Sourcing woven taekwondo uniforms from China
Woven taekwondo uniforms from China carry 12% UK duty across the selected cotton and man-made fibre lines, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed. Fibre composition labels are required. Specify the collar, kicking room and wash performance before production. Cambridge China Bridge sources woven taekwondo uniforms.
12% duty on the selected uniform lines
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 6211 covers tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments. This guide concerns woven taekwondo uniforms within the other-garment family. The table gives cotton and man-made fibre lines for classification checks against the actual garment, rather than treating every taekwondo uniform as having the same code.
All selected lines carry 12% duty for goods from China. The supplied facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for these lines. They attach import controls on cat and dog fur and seal products, plus an export control on cat and dog fur. Imports and exports of cat and dog fur products are banned. Seal products imported into Great Britain for trade must have a seal catch certificate; confirm eligibility and customs documentation with your broker.
Specify textile-only fabric and trims, and give your broker the composition, woven construction, cut and details of how the garments are supplied. Confirm the commodity code before ordering. For the wider heading context, see woven karate uniforms.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's or boys' other cotton garments, for woven taekwondo uniforms | 6211 32 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Men's or boys' other man-made fibre garments, for woven taekwondo uniforms | 6211 33 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's or girls' other cotton garments, for woven taekwondo uniforms | 6211 42 90 00 | 12% | None |
| Women's or girls' other man-made fibre garments, for woven taekwondo uniforms | 6211 43 90 00 | 12% | None |
Specify the collar, fabric and kicking room
Define the pullover or opening-front design, collar shape and colour, woven fabric construction, fibre blend, fabric weight and finish. Set sleeve and trouser lengths, chest width, crotch depth, gusset shape and waistband construction against a measured size chart. State whether belts are included and where club embroidery belongs. Agree the intended club or competition use with the buyer before approving artwork.
Approve a sample while the wearer raises their arms, squats and kicks. Check collar comfort, shoulder movement and crotch freedom. Agree wash instructions and acceptable changes in fit, whiteness and collar colour after washing. The fibre composition must appear on the label. UK businesses importing or selling consumer products are responsible for their safety; review children's waist cords and any loose attachments as part of that assessment.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 500 woven cotton taekwondo uniforms; 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 and washing: compare bulk fabric with the approved sample, check opacity and handle, and wash a finished garment to assess shrinkage, twisting and colour transfer from the collar.
Fit and movement: measure every supplied size against the agreed chart; check shoulder reach, crotch clearance, trouser length and waistband recovery during squats and kicks.
Seams and branding: pull and flex underarm, gusset and crotch seams; inspect skipped stitches, seam opening, collar attachment, embroidery backing and logo placement.
Labels and packing: match fibre labels to the agreed composition, check size labels against garment measurements, confirm matching tops and trousers, and inspect for dampness or staining. Arrange quality inspection against the approved sample.
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What goes wrong
A uniform can fit when standing but pull across the shoulders or split at the crotch during a kick. Substituted fabric can become transparent, shrink unevenly or twist after washing. A dark collar can stain the white body, while dense embroidery can pucker the chest or leave rough backing against the skin.
Size labels alone do not establish fit. Keep an approved measured sample and agree the size breakdown, wash checks and seam checks before production. Inspect finished garments with the intended movements, then compare washed samples with the original measurements before accepting the batch.
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 taekwondo uniforms from China?
The selected cotton and man-made fibre lines carry 12% duty. The supplied tariff facts list no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for those lines.
Do taekwondo uniforms need fibre composition labels?
Yes. Textile labels must show fibre content. Check the label against the agreed fabric composition and keep it legible after washing.
Which sample checks matter for a taekwondo uniform?
Check collar comfort, shoulder reach, crotch freedom and waistband recovery while squatting and kicking. Wash the sample to check shrinkage, twisting and collar colour transfer.
How should I specify sizes for a club order?
Use garment measurements with agreed tolerances and a written size breakdown. Approve samples across the size range rather than relying only on the supplier's height-based size labels.