Sourcing women's knitted overcoats from China
Women's knitted overcoats from China carry 12% UK import duty across the listed fibre categories, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre-content labels are required, and animal-derived trims need import-control checks. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's knitted overcoats.
UK duty on women's knitted overcoats
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 13 October 2026, heading 6102 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted outerwear, including overcoats, excluding articles of heading 6104. This guide focuses on women's knitted overcoats. See the coats, parkas and jackets guide for the wider product family. For bomber styles, see our women's knitted bomber jacket sourcing guide. For knitted accessories, see our touchscreen glove sourcing guide.
The listed overcoat lines carry 12% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension recorded. The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls, plus CITES controls on the wool or fine animal hair and other textile material lines. Imports containing cat or dog fur are banned. Seal-product imports are banned subject to limited exceptions; confirm any claimed exception and its documents with your customs broker.
For animal-derived materials, identify the species before ordering. The tariff attaches CITES controls to the relevant lines; confirm the requirement for the exact Chinese-origin goods with your customs broker. Confirm the commodity code using the garment construction and fibre composition, rather than its commercial name.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's knitted overcoats of wool or fine animal hair | 6102 10 10 90 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted overcoats of cotton | 6102 20 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted overcoats of man-made fibres | 6102 30 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's knitted overcoats of other textile materials | 6102 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the knit, lining and overcoat fit
Specify fibre composition, yarn, knit structure, fabric weight, surface finish and colour. Set out whether the coat is fully lined, partly lined or unlined, together with lining material, interlining, lapel shape, pocket construction, closures and belt attachments. Approve a sample showing the intended drape over other clothing.
Agree the graded measurement chart and tolerances for chest, shoulders, sleeve length and body length. Include checks for pilling, colour transfer and dimensional change after the agreed care treatment. Labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Approve the composition wording and care instructions before production.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 women's knitted overcoats, illustrative only under 6102 30 10 00, invoiced at £18,000 free on board, with £1,200 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £19,200. Duty at 12% is £2,304. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £21,504, so it is £4,300.80. Import taxes total £6,604.80; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £2,304 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric: compare bulk garments with the approved sample for knit density, weight, shade, pilling and surface finish; check for dropped stitches and snagging.
Fit: measure each sampled size against the agreed chart, including shoulder balance, sleeve length and hem level; try the coat over the intended clothing layer.
Construction: check lapels lie flat, lining hangs freely, pockets are secure and buttons or zips operate without stretching the knit.
Labels and packing: compare fibre wording, size labels and care instructions with the approved artwork; check carton contents and look for dampness or mould on arrival. Use the quality inspection guide to define the inspection scope.
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What goes wrong
A sample can hold its shape while bulk coats stretch at the shoulders, curl at the hem or develop twisted side seams. Lining that is too short pulls the outer fabric upwards. Loose knitting around buttonholes and pocket openings can distort during wear.
Check bulk fabric and finished garments against the approved sample before shipment, then repeat fit and condition checks on arrival. Record defects by size and colour so the factory can address the affected batches.
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 women's knitted overcoats from China?
The listed overcoat lines carry 12% duty across wool or fine animal hair, cotton, man-made fibres and other textile materials. No anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Do women's knitted overcoats need fibre labels?
Yes. Labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Match the approved wording to the actual materials used in the bulk garments.
Can I import knitted overcoats with fur trim from China?
Check the species before ordering. Cat and dog fur imports are banned. Seal products face a ban with limited exceptions, and relevant tariff lines attach CITES controls. Confirm the exact requirements with your customs broker.
What should I check on a knitted overcoat sample?
Check drape over clothing, shoulder and sleeve fit, hem balance, lining allowance, pilling, dimensional change and closure strength. Retain the approved sample for comparison with bulk garments.