Sourcing Woven Neck Snoods from China
Woven neck snoods from China classified under heading 6214 carry a flat 8% UK duty across the listed fibres, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. Fibre composition must be labelled; confirm acceptable fibre names with the relevant authority. Check the woven construction, loop fit and bulk fabric before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven neck snoods.
A flat 8% duty on woven neck snoods
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 2 October 2026, heading 6214 covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like. For woven neck snoods classified here, every supplied commodity line carries 8% duty on goods from China. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or tariff suspension is recorded.
The tariff attaches cat and dog fur and seal-product import controls, with CITES import controls on certain animal-hair and other-material lines. Cat and dog fur products are banned from import. Seal products brought into Great Britain for trade must have a seal catch certificate; ask your broker to confirm eligibility before ordering any seal-containing snood. For CITES-listed animal fibres, confirm the permit requirement with APHA and your broker before importing from China.
Confirm the commodity code from the finished sample, fibre composition and construction rather than the supplier's description. Knitted scarves fall outside this heading. See woven bandanas for the wider heading and the import duty and VAT guide for landed-tax calculations.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk or silk-waste woven neck snoods, other than hand-made | 6214 10 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Wool or fine animal-hair woven neck snoods, other than hand-made | 6214 20 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Synthetic-fibre woven neck snoods, other than hand-made | 6214 30 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Artificial-fibre woven neck snoods, other than hand-made | 6214 40 00 90 | 8% | None |
| Cotton woven neck snoods, other than hand-made | 6214 90 00 19 | 8% | None |
Specify the loop, fabric and joining seam
Specify woven construction, fibre composition, fabric weight, finished loop circumference, depth and measurement tolerances. State whether the snood is a short tube or a longer loop intended to wrap around the neck. Approve a finished sample that passes comfortably over the head, rather than approving only a flat fabric swatch.
Agree the joining seam, seam allowance, edge finish, lining, print direction and label position. Check whether a reversible design exposes stitching or labels. Confirm acceptable fibre names with the relevant authority when preparing the composition label, and ensure silk or cashmere claims are accurate. Test bulk fabric before printing labels. Businesses importing or selling consumer products are responsible for their safety; assess snagging risks for the intended use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 2,000 woven wool neck snoods under 6214 20 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
Fit: measure loop circumference and depth against the approved sample, then repeat after washing according to the proposed care instructions.
Seams: check the joining seam for slippage, open stitches and bulky allowances; inspect hems for fraying and exposed raw edges.
Fabric and colour: compare bulk fibre composition, weight and handle with the specification; test colour transfer when rubbed, damp and exposed to perspiration.
Labels and packing: check fibre labels against the tested composition, label placement against the sample and carton contents against the packing list. Include these checks in the inspection brief.
Working out your own order? Send us the product on WhatsApp and we reply the same working day: WhatsApp us
What goes wrong
A woven snood can look correct laid flat yet be difficult to pull over the head because the fabric has little give. Washing can tighten the opening further. A bulky joining seam rubs against the neck, while loose weaving can let yarns slip away from the stitching. Check fit and seam behaviour on finished bulk samples.
Prints can meet unevenly at the joining seam or appear upside down when the loop is worn. Dark colours can transfer onto collars when damp, and brushed fabrics can pill. Keep an approved finished sample and agree acceptance criteria for fit, print alignment, colour transfer and surface appearance before production.
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 neck snoods from China?
The supplied tariff snapshot records 8% duty across all heading 6214 lines for goods from China, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no tariff suspension.
Are knitted neck snoods covered by this guide?
This guide covers woven snoods. Knitted scarves are outside heading 6214; confirm the classification of the finished snood from its construction and fibre composition.
What must a woven snood label show?
Fibre composition. Confirm acceptable fibre names with the relevant authority. Check the label against bulk-fabric testing, particularly where the supplier claims silk or cashmere.
How do I check that a woven snood will fit?
Approve a finished loop, check that it passes over the head, and measure its circumference and depth before and after washing. A flat swatch cannot demonstrate the finished fit.