Sourcing woven jute rugs from China
Woven jute rugs from China carry 8% UK duty across the jute-specific lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty shown. Consumer rugs sold in Great Britain must be safe; confirm with the relevant authority how fibre labelling requirements apply to the use surface. Check weave, edges, backing and damp damage. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven jute rugs.
8% duty on the jute-specific lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 5702 covers woven textile floor coverings, excluding tufted or flocked products. The jute-specific lines distinguish pile from non-pile construction and made-up from unfinished goods. Each carries 8% duty on goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measure or suspension shown.
The snapshot attaches an import control on cat and dog fur to these lines. Imports and exports of that fur and products made from it are banned; check any animal-fur additions to a rug. It also lists cat and dog fur export controls and a DCMS Export Licence measure, with CITES export control on 5702 39 00 10. Confirm applicable export requirements with your customs broker before re-exporting.
Confirm the commodity code using the weave, surface fibre, pile construction and finished condition. A supplier's description of a rug as handmade does not establish its classification. For the wider heading, see woven sisal rugs.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven jute floor coverings, without pile, made up | 5702 99 00 10 | 8% | None |
| Woven jute floor coverings, without pile, not made up | 5702 50 90 10 | 8% | None |
| Woven jute floor coverings, with pile, made up | 5702 49 00 20 | 8% | None |
| Woven jute floor coverings, with pile, not made up | 5702 39 00 10 | 8% | None |
Specify the jute weave, edges and backing
Agree the use-surface fibre composition, weave pattern, yarn thickness, finished dimensions, weight, border material and backing. Record acceptable natural shade variation against an approved sample. Specify whether the rug is reversible, how corners are finished and which floor surfaces it will be used on.
Consumer rugs sold in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Fibre labels must show fibre content; confirm with the relevant authority which use-surface composition and fibre names should appear. Assess curled edges and slipping, and test any anti-slip claim. Agree care instructions suited to jute rather than copying instructions for washable synthetic rugs.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 50 room-size woven jute rugs; illustrative order, with illustrative whole-pound FOB and freight values under 5702 99 00 10, invoiced at £3,500 free on board, with £1,960 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,460. Duty at 8% is £436.80. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £5,896.80, so it is £1,179.36. Import taxes total £1,616.16; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £436.80 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Weave and shape: compare yarn, weave density, weight, dimensions and squareness with the approved sample; look for gaps, broken yarn and distorted patterns.
Edges and backing: unroll arrival samples and check that borders and corners lie flat; check binding security, backing adhesion and slipping or marking on the intended flooring.
Colour and care: compare shade across the batch, check rubbing colour transfer and trial the proposed cleaning instructions; inspect for browning, excessive shedding and persistent odour.
Packing and labels: inspect for damp wrapping, mould and crushed rolls; compare fibre labels with the agreed use surface and retain batch identification. Agree the scope of quality inspection before dispatch.
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What goes wrong
Loose weaving leaves gaps and sheds fibres. Uneven weave tension or tight binding can distort the rug and lift its corners. Damp packing can leave mould or odour, while wet cleaning can brown jute and change its shape. A backing that behaves well on the sample may mark or slide on the buyer's actual floor.
Keep an approved sample and written acceptance criteria for natural colour variation, shedding, dimensions and flatness. Photograph arrival defects before cleaning or repacking, identify affected batches and compare them with the pre-shipment inspection record before agreeing a remedy.
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 jute rugs from China?
The jute-specific lines in heading 5702 carry 8% duty in the supplied tariff snapshot, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension shown. Confirm the code from construction and finished condition.
What fibre label does a woven jute rug need?
Show fibre content on the label and confirm with the relevant authority how the requirements apply to the use surface and which fibre names to use. Check any blend against the actual material rather than relying on the supplier's product name.
Can I sell woven jute rugs as washable?
Trial the proposed cleaning instructions on the exact weave, border and backing before making that claim. Check browning, colour transfer, shrinkage and whether the edges still lie flat.
What should I check when jute rugs arrive?
Inspect damp damage and odour, unroll samples to check flatness, measure dimensions and compare weave, shade, borders, backing and fibre labels with the approved sample.