Sourcing woven judo uniforms from China
The relevant woven judo uniform lines carry a flat 12% UK duty from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Fibre composition labelling is required. Specify the jacket weave, grip seams and washed dimensions before approving production. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven judo uniforms.
12% duty on the relevant woven garment lines
Heading 6211 covers tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments. This guide focuses on woven judo uniforms. The table selects cotton and man-made-fibre other-garment lines as classification candidates. Confirm the fibre composition and garment construction rather than treating the sports name as a classification ruling. Ask your broker to assess the jacket, trousers and any separately supplied belt.
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, the selected lines carry 12% duty for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension against these lines. The conditional medical-scrub suspension elsewhere in the heading is not listed against the selected judo uniform lines.
The selected lines attach import controls on cat and dog fur and seal products. Imports containing cat or dog fur are banned. Seal products cannot enter Great Britain unless an exemption applies. Specify textile-only materials and ask your broker to confirm the declaration requirements for the China shipment. Confirm the commodity code before ordering. For the wider heading context, see woven karate uniforms. For fencing apparel, see our woven fencing jackets sourcing guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's or boys' other cotton garments, for woven judo uniform classification | 6211 32 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's or girls' other cotton garments, for woven judo uniform classification | 6211 42 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's or boys' other man-made-fibre garments, for blended judo uniforms | 6211 33 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's or girls' other man-made-fibre garments, for blended judo uniforms | 6211 43 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the grip fabric, reinforcement and washed fit
Specify the jacket's textured weave, fibre composition, fabric weight, collar thickness and stiffness, lapel width, skirt overlap and sleeve opening. Define reinforcement at the shoulders, underarms and side vents. For trousers, agree the fabric, knee reinforcement, crotch construction and waist fastening. State whether the order includes a belt. Approve a sample worn while reaching, crouching and practising grips. For taekwondo specifications, see woven taekwondo uniform sourcing.
Agree finished measurements, tolerances, size grading and acceptable dimensional change after washing. Test the sample using the intended care instructions before approving the size chart. In Great Britain, consumer products must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Textile labels must show fibre content. Check the label against the actual fabric and agree care instructions suited to the uniform.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 adult cotton woven judo jackets; illustrative order, FOB value and freight under 6211 32 90 00, invoiced at £6,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,800. Duty at 12% is £816. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £7,616, so it is £1,523.20. Import taxes total £2,339.20; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £816 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fabric: compare the bulk jacket weave, fabric weight and collar construction with the approved sample; inspect for thin areas, weaving faults and differences between panels.
Grip seams: examine shoulder, underarm, collar and side-vent stitching; pull the lapels and sleeve attachments to check for seam opening, broken stitches and exposed rough edges.
Fit and washing: measure garments from each supplied size; check sleeve reach, jacket overlap and trouser movement, then compare washed dimensions and colour transfer with the agreed acceptance criteria.
Labels and packing: match fibre labels, size labels and club embroidery to the approved specification; check jacket and trouser size pairings and inspect for dampness or mould. Use the quality inspection guide to brief the inspector.
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What goes wrong
A factory may reproduce the appearance of a sample while changing the jacket weave, collar filling or reinforcement. Weak underarm seams can open under gripping loads. An excessively stiff collar can be uncomfortable, while inconsistent jacket overlap or trouser grading makes the supplied sizes difficult to use.
Shrinkage can shorten sleeves and trouser legs after washing. Blue fabric or embroidery can transfer colour, and dense packing can conceal damp garments. Set acceptance criteria for the finished uniform, retain the approved washed sample and compare production garments with it before releasing the shipment.
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 judo uniforms from China?
The selected cotton and man-made-fibre other-garment lines carry 12% duty. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension against those lines.
Which commodity code should I use for a cotton judo uniform?
The table includes cotton other-garment candidates. Ask your broker to confirm the code from the sample, composition and construction, and assess the jacket, trousers and any separately supplied belt.
Do woven judo uniforms need fibre labels?
Yes. In Great Britain, textile labels must show fibre content. Check the declared composition against the supplied fabric and approve label artwork before production.
What should I test on a judo uniform sample?
Check grip seams, collar comfort, jacket overlap and trouser movement. Wash the sample using the intended care instructions, then check dimensional change and colour transfer before approving bulk production.