Sourcing woven baby bonnets from China
Woven baby bonnets from China classified under heading 6209 carry a flat 10% UK duty across the listed materials. Check bonnet safety for babies, including secure trims and potentially hazardous ties, and confirm fibre-composition labelling requirements with the relevant authority. Agree head measurements and wash performance before production. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven baby bonnets.
A flat 10% on the listed bonnet lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6209 covers babies' garments and clothing accessories. The relevant woven bonnet lines distinguish cotton, synthetic fibres, wool or fine animal hair, and other textile materials. All carry 10% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff facts show no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions on these lines.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls, and seal-product import controls. Cat and dog fur, including products made from it, is banned from import and export. Seal products can only be imported and sold in limited cases under strict conditions; confirm documents with your customs broker before ordering any seal trim. The wool and other-textile lines also attach CITES import and export controls. Listed species can require permits; confirm the material and required documentation with your broker.
Confirm the commodity code using the bonnet's fabric construction and fibre composition rather than its sales name alone. See the babies' woven garments guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton woven baby bonnets | 6209 20 00 90 | 10% | None |
| Synthetic fibre woven baby bonnets | 6209 30 00 90 | 10% | None |
| Wool or fine animal hair woven baby bonnets | 6209 90 10 90 | 10% | None |
| Other textile material woven baby bonnets | 6209 90 90 90 | 10% | None |
Specify the bonnet shape, lining and fastening
Specify the woven outer fabric, fibre composition, lining, colour and embroidery position. Draw the measurement points for the head opening, crown depth, face opening and neck edge, with agreed tolerances. Supply a finished reference sample so the factory can match the shape rather than interpret an age label.
For Great Britain, confirm the applicable general product safety and fibre-composition labelling requirements with the relevant authority. Review any chin ties, elastic, bows and detachable decoration for hazards before approving the design. Agree attachment tests, seam finish and wash checks with the factory; use testing and certification support to define checks for the actual bonnet.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 1,000 cotton woven baby bonnets, illustrative order under 6209 20 00 90, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,800. Duty at 10% is £680. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,480, so it is £1,496. Import taxes total £2,176; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £680 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step. This assumes the goods are standard-rated for VAT. Clothing designed for babies and young children is zero-rated under HMRC's VAT Notice 714, in which case no import VAT is due, so check the rate for your product.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure the head opening, crown depth and face opening against the approved specification, including after washing. Check that the lining does not pull the outer fabric out of shape.
Ties and trims: compare fastening construction with the approved sample, check tie attachment seams and pull-test bows or appliqués before and after washing.
Seams and fabric: turn bonnets inside out to check exposed seam allowances, loose threads and rough embroidery backing. Check colour transfer, shrinkage and seam puckering after the agreed wash.
Labels and packing: check fibre labels against the approved materials, keep labels away from rubbing points, and compare carton contents with the ordered size and colour breakdown. Use the quality inspection guide to prepare the inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
An age label alone leaves the bonnet shape undefined. A shallow crown can pull the face opening backwards, while an oversized opening can slip forwards. A lining that shrinks differently from the outer fabric can distort the fit. Measure washed samples before accepting the size chart.
Tie seams can tear where they meet thin fabric, and embroidery backing or bulky seams can rub against the head. Approving only a photograph can hide these faults. Keep an approved finished sample and compare production bonnets with it inside and out.
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 woven baby bonnets from China?
The relevant heading 6209 lines carry 10% duty across cotton, synthetic fibres, wool or fine animal hair, and other textiles. The supplied facts show no trade remedies or suspensions.
What measurements should I give the bonnet factory?
Give the head opening, crown depth, face opening and neck-edge measurements, with tolerances and clear measurement drawings. Agree the fit both before and after washing.
Do woven baby bonnets need fibre labels?
Confirm the applicable fibre-composition labelling requirements with the relevant authority. Check the label against the approved materials and choose a position that avoids rubbing.
How should I check bonnet ties and bows?
Review the design for hazards before approval. Check fastening seams and test decorative attachments before and after washing against the agreed specification.