Sourcing women's woven pea coats from China
Women's woven pea coats from China carry a flat 12% UK duty across the relevant lines, with no listed trade remedies. Fibre composition labelling applies; confirm the animal-origin wording for leather tabs with Trading Standards. Specify the shell blend, lapel shape and button attachment before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven pea coats.
Duty by shell material and garment weight
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6202 covers women's or girls' overcoats and similar outerwear. The table selects lines relevant to women's woven pea coats. All carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no listed suspensions.
The tariff attaches import and export controls on cat and dog fur, and import controls on seal products. Cat and dog fur and products containing it are banned from import and export. Seal products imported for trade into Great Britain require a seal catch certificate. For any coat from China containing seal material, ask your customs broker to confirm eligibility and the required documents before ordering.
Confirm the commodity code using the shell composition and a finished garment. Cotton and man-made fibre lines split at 1 kg per garment, although the duty stays the same. Do not choose a wool code from the product name alone. See the related men's woven pea coats guide for the corresponding men's product family.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's woven pea coats of wool or fine animal hair | 6202 20 00 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton pea coats, not exceeding 1 kg per garment | 6202 30 10 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton pea coats, exceeding 1 kg per garment | 6202 30 90 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven man-made fibre pea coats, not exceeding 1 kg per garment | 6202 40 10 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven man-made fibre pea coats, exceeding 1 kg per garment | 6202 40 90 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven pea coats of other textile materials | 6202 90 00 90 | 12% | None |
Specify the shell, lapels and double-breasted fit
Specify the woven shell's fibre blend, fabric weight, colour and surface finish. Approve the lapel width and roll, collar shape, front overlap, button layout, pocket position and lining. Give measurements and tolerances for bust, shoulder, sleeve and body length, and check the coat closes comfortably over the intended layers. For wrap coat specifications, see our women's woven wrap coats guide.
For sale in Great Britain, fibre composition must appear on the label. Ask Trading Standards to confirm label durability and legibility requirements and the animal-origin wording for leather branding tabs and other non-textile animal parts. Agree the label artwork and care instructions against the actual materials. Consumer products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use; inspect button edges and check for exposed pins or broken needles.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 women's woven wool pea coats; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6202 20 00 19, invoiced at £33,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £33,800. Duty at 12% is £4,056. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £37,856, so it is £7,571.20. Import taxes total £11,627.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £4,056 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Shell: compare production fabric with the approved sample for composition, shade, handle and thickness; check pilling, colour transfer and dimensional change after the agreed cleaning process.
Fit and lapels: measure each sampled size, fasten the coat over the intended layers and check front overlap, collar balance, lapel symmetry and sleeve movement.
Buttons and seams: check button attachment, buttonhole finish, pocket reinforcement and lining seams; look for loose threads, sharp trim edges and trapped pins.
Labels and packing: match fibre labels to material records, verify any animal-origin statement, and check size labels, carton contents, dampness and crushing of the lapels. Agree the sampling scope through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A sample can have a firm wool-rich handle while production uses a different blend or finish. Uneven pressing leaves twisted lapels, the front gapes when fastened, and a short lining pulls at the hem. Weak button attachment and poorly finished buttonholes become apparent when the coat is worn.
Keep an approved finished sample and fabric swatch, and compare production garments after the intended cleaning process. Check fit across the ordered size range rather than relying on the sample size. Inspect unpacked arrival stock for moisture, shade differences and permanent creases before distributing it.
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 pea coats from China?
The relevant lines carry 12% duty, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no listed suspensions in the supplied tariff reading.
Does a wool blend pea coat always use the wool code?
Do not rely on the name. Confirm the shell's actual fibre composition and the finished garment's classification with your customs broker.
Does the weight of a pea coat change its duty?
Cotton and man-made fibre lines split at 1 kg per garment. The relevant lines on either side carry 12%, so weight changes the code rather than the rate.
What should I check on a pea coat sample?
Check lapel roll, front overlap when fastened, shoulder and sleeve movement, lining allowance, button attachment and fabric performance after the intended cleaning process.