Sourcing woven karate uniforms from China
Woven karate uniforms from China carry 12% duty across the cotton and man-made fibre candidate lines shown, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition labels are required; confirm classification against the actual garment before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven karate uniforms.
Duty on woven karate uniforms
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6211 covers tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments. The table selects other-garment lines relevant to cotton and man-made fibre woven karate uniforms. Treat them as classification candidates rather than assuming every jacket, pair of trousers or set uses the same code.
The selected lines carry 12% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing measures and no suspensions recorded. The tariff attaches cat and dog fur import and export controls and a seal-product import control. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import and export. For the seal control, confirm the requirement with your customs broker before ordering any animal-derived trim.
Send the broker the fibre composition, woven construction, garment photographs and details of how jackets and trousers are supplied to confirm the commodity code. See the tracksuits and swimwear guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton other garments, men's or boys': candidate for woven karate uniforms | 6211 32 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre other garments, men's or boys': candidate for karate uniforms | 6211 33 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Cotton other garments, women's or girls': candidate for woven karate uniforms | 6211 42 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Man-made fibre other garments, women's or girls': candidate for karate uniforms | 6211 43 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the cut, fabric and reinforcement
Specify cotton or blended fabric, fibre proportions, fabric weight, weave, white shade and finish. Agree jacket overlap, collar stiffness, sleeve and trouser length, gusset shape, waistband construction and whether a belt is included. Use garment measurements and tolerances rather than relying on the factory's size names. For judo uniform specifications, see woven judo uniform sourcing. For fencing apparel, see our woven fencing jackets sourcing guide.
Approve a sample worn through punches, kicks and deep stances, then wash it using the proposed care instructions. Record the acceptable change in fit and fabric handle. Specify reinforcement at the underarm, crotch, side ties and waistband, together with embroidery position and backing.
Fibre composition must appear on the label; confirm applicable label durability and legibility requirements with the relevant authority. Agree care instructions suited to the fabric. Businesses importing or selling consumer products are responsible for their safety; include checks for trapped needles, sharp trims and snagging cords in your purchasing brief.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 men's cotton woven karate uniforms, subject to classification confirmation 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
Fit: measure each ordered size, check jacket overlap and compare sleeve, rise and leg measurements before and after washing.
Seams: inspect the crotch gusset, underarms, side ties and waistband for skipped stitches, loose ends and weak reinforcement.
Fabric: compare weight, weave and white shade with the approved sample; check shrinkage, opacity and colour transfer from embroidery.
Labels and packing: compare the fibre label with the composition report, check care instructions and match jackets, trousers and belts to the carton size list. Use a written inspection brief.
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What goes wrong
A uniform can fit before washing but leave sleeves and trousers too short afterwards. Stiff finishing can conceal a lighter fabric, and a poorly shaped gusset can restrict a deep stance. Approve a washed sample and compare production fabric with it.
Weak tie attachments tear away, crotch seams open during movement and coloured embroidery stains white fabric. Check these areas on finished production garments, and keep a sealed sample with the agreed measurements and reinforcement details.
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 karate uniforms from China?
The selected cotton and man-made fibre candidate lines carry 12% duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Confirm the code for the actual garment.
Do karate uniforms need fibre labels?
Yes. Fibre composition must be shown on the label. Confirm applicable label durability and legibility requirements with the relevant authority, and check the wording against the actual fabric composition.
How do I check karate uniform shrinkage?
Measure an approved sample before and after washing with the proposed care instructions. Agree acceptable dimensional changes and repeat the check on production garments.
What should I specify for a club uniform order?
Specify the size breakdown, garment measurements, fabric, jacket overlap, waistband, gusset, reinforcement, embroidery and whether belts are included.