Sourcing wool emergency blankets from China
Wool emergency blankets from China carry a flat 12% UK duty across the wool lines, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. Fibre composition must be labelled; check the animal species because the tariff attaches CITES controls. Specify weight, size and washing performance. Cambridge China Bridge sources wool emergency blankets.
Duty and animal-fibre controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 October 2026, heading 6301 covers blankets and travelling rugs. The wool or fine animal hair lines cover knitted, crocheted and other non-electric blankets. This guide concerns wool emergency blankets for relief stocks and shelters. See blankets and throws for the wider heading.
The wool lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. The tariff attaches CITES import and export controls. Identify the animal species with your supplier and confirm applicability with your customs broker. For CITES specimens entering Great Britain from China, apply for the relevant permit and contact the Chinese management authority for the corresponding export documentation.
Confirm the commodity code against fibre composition and construction before ordering. The other-textile row is a classification alternative for blends, not a default code for wool blankets. Use the duty and VAT guide when budgeting the shipment.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool or fine animal hair blankets, knitted or crocheted | 6301 20 10 00 | 12% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair blankets, hand-made, not knitted | 6301 20 90 10 | 12% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair blankets, other, including machine-woven | 6301 20 90 90 | 12% | None |
| Other textile blankets, for blends classified outside the wool lines | 6301 90 90 99 | 12% | None |
Specify wool content and emergency use
Write the fibre blend, animal species, finished dimensions, fabric weight, weave, edge finish and colour into the order. Approve a physical sample for skin contact, shedding and odour. Agree whether blankets will be washed and reused, and specify the cleaning method and acceptable dimensional change.
For sale in Great Britain, fibre composition must be labelled. Match the durable, legible label to a fabric test. Consumer products must also be safe to use. Agree evidence for the intended use, especially any warmth or flame-resistance claims, rather than accepting the supplier's description of an emergency blanket as proof.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 6,000 woven wool emergency blankets for a relief-stock order, illustrative under 6301 20 90 90, invoiced at £24,000 free on board, with £3,000 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £27,000. Duty at 12% is £3,240. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £30,240, so it is £6,048. Import taxes total £9,288; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £3,240 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Composition and labels: compare tested fibre content with the order and label, and obtain the animal-species declaration for the CITES check.
Weight and coverage: measure fabric weight and finished dimensions against the approved specification; compare thickness and feel across cartons.
Washing and edges: follow the agreed cleaning method, then check shrinkage, felting, shedding, colour transfer and binding that loosens or unravels.
Storage packing: open compressed packs to check recovery, dryness, odour and contamination; check pack counts and carton identification during inspection.
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What goes wrong
A blanket can match the approved colour while containing less wool or lighter fabric than ordered. Coarse fibres can feel uncomfortable against skin, loose fibres shed, and weak binding opens during handling. Compare bulk fabric and finished goods with the retained sample.
Cleaning can felt or shrink a wool blend, reducing useful coverage. Damp packing can leave stored blankets musty, while compression can disguise thin fabric until unpacking. Include washing and opened-pack checks in acceptance, rather than approving sealed cartons alone.
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 wool emergency blankets from China?
The wool blanket lines carry 12% duty. The supplied tariff facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for these lines.
Do wool emergency blankets need fibre labels?
Yes. For sale in Great Britain, fibre composition must be labelled. Check the durable, legible label against the tested composition of the supplied blanket.
Does every wool blanket need a CITES permit?
The tariff attaches CITES controls, but applicability depends on the animal species. Identify the fibres and confirm the requirement with your customs broker; CITES specimens entering Great Britain require relevant documentation.
How should I check blankets for emergency stocks?
Check composition, fabric weight, coverage, edge binding and shedding. Wash using the agreed method, then inspect shrinkage and felting. Open storage packs to check dryness, odour and recovery.