Sourcing women's padded gilets from China
Women's woven padded gilets from China carry 12% UK duty across the listed lines. Fibre composition must be labelled; confirm any required animal-origin statement for down, feather or leather components with the relevant authority. Specify the shell, fill and armhole fit before production. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven padded gilets.
Duty on women's woven padded gilets
Heading 6202 covers women's woven outerwear and similar articles. The table selects cotton and man-made fibre lines relevant to padded outerwear gilets, subject to confirmation for the actual garment. Shell material and finished garment weight matter: cotton and man-made fibre lines split at 1 kg. See the wider coats, parkas and jackets guide. For ski outerwear sourcing, see our women's woven ski jackets guide.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 11 October 2026, all listed lines carried 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension recorded. The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls and a seal-product import control. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import and export. Commercial seal imports require the indigenous-hunt exemption and an attestation issued by a recognised body where the animal was killed.
For a China shipment containing seal material, confirm the exemption and documents with your customs broker before ordering. Give the broker the shell composition, construction, finished weight and trim details to confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's woven padded gilets, man-made fibres, not exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 10 91 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven padded gilets, man-made fibres, exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 90 91 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven padded gilets, cotton, not exceeding 1 kg, other | 6202 30 10 99 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven padded gilets, cotton, exceeding 1 kg, other | 6202 30 90 99 | 12% | None |
Specify the shell, fill and armhole fit
Specify a woven shell and lining separately, including fibre composition, colour and finish. Define synthetic padding or down and feather fill, the fill weight by size, quilting layout and pocket construction. Agree chest, back length, hem and armhole measurements with tolerances, then approve a sample worn over the intended layers.
Agree zip operation, collar height, binding and reinforcement at pocket openings. Use a durable, legible fibre composition label and confirm the applicable labelling requirements with the relevant authority. For down, feather fill and leather tabs, confirm any required animal-origin statement with that authority and consult the wider outerwear guide. Confirm all trim materials rather than accepting a supplier's description of faux fur.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 500 women's woven padded gilets with a man-made fibre shell under 6202 40 10 91, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,800. Duty at 12% is £816. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,616, so it is £1,523.20. Import taxes total £2,339.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £816 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure production garments against the approved size chart, especially chest and armholes; check that the hem sits evenly with the zip closed.
Fill and quilting: open an agreed sample to check fill type and weight; inspect empty channels, uneven loft, loose stitching and fill escaping through the shell.
Trims: operate zips and snaps, pull pocket openings and check binding for rough edges or missed stitches.
Labels and washing: match fibre and animal-origin information to the materials; wash samples using the proposed care instructions and check shrinkage, fill clumping and colour transfer. Include these checks in the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A gilet can match the chest measurement yet pinch at the armholes when worn over a jumper. Uneven filling leaves cold patches, quilting distorts the front, and a stiff zip makes the hem buckle. Down or feathers can escape through unsuitable shell fabric.
Keep an approved construction sample and compare production garments with it. Investigate fill substitution, wash-related clumping and colour bleeding before accepting the batch. Check the actual trim material if faux fur is specified; do not order cat or dog fur, and refer any proposed seal component to your broker.
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 padded gilets from China?
The listed woven padded gilet lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension recorded in the tariff snapshot.
Does a padded gilet's weight change its commodity code?
Yes. The cotton and man-made fibre lines split between garments not exceeding 1 kg and those exceeding 1 kg. Weigh a finished production sample; the listed duty remains 12%.
What label does a down-filled gilet need?
Use a durable, legible fibre composition label. Confirm with the relevant authority whether the statement “Contains non-textile parts of animal origin” is required for the actual materials, including down, feather fill and leather tabs.
How do I check padded gilets before shipment?
Measure chest and armholes, check fill weight and quilting, operate closures and wash production samples. Compare fit, loft and appearance with the approved sample.