Sourcing woven cricket batting gloves from China
Woven cricket batting gloves from China carry 6% base UK duty, with a conditional 0% textile-glove suspension. For gloves intended to protect the wearer, confirm the applicable personal protective equipment requirements with the relevant authority before sale in Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven cricket batting gloves.
Base duty and the textile-glove suspension
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 6216 covers gloves, mittens and mitts. The supplied line carries 6% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. It also lists a 0.00 % autonomous suspension for textile gloves that are not knitted or crocheted. The published reference guide describes a COVID-critical-goods condition, so confirm eligibility before claiming the suspension for batting gloves.
The tariff attaches CITES, cat and dog fur, and seal-product import controls. Cat and dog fur products cannot be imported. For CITES-listed animal materials, confirm species-specific permits with your broker before shipment. Seal products qualifying under the traditional indigenous-hunt exemption need a seal catch attestation. Obtain a material declaration covering palms, linings and trims, and have your broker confirm the applicable controls for the China shipment.
The table shows glove variants sharing the supplied code, rather than separate tariff subdivisions. Confirm the commodity code against a sample and the complete material specification, particularly where leather palms or knitted components are used. See woven golf gloves for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult woven textile cricket batting gloves | 6216 00 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the batting hand, palm and impact padding
Specify the woven fabric and fibre composition, palm material, finger lengths, thumb shape, cuff fastening and size chart. Distinguish gloves for right-handed and left-handed batters by the approved padding layout. Agree finger-block segmentation, thumb protection, padding coverage and how the glove bends around the intended bat handle.
For gloves intended to protect the wearer in Great Britain, confirm with the relevant authority which personal protective equipment conformity assessment, CE or UKCA marking, declaration of conformity and English-instruction requirements apply. Match the evidence to the exact padding and construction through testing and certification. Agree an approved sample and prohibit unapproved material substitutions.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 pairs of adult woven textile cricket batting gloves; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6216 00 00 00, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,800. Duty at 6% is £348. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,148, so it is £1,229.60. Import taxes total £1,577.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £348 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit and grip: measure each supplied size, check batting-hand identification and close the hand around a bat handle; look for palm bunching, tight finger webs and thumb restriction.
Padding: compare block positions, coverage and firmness with the approved sample; check for displaced inserts and exposed gaps when the fingers bend.
Seams and fastening: inspect finger seams, thumb attachment and palm reinforcement; flex the glove and check that the cuff remains secure without sharp edges.
Documents and arrival condition: match the model to its declaration, marking and English instructions; check pair matching, colour transfer, dampness and compressed padding. Use quality inspection against the approved sample.
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What goes wrong
Production can replace the approved padding or palm material while keeping the same appearance. Misplaced finger blocks leave gaps when gripping the bat, stiff palms reduce control, and short thumbs pull the glove out of position. Mixed batting-hand variants and inconsistent size labels complicate stock allocation.
A report for another glove does not establish the supplied model's protection. Keep construction changes tied to a fresh document review and sample approval. Do not budget for the textile suspension solely because the glove contains woven fabric.
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 cricket batting gloves from China?
The supplied facts show 6% base duty under 6216 00 00 00, with a conditional 0.00 % textile-glove suspension and no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Confirm suspension eligibility before claiming it.
Do cricket batting gloves need CE or UKCA marking?
For gloves intended to protect the wearer, confirm with the relevant authority which personal protective equipment assessment, CE or UKCA marking, declaration of conformity and English-instruction requirements apply before sale in Great Britain.
Are leather-palm batting gloves covered by this code?
Do not assume so. Give your broker a sample and the complete material breakdown. Leather palms and knitted components need classification review before using the woven textile glove code.
What should I check on a batting glove sample?
Check size, batting-hand layout, grip around a bat handle, thumb movement, padding coverage, finger seams and cuff security. Match protective documents to the exact construction.