Sourcing women's woven trouser suits from China
Women's woven trouser suits from China carry a flat 12% UK duty across the selected suit lines, with no recorded trade remedy or suspension. Suit classification requires identical outer fabrics, and fibre-content labels are required. Cambridge China Bridge sources women's woven trouser suits.
A flat 12% on the selected suit lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 6204 covers women's or girls' suits and other garments. This guide selects woven trouser suits only. The selected suit lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. The cotton line shown is specifically hand-printed batik.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls to these lines, and CITES controls to the wool and other-textile lines. Imports containing cat or dog fur are banned. Seal products can be imported and sold only in limited cases under strict conditions. CITES-listed animal trims need the relevant documentation. For goods from China, confirm any animal-material requirement with your customs broker before ordering.
Official guidance defines a suit as a set with identical outer fabrics. Send the broker photographs, fabric composition and garment construction details to confirm the commodity code. For the wider heading and jackets bought separately, see women's woven blazers. For dresses and skirts moving the other way, see exporting UK womenswear to China.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's woven trouser suits of wool or fine animal hair | 6204 11 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's cotton woven trouser suits, hand-printed by the batik method | 6204 12 00 10 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven trouser suits of synthetic fibres | 6204 13 00 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's woven trouser suits of other textile materials | 6204 19 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the jacket and trousers as a matched set
Specify outer fabric composition, weight, weave, stretch and colour, with matching cloth for jacket and trousers. Agree jacket length, shoulder shape, lapel construction, lining and interfacing, plus trouser rise, waist, hip, thigh and inside-leg measurements. Record measurement tolerances and the size breakdown for complete sets.
Approve a fitted sample and a sealed production sample. Agree pressing, seam allowances, pocket construction, fastening security and the proposed care method. Fibre-content labels are required, including information about fur and other animal parts. Check label artwork against the actual materials and keep fabric and trim approvals with the order.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 500 women's synthetic-fibre woven trouser suits under 6204 13 00 00, invoiced at £22,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £22,800. Duty at 12% is £2,736. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £25,536, so it is £5,107.20. Import taxes total £7,843.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £2,736 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Matching cloth: compare jacket and trousers under consistent light for shade, weave, texture and pattern alignment.
Fit: measure complete sets against the approved chart, checking shoulder width, sleeve length, trouser rise and inside leg.
Construction: check lapel roll, puckered seams, lining tension, fused-panel bubbling, secure buttons and smooth-running zips.
Labels and arrival condition: check fibre labels, paired sizes, carton contents, dampness and pressing marks. Record defects using the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
A jacket and trousers can look matched in separate photographs yet differ in shade when worn together. Poor fusing can bubble after cleaning, tight lining can distort the jacket, and inconsistent grading can leave the jacket fitting while the trousers do not. Compare complete production sets with the sealed sample and test the agreed care method before release.
Calling a coordinated outfit a suit does not establish its customs classification. Confirm the outer fabrics and construction with the broker before accepting the supplier's code. On arrival, separate mismatched sizes or shades and retain photographs, labels and carton references for the factory's corrective action.
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 trouser suits from China?
The selected suit lines carry 12% duty for goods from China in the supplied tariff data, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Can matching jackets and trousers use a suit code?
Official guidance requires identical outer fabrics for a suit. Ask your broker to confirm the complete set's construction and classification before shipment.
Do women's trouser suits need fibre labels?
Yes. Labels must show fibre content, including fur and other animal parts. Check the artwork against the production materials.
What should I check when trouser suits arrive?
Check complete sets for matching shade and sizes, measure jacket and trousers, inspect seams and fusing, operate zips, and look for dampness or pressing damage.