Sourcing woven shooting gloves from China
Woven shooting gloves from China have a recorded UK duty range of 0% to 6%, depending on suspension eligibility. Confirm the construction and intended protection before ordering: ask the relevant authority to confirm the applicable conformity assessment and CE or UKCA marking requirements for gloves sold as protective equipment. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven shooting gloves.
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Recorded duty and suspension eligibility
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 6216 covers gloves, mittens and mitts. The supplied record lists 6% duty for goods from China and a 0% autonomous suspension restricted to textile gloves that are not knitted or crocheted. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded. Have your customs broker confirm the suspension conditions before budgeting for zero duty. The supplied tariff record contains only the commodity line shown in the table.
The tariff attaches CITES and cat and dog fur import and export controls, plus a seal-product import control. Exclude cat and dog fur: importing products containing it is banned. For CITES-listed animal materials, confirm the applicable permit requirements before shipment. Commercial imports containing seal products require a seal catch certificate; ask your broker to confirm exemption eligibility and the requirements for the proposed shipment from China.
Confirm the commodity code using the finished glove's construction, including palm reinforcements and lining. Knitted gloves fall under heading 6116 and leather gloves under 4203. For the wider product family, see woven fabric gloves.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woven textile shooting gloves, not knitted or crocheted | 6216 00 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify finger fit, grip and shooting use
Specify the woven shell, fibre composition, fabric weight, lining, palm reinforcement and grip finish. Agree finger length, thumb position, fingertip bulk, wrist closure and whether the index finger is enclosed or has a fold-back opening. Approve a size chart and a finished sample, then assess finger movement and contact feel using inert equipment.
Agree the intended protection and proposed claims before approving packaging. For gloves sold as protective equipment, confirm the applicable conformity assessment and CE or UKCA marking requirements with the relevant authority. Consumer gloves sold in Great Britain must be safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use. Match any protective claims to evidence for the actual design, and agree the fibre label and care instructions before production.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 pairs of woven shooting gloves; order, FOB value and freight are illustrative under 6216 00 00 00, invoiced at £5,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £5,800. Duty at 6% is £348. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,148, so it is £1,229.60. Import taxes total £1,577.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £348 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: measure each ordered size against the approved chart; check finger length, thumb movement and whether seams bunch when the hand closes.
Grip and openings: check palm patches for lifting, grip consistency when damp, fold-back fastenings and loose tabs that could catch during use.
Seams and colour: pull-check fingertips, thumb crotches and wrist closures; compare fabric and lining with the sample and check colour transfer under rubbing and perspiration.
Labels and evidence: check size, fibre information, care instructions and the exact design covered by protective test reports. Use the quality inspection guide to agree acceptance checks.
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What goes wrong
A glove can match the sample colour yet feel different in use. Long fingertips reduce contact feel, thick seams bunch around the index finger, and a tight thumb restricts movement. Fold-back tabs may release unintentionally, while palm patches can peel or become slippery when damp.
Material substitutions also change fit and classification. Keep the approved sample, material specification and claims together, and compare production gloves before shipment. A report for another glove design does not establish the performance of your order; arrange testing and certification around the intended protection.
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 shooting gloves from China?
The supplied tariff record lists 6% duty and a 0% suspension for textile gloves that are not knitted or crocheted. Confirm suspension eligibility with your customs broker. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded.
Do woven shooting gloves need CE or UKCA marking?
Agree the intended protection and supporting evidence before approving labels.
Are shooting gloves with leather palms in heading 6216?
Do not assume so. Give your customs broker the shell, palm and lining specification and a finished sample. Leather gloves fall under heading 4203; confirm the classification of mixed-material designs.
What should I check before accepting shooting gloves?
Check finger and thumb fit, seam bulk, damp grip, palm-patch adhesion and fold-back fastenings. Compare materials with the approved sample and match any protective reports to the supplied design.