Sourcing women's woven ski jackets from China
Women's woven ski jackets from China carry 12% UK duty across the listed lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition labelling applies; check finished weight, taped seams and any animal-origin trim before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven ski jackets.
Duty, garment weight and fur controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6202 covers women's or girls' outerwear, including anoraks and ski jackets. This guide covers women's woven ski jackets. All supplied lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures and no suspensions recorded. The selected cotton and man-made fibre lines distinguish garments not exceeding 1 kg from heavier garments. 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 or dog fur, including products containing it, are banned. Seal trim requires a qualifying traditional-hunt exemption supported by a seal catch attestation. Before ordering jackets with seal material from China, have your customs broker confirm eligibility and the required documents.
Confirm the commodity code using the shell composition, fabric construction and finished garment weight. Send the broker a sample specification rather than relying on the supplier's code. For comparison across women's and men's outerwear headings, see men's woven ski jackets.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's woven ski jackets of man-made fibres, not exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 10 91 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven ski jackets of man-made fibres, exceeding 1 kg | 6202 40 90 91 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton ski jackets, not exceeding 1 kg, other than batik | 6202 30 10 99 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven cotton ski jackets, exceeding 1 kg, other than batik | 6202 30 90 99 | 12% | None |
Specify fit, insulation and taped seams
Specify shell fibre composition, weave, coating or membrane, lining and insulation separately. Agree waterproof and breathability test methods, acceptance criteria and checks after washing. State which seams need taping, including pocket openings and hood joins. Define the snow skirt, cuff adjustment, ventilation openings, glove-friendly zip pulls and pocket positions.
Approve a women's size chart with measurement tolerances and check movement over base layers. Test sleeve reach with arms raised and the hem position when bending. Fibre composition must be labelled; for down, feather fill and leather or fur trims, confirm any required animal-origin wording with Trading Standards. For Great Britain, consumer products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 500 women's woven ski jackets of man-made fibres under 6202 40 10 91, invoiced at £11,800 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £12,600. Duty at 12% is £1,512. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £14,112, so it is £2,822.40. Import taxes total £4,334.40; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,512 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Shell and seams: check production fabric against the approved sample, test water resistance and inspect seam tape for lifting, gaps and wrinkles before and after washing.
Fit and movement: measure each sampled size, check sleeve reach, hood adjustment and snow-skirt coverage, and try the jacket over the intended layers.
Insulation and trims: check fill composition and distribution, operate zips with gloves, inspect pocket reinforcement and verify that declared faux fur matches the supplied material.
Labels and arrival: compare fibre and animal-origin information with the materials, weigh finished garments, reconcile size and colour quantities, and check for damp packing. Agree these checks through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A waterproof shell can still produce a leaking jacket when tape misses pocket joins or lifts after washing. Embroidery through the shell can create another leak path. Ask for tests on finished production jackets, including decorated areas, rather than accepting a fabric report alone.
Insulation can bunch after washing, cuffs can admit snow and sleeves can restrict movement despite matching the flat size chart. Zip pulls may be awkward with gloves, while a bulky hood can interfere with the intended helmet. Record the approved construction and functional checks before production, then compare arrival samples with that record.
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 ski jackets from China?
The supplied heading 6202 lines all carry 12% duty for goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded.
Why does a ski jacket's weight change its commodity code?
The supplied cotton and man-made fibre lines split at 1 kg per garment. Weigh a finished production jacket; both weight categories carry 12% duty.
How do I check that a ski jacket is waterproof?
Agree fabric and finished-garment tests, then check seam tape and water resistance after washing. Include pockets, hood joins and embroidery in the checks.
What labels does a down-filled ski jacket need?
It needs fibre composition labelling. Confirm with Trading Standards whether the down fill requires an animal-origin statement and what wording to use. Check the artwork against the actual materials.