Sourcing woven baby raincoats from China
Woven baby raincoats from China under heading 6209 carry a flat 10% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. They must be safe for babies in Great Britain and carry fibre composition labels. Specify hood fit, secure fastenings and tested rain protection. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven baby raincoats.
A flat 10% duty on woven baby raincoats
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6209 covers babies' garments and clothing accessories. The tariff treats garments for children up to 86 cm body height as babies' garments. The raincoat candidate lines below depend on textile material and all carry 10% duty for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls to these lines, plus CITES controls to the wool and other-textile lines. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import. Seal products brought into Great Britain for trade need a seal catch certificate. CITES specimens need an import permit. For any animal-derived trim from China, have your customs broker confirm eligibility and the required documents before ordering.
Confirm the commodity code using the finished sample, fibre composition, woven construction, coating or laminate details and intended body height. The table gives candidate lines, rather than a classification decision for every waterproof construction. For the wider heading, see woven baby pramsuits.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven baby raincoats of synthetic fibres | 6209 30 00 90 | 10% | None |
| Woven baby raincoats of cotton | 6209 20 00 90 | 10% | None |
| Woven baby raincoats of wool or fine animal hair | 6209 90 10 90 | 10% | None |
| Woven baby raincoats of other textile materials | 6209 90 90 90 | 10% | None |
Specify the rain barrier, hood and fastenings
Specify the woven outer fabric, fibre composition, weight, water-repellent finish, coating or laminate, lining and seam sealing. Agree how rain resistance will be tested on fabric and finished seams, including after care-label washing. Define hood depth, face opening, sleeve reach, cuff adjustment and the size chart with tolerances. Approve a sample with room for clothing underneath.
Babies' clothing must be safe under general product safety law in Great Britain; confirm the applicable product safety regime with the relevant authority if supplying Northern Ireland. Specify secure small parts and avoid hazardous hood or neck cords. Fibre composition must be labelled. Agree pull tests for poppers and trims, and nickel-release testing for metal fastenings that contact skin, through testing and certification.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 1,000 woven baby raincoats; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6209 30 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
Rain barrier: check fabric and seam leakage against the agreed method, tape adhesion at curved seams, pinholes and coating separation before and after washing.
Hood and fit: measure each supplied size, check the face opening and sleeve reach over clothing, and inspect hood and neck areas for hazardous cords.
Fastenings: pull-test poppers and trims against the specification, repeatedly operate closures, and check zip guards, sharp edges and loose threads.
Labels and arrival condition: check fibre labels against the approved composition, size and care labels against the order, and cartons for dampness or mould. Compare delivered stock with the approved sample through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A water-repellent outer can shed droplets while stitched seams leak. Seam tape can lift around the hood or underarms, and coatings can separate after washing. Test the complete garment as well as the fabric, and keep the approved construction in the purchase specification.
Deep hoods can obscure the face, tight sleeves restrict movement over layers, and poorly set poppers can tear out of lightweight fabric. Changes to lining or coating can also make the delivered raincoat differ from the tested sample. Require approval before the factory substitutes materials.
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 raincoats from China?
The supplied heading 6209 raincoat candidate lines all carry 10% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspensions listed.
Which commodity code should I use for a baby raincoat?
Start with fibre composition, woven construction and intended body height. Give your broker a finished sample and coating or laminate details before selecting a heading 6209 line.
Do woven baby raincoats need fibre labels?
Yes. Fibre composition must be labelled. Check that the delivered labels match the approved materials, and agree readable size and care information.
How do I check whether a baby raincoat is waterproof?
Agree a test method before ordering. Check fabric, hood seams, underarms and closures for leakage, then repeat the agreed checks after care-label washing.