Sourcing women's woven raincoats from China
Women's woven raincoats within heading 6202 carry 12% UK duty from China across the listed lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Fibre composition must be labelled; buyers should check finished garment weight, seam sealing and waterproof performance after washing. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven raincoats.
Duty, garment weight and animal-material controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 11 October 2026, heading 6202 covers women's or girls' overcoats, raincoats and related outerwear. This guide selects women's woven cotton and man-made fibre raincoats. Their duty range is a single rate of 12% for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure and no suspension recorded on these lines. For wool cape sourcing, see women's woven wool capes. For anorak sourcing, see women's woven anoraks. For bomber styles, see our women's woven bomber jacket sourcing guide.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls and a seal-product import control. Imports and exports of cat and dog fur, including products made from it, are banned. Seal products brought into Great Britain for trade must have a seal catch certificate. For any proposed seal trim sourced through China, confirm eligibility and the required documents with your customs broker before ordering.
Cotton and man-made fibre lines divide at 1 kg per garment. Weigh a finished production sample and confirm the commodity code using its fabric, construction and weight. Give your broker coating details rather than assuming every waterproof garment belongs here. See the women's woven trench coats guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's woven raincoats of man-made fibres, not exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 10 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven raincoats of man-made fibres, exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 90 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton raincoats, not exceeding 1 kg | 6202 30 10 19 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton raincoats, exceeding 1 kg | 6202 30 90 19 | 12% | None |
Specify the shell, sealed seams and hood
Specify shell fibre composition, weave, coating or membrane, lining, garment measurements and tolerances. Agree hood depth and adjustment, cuff closure, storm flap, pocket construction and zip operation. Define whether the coat is intended to fit over everyday clothing, and approve a sample with that fit.
Agree waterproof testing on the fabric and finished garment, including seams, pocket openings and hood joins. Repeat checks after washing according to the proposed care instructions. If claiming breathability, request supporting test results. Fibre composition must be labelled; for leather tabs or other non-textile animal parts, confirm the applicable animal-origin wording with the relevant authority before using the statement described in our published outerwear guidance.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 women's woven raincoats of man-made fibres under 6202 40 10 19, 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
Waterproofing: check fabric performance and leakage at seams, pockets and hood joins before and after washing; examine tape lifting, gaps and wrinkles.
Fit and closures: measure each sampled size against the approved chart; check sleeve reach, hood visibility, cuffs, storm flaps and repeated zip operation.
Materials and labels: compare shell, lining and trims with the approved sample and fibre label; verify any supposedly synthetic fur trim.
Arrival condition: check coating adhesion, colour transfer, damp cartons and size assortments before releasing stock. Use an agreed inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A shell can resist water while the finished raincoat leaks through needle holes, pocket openings or poorly bonded seam tape. Tape may lift after washing, coatings may peel, and water-repellent finishes may lose performance. Check production garments rather than relying solely on a fabric report.
A tight lining can restrict movement even when shell measurements match the chart. Zips may catch the storm flap, and dark shells may transfer colour to pale linings. Record these checks in the purchase specification and compare arrival samples with the approved garment.
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 raincoats from China?
The selected cotton and man-made fibre raincoat lines carry 12% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension recorded in the supplied tariff facts.
Does a raincoat's weight change its commodity code?
Yes. These cotton and man-made fibre lines distinguish garments not exceeding 1 kg from those exceeding 1 kg. The duty is 12% on either side; weigh a finished production sample.
How do I check that a raincoat is waterproof?
Ask for fabric tests and finished-garment leakage checks, including taped seams, pocket openings and hood joins. Repeat checks after washing according to the proposed care instructions.
What label does a women's raincoat need?
A fibre composition label. If it contains leather tabs, fur or other non-textile animal parts, confirm with the relevant authority what animal-origin statement is needed. Match the artwork to the actual production materials.