Sourcing women's knitted camisoles from China
Women's knitted camisoles classified under heading 6108 carry 12% UK duty from China across the listed fibres. Fibre composition must appear on the label. Confirm classification from the finished garment before ordering, and check animal-hair styles for CITES controls. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's knitted camisoles.
Duty and classification for knitted camisoles
Heading 6108 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted underwear, nightwear and similar articles. This guide focuses on women's camisoles intended as underwear. The table gives candidate lines within the heading, subject to confirmation from the finished garment. See the women's knitted briefs guide for the wider heading. For nightwear sourcing, see our women's knitted nightdresses guide. For bloomers, see our women's knitted bloomers sourcing guide. For bed jackets, see our women's knitted bed jackets sourcing guide.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, all listed lines carried 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension. The wool or fine animal hair line has CITES import and export controls; the other textile materials line has a CITES export control. CITES specimens need an import permit. Ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable documents for the species and shipment.
Confirm the commodity code using the finished sample, intended use and fibre composition. Do not select a code from the supplier's description alone. Keep the agreed composition, photographs and garment specification with the order.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton knitted camisoles, subject to classification | 6108 91 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre knitted camisoles, subject to classification | 6108 92 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair knitted camisoles, subject to classification | 6108 99 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Other textile knitted camisoles, subject to classification | 6108 99 00 90 | 12% | None |
Specify straps, coverage and stretch
Specify the fibre blend, knit structure, fabric weight, stretch direction and recovery. Record chest and hem measurements, body length, strap length, neckline depth and armhole shape. Decide whether straps are adjustable, whether cups or a lining are included, and how lace joins the main fabric. For full-slip specifications, see our women's knitted full slips guide.
Approve a fit sample that stays in place when the wearer raises her arms and bends forward. Check that the fabric remains sufficiently opaque when stretched and that strap sliders do not slip. The fibre composition label is required; agree care instructions and label placement as part of the specification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 600 women's cotton knitted camisoles under 6108 91 00 00, invoiced at £2,500 free on board, with £600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £3,100. Duty at 12% is £372. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £3,472, so it is £694.40. Import taxes total £1,066.40; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £372 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit and coverage: measure against the approved size chart and check neckline position, armhole gaping and hem ride-up.
Straps and seams: check strap attachment stitching, slider movement, seam stretch and rough edges against the skin.
Fabric and washing: compare shade and opacity with the approved sample; wash samples and check shrinkage, twisting, colour transfer and stretch recovery.
Labels and packing: verify fibre composition labels against the approved blend, check size labels and count garments by style, colour and size. Use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspector.
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What goes wrong
A camisole can look correct laid flat yet gape at the armhole or expose too much at the neckline when worn. Weak strap attachments, slipping sliders and seams that break under stretch can make an otherwise acceptable garment unusable.
Fabric substitutions change opacity, recovery and shrinkage. Compare bulk fabric with the approved sample, inspect garments from different packing batches and repeat the wash check before accepting a replacement fabric.
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 camisoles from China?
The listed heading 6108 lines carry 12% duty from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension. Confirm the garment's classification before using a line.
What label does a knitted camisole need?
It needs a fibre composition label. Match the label to the agreed fabric blend and check the wording on finished garments, rather than relying on the supplier's catalogue.
How do I check camisole fit before ordering?
Approve a worn fit sample as well as measurements. Check neckline coverage, armhole gaping, strap adjustment and hem movement when the wearer raises her arms or bends.
Do wool camisoles need CITES paperwork?
The wool or fine animal hair line carries a CITES import control. CITES specimens need an import permit; ask your customs broker to confirm whether the actual species and shipment require documents.