Sourcing knitted wrap blouses from China
Women's knitted wrap blouses from China under heading 6106 carry a flat 12% UK duty across the listed fibres. Fibre content must be labelled, and the finished design needs classification checks rather than reliance on its sales name. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's knitted wrap blouses.
UK duty on knitted wrap blouses
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 6 October 2026, heading 6106 covers women's or girls' knitted or crocheted blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses. All supplied commodity lines carry 12% duty for goods from China. The supplied records show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
The tariff attaches CITES import and export controls to 6106 90 10 00 and 6106 90 90 00. CITES specimens need an import permit. For orders from China using animal hair or unusual textile materials, identify the species and ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable import and export requirements before shipment.
Confirm the commodity code using the finished sample, fibre composition and construction. Ask the broker to examine whether wrap ties tighten the bottom edge rather than merely secure the overlapping front. For the wider heading, see the knitted tie-front blouse guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's cotton knitted wrap blouses | 6106 10 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's man-made fibre knitted wrap blouses | 6106 20 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's wool or fine animal hair knitted wrap blouses | 6106 90 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's silk or silk waste knitted wrap blouses | 6106 90 30 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the crossover and tie construction
State whether the blouse opens fully or has a fixed crossover front. Specify fabric composition, weight, stretch and recovery, neckline depth, front overlap, tie length, tie position and any concealed fastening. Approve the inside tie route and its attachment before bulk production.
Fit the sample while standing, sitting and reaching forward. Check that the inner panel stays covered and that tightening the ties does not pull the side seam forwards. Agree finished measurements and wash tolerances for every size. Fibre content must appear on the label; confirm acceptable fibre names with the relevant authority.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 women's cotton knitted wrap blouses; FOB value and freight are illustrative, not a quotation. under 6106 10 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
Coverage: check neckline depth and crossover overlap against the approved sample, including movement and seated fit across the size range.
Fastenings: pull-check tie anchors and concealed fastenings at an agreed load; inspect reinforcement, tie exits and seam ends for holes or skipped stitches.
Fabric and washing: check opacity under daylight and shop lighting, shade across cartons, colour transfer, shrinkage, seam twist and neckline recovery after washing.
Labels and packing: compare fibre labels with the approved composition and test report, check size labels against measurements, and confirm that ties and concealed fastenings are present.
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What goes wrong
A wrap sample can look acceptable on a hanger but gape when worn. Insufficient overlap, an inner tie set too high or a stretched neckline can expose the inner panel. Long ties may distort lightweight jersey if the anchors lack reinforcement.
Wash shrinkage can reduce coverage, while viscose knits can grow and leave the neckline loose. Wash finished samples before approving bulk, then repeat the fit check. Use the inspection guide to agree how production garments will be compared with the approved sample.
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 wrap blouses from China?
The supplied tariff records show 12% across all heading 6106 lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
Does a wrap blouse automatically belong in heading 6106?
Confirm the finished garment with your customs broker. Supply its fibre composition, knitted construction and photographs showing the crossover, ties and bottom edge.
How do I stop a knitted wrap blouse gaping?
Approve overlap and neckline depth on a worn sample. Check sitting and reaching movements, inner tie position and coverage after washing across the size range.
What labels do knitted wrap blouses need?
Fibre content must be labelled; confirm acceptable fibre names with the relevant authority. Compare the wording with the approved composition and supporting test report before printing bulk labels.