric and garment samples, with photographs showing the approved hanging shape. Record measurements before and after washing. Compare production pieces across sizes and colour batches before shipment, then repeat the checks on arrival. Resolve fabric substitutions and differences from the approved sample before accepting the batch.
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 knitted A-line skirts from China?
The supplied skirt lines under heading 6104 all carry 12% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspensions are recorded.
Do women's knitted A-line skirts need fibre labels?
Yes. Check the approved wording against the actual fabric composition.
What measurements should I give a skirt factory?
Specify waist position, waist and hip measurements, skirt length and hem sweep for every size. Show the measuring points, agree tolerances and approve the hanging shape on a fit sample.
How do I check that a knitted A-line skirt keeps its shape?
Wash production samples using the agreed care method. Compare measurements, flare and hem level before and after washing, then check waistband recovery, seam twisting and pilling.