Sourcing woven hijabs from China
Woven hijabs from China carry a flat 8% UK duty across the supplied fibre categories, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition must be labelled using permitted fibre names. Specify coverage and drape on the actual fabric, rather than relying on names such as chiffon. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven hijabs.
A flat 8% on woven hijabs
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6214 covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar articles. Its woven hijab lines carry 8% duty on goods from China across the supplied fibre categories, whether hand-made or otherwise. The supplied facts record no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no duty suspensions.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls, seal-product import controls, and CITES import or export controls on certain lines. Cat and dog fur and products containing it are banned from import and export. The seal-product exception for traditional indigenous hunts requires a seal catch attestation certificate. For a China shipment, confirm any claimed exception and documents with your customs broker. CITES-listed species require relevant permissions; confirm the species and paperwork before ordering animal-derived materials.
Confirm the commodity code using construction and fibre composition. Chiffon is a fabric description, so ask what fibre it contains. Knitted scarves sit outside this heading. See the wider scarves and shawls guide for the heading context.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven silk or silk-waste hijabs, other than hand-made | 6214 10 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven wool or fine animal-hair hijabs, other than hand-made | 6214 20 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven synthetic-fibre hijabs, other than hand-made | 6214 30 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven artificial-fibre hijabs, other than hand-made | 6214 40 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Woven cotton hijabs, other than hand-made | 6214 90 00 19 | 8% | None |
| Woven hijabs of other textile materials, other than hand-made | 6214 90 00 99 | 8% | None |
Specify coverage, drape and fibre content
Specify the finished shape, dimensions and tolerances, fibre composition, fabric weight, weave, surface texture and edge finish. Approve a sample wrapped as intended, checking coverage around the head and chest, opacity against light, slippage and bulk at folds. Decide whether the intended styling uses an undercap. Assess pale and dark colours separately.
Fibre labels must show composition; confirm the appropriate fibre names with the relevant authority, and check that silk or cashmere claims match the actual material. Test bulk fabric before approving labels; a fabric name or soft handle does not establish composition. Businesses importing or selling consumer products are responsible for their safety. Agree care instructions based on wash trials and assess any attached decorations for sharp edges or insecure attachment.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 woven polyester hijabs, illustrative order 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 labels and the approved sample; check weight, drape, surface feel and shade. Include samples from different fabric rolls.
Coverage and dimensions: measure finished length and width, check squareness, and assess opacity and slippage when wrapped. Repeat after washing according to the proposed care instructions.
Colour transfer: check rubbing, perspiration and washing performance on each colourway. Look for staining on pale undercaps and adjacent clothing; agree acceptance criteria before production.
Edges and packing: check rolled hems for skipped stitches, puckering and unravelling; inspect for snags, holes and pin damage. On arrival, check for dampness and colour assortment against the packing list. Use the inspection guide to plan checks.
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What goes wrong
A sample may provide the intended coverage while a lighter bulk fabric becomes see-through or slips when wrapped. Hems can twist or pucker, reducing usable width. Approve bulk fabric as well as the finished sample, and compare washed samples before accepting a change of fabric.
Viscose described as silk, shade differences between rolls and damp colour migration can leave stock unsuitable for the intended range. Keep an approved sample for each colour, compare labels with tested composition, and inspect colour transfer and edge finish before dispatch.
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 hijabs from China?
The supplied tariff facts, read on 2 October 2026, show 8% duty across all listed fibres, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no duty suspension.
Is a chiffon hijab always polyester?
Chiffon describes the fabric, not its fibre content. Ask for the composition and test bulk fabric before choosing the code or printing labels.
How do I check that a hijab gives enough coverage?
Wrap the approved sample as intended, assess opacity against light, and compare bulk fabric in each colour. Repeat after washing; dimensions alone do not establish coverage.
What must a woven hijab label show?
Fibre composition. Confirm the appropriate fibre names with the relevant authority. Check the label against bulk fabric test results, particularly for silk or cashmere claims.