Sourcing woven dupattas from China
Woven dupattas from China carry a flat 8% UK duty across the supplied fibre categories, with no recorded trade remedies or suspensions. Fibre composition must be labelled; confirm the permitted fibre names with Trading Standards and check bulk fabric before approving silk claims. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven dupattas.
A flat 8% duty on woven dupattas
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6214 covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar articles. The supplied woven dupatta lines carry 8% duty for goods from China across silk, wool or fine animal hair, synthetic fibres, artificial fibres and other textile materials. No anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or tariff suspension is recorded.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls, plus CITES import controls on wool or fine animal hair and certain other-material lines. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import and export. Seal products can only be imported and sold in limited cases under strict conditions; confirm documentary requirements with your customs broker. For listed-species material, confirm and obtain the applicable CITES permits before importing from China.
Confirm the commodity code from the finished dupatta's construction, fibre composition and production method. The table selects non-hand-made lines; the supplied tariff also has hand-made lines. For the wider heading, see the woven hijab guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven silk or silk-waste dupattas, other than hand-made | 6214 10 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven wool or fine animal hair dupattas, other than hand-made | 6214 20 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven synthetic-fibre dupattas, other than hand-made | 6214 30 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven artificial-fibre dupattas, other than hand-made | 6214 40 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven cotton dupattas, other than hand-made | 6214 90 00 19 | 8% | None |
Specify the dupatta's drape, borders and fabric
Specify the fibre blend, woven construction, fabric weight, finished length and width, and whether measurements include tassels. Approve the transparency and drape on a worn sample. Describe border width, placement at the ends and sides, embroidery backing, sequin attachment and the edge finish. For dupattas sold with matching outfits, approve fabric and thread colours against the actual garment fabric.
For sale in Great Britain, the label must show fibre content. Confirm the permitted fibre names with Trading Standards and verify silk or cashmere claims against bulk fabric before printing labels. Treat descriptions such as silk-look as a reason to clarify the actual composition. Agree care instructions using washed samples, and arrange fabric testing around the chosen materials and decoration.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 woven synthetic-fibre dupattas; illustrative order, not a quote under 6214 30 00 90, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,500. Duty at 8% is £520. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,020, so it is £1,404. Import taxes total £1,924; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £520 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric and labels: compare bulk fibre test results with the order and labels. Check fabric weight, transparency and drape against the approved sample, including areas beneath embroidery.
Dimensions and borders: measure finished length and width using the agreed treatment of tassels. Check border placement, straightness, corner joins and puckering when the dupatta lies flat.
Colour and care: check each colourway against the matching garment fabric. Test rubbing, perspiration and washing performance, then assess shrinkage and colour transfer between dark borders and pale fabric.
Decoration and packing: check for snags, loose embroidery, sharp sequin edges and unsecured tassels. Inspect folded pieces for creases and decoration impressions, and verify colour and design identification during inspection.
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What goes wrong
A sample can hang well while bulk fabric feels stiff or looks more transparent. Heavy borders can pull lightweight fabric out of shape, and dense embroidery can pucker it. Approve a finished, decorated sample and compare bulk pieces after the same care treatment.
Dark borders can bleed into pale centres, metallic threads can snag the base fabric, and tassels can unravel. Matching a dupatta to a photograph can also leave it visibly different from the outfit. Keep approved garment swatches and finished dupatta samples available for colour and workmanship checks.
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 dupattas from China?
The supplied heading 6214 lines carry 8% duty across all fibre categories. No anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or tariff suspension is recorded.
Can a polyester dupatta be labelled as silk?
The fibre label must show the actual composition; confirm the permitted fibre names with Trading Standards. Verify any silk claim by testing bulk fabric before approving labels.
How do I match dupattas to an existing outfit?
Send actual garment fabric swatches and approve the dupatta fabric, border and embroidery threads together. Compare bulk colour against those approved references.
What should I inspect on embroidered dupattas?
Check puckering, backing, loose threads, snags, border alignment and decoration attachment. Assess drape and colour transfer after the agreed care treatment.