Sourcing women's woven dungarees from China
Women's woven dungarees from China carry 12% UK duty across the supplied relevant lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition labelling is required for sale in Great Britain. Specify bib fit, strap adjustment and shrinkage before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven dungarees.
Dungaree duty and choosing the right line
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 6204 covers women's or girls' woven garments including bib and brace overalls. The supplied dungaree-relevant lines carry a flat 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures and no suspensions recorded.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls to these lines. Imports containing cat or dog fur are banned. Seal products brought into Great Britain for trade must have a seal catch certificate; confirm eligibility with your customs broker before ordering any seal-derived trim. Other lines within the heading also attach CITES controls; where relevant, confirm the requirement with your broker.
The table reflects the supplied lines, principally hand-printed batik, rather than a complete list of everyday denim dungarees. Do not apply a batik code to ordinary denim. Send the fabric composition, manufacturing method and garment photographs to your broker to confirm the commodity code. For the wider workwear range, see branded and embroidered workwear. For shorts classification, see women's woven shorts sourcing.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's cotton dungarees, other, hand-printed batik | 6204 62 59 10 | 12% | None |
| Women's synthetic-fibre dungarees, other, hand-printed batik | 6204 63 39 10 | 12% | None |
| Women's artificial-fibre dungarees, other, hand-printed batik | 6204 69 39 10 | 12% | None |
| Women's other-textile garments, including dungarees, hand-printed batik | 6204 69 90 10 | 12% | None |
Specify bib fit, straps and washed fabric
Specify woven fabric construction, fibre composition, fabric weight, colour and wash finish. Agree measurements for bib height and width, waist, hips, rise, inside leg and strap adjustment, with tolerances and a reference sample. Check fit while sitting and bending, not just standing. For tailored trouser fit specifications, see our women's woven tailored trousers sourcing guide. For dress styles with straps, see our woven pinafore dresses guide. For jumpsuit fit specifications, see our women's woven jumpsuits sourcing guide.
Name the buckle, slider, side fastening and pocket construction. Agree reinforcement at strap anchors, pocket openings and the crotch seam. For stretch fabric, approve recovery after wear and washing. Textile labels must show fibre content; confirm any wording needed for leather patches with the relevant authority. Agree care instructions with the tested wash performance.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 women's cotton hand-printed batik dungarees under 6204 62 59 10, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,800. Duty at 12% is £696. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,496, so it is £1,299.20. Import taxes total £1,995.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £696 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure garments across the ordered sizes against the approved chart, including bib position, rise and usable strap adjustment.
Hardware and seams: operate buckles and side fastenings, check sliders hold their position, and examine strap anchors, bar tacks and crotch seams.
Wash performance: compare washed garments with the approved sample for shrinkage, twisted legs, colour transfer and stretch recovery. For denim jeans wash specifications, see our women's woven denim jeans sourcing guide.
Labels and packing: match fibre labels to the approved material, check any leather patch declaration, and reconcile size labels and carton contents. Agree sampling through the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A dungaree can match the waist measurement yet pull at the crotch because the bib, rise or straps are too short. Sliders creep during wear, buckles release unexpectedly and pocket corners tear where reinforcement is missing. Denim can transfer colour, while washing can shorten the body or twist the legs.
Approve a washed fitting sample before bulk cutting and repeat the checks on production garments. Record defects against the agreed measurements and construction details. Keep the fabric and printing description consistent across the specification and customs paperwork, especially when a hand-printed batik line is proposed.
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 woven dungarees from China?
The supplied relevant lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension recorded.
Can I use a denim trouser code for dungarees?
Do not assume so. The supplied tariff distinguishes trousers from bib and brace overalls. Ask your broker to classify the finished garment using its construction and fabric details.
Do women's dungarees need a fibre label?
Yes. Textile labels must show fibre content. If the garment has a leather patch, confirm any required animal-origin wording with the relevant authority.
What should I check on a dungaree sample?
Check bib position, rise, sitting comfort, strap adjustment, buckle security and pocket reinforcement. Wash the sample and recheck fit, leg twist and colour transfer.