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Clothing → United Kingdom

Requires UKCA marking (replacing CE) + UK EORI + UK VAT; packaging requires EPR registration

Lead time 3-6 weeks
Cost range £1,500-6,000
HS code 6109
Duty rate 12%
VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 14057.2-2026 GB/T 放射性污染表面去污 第2部分:纺织品去污剂的试验方法 2026
GB/T 45068.2-2025 GB/T 数字化试衣 系统性能评估 第2部分:虚拟服装表示 2025
GB/T 20384-2024 GB/T 纺织品 氯化苯和氯化甲苯类化合物的测定 2024
GB/T 2910.9-2024 GB/T 纺织品 定量化学分析 第9部分:醋酯纤维与某些其他纤维的混合物(苯甲醇法) 2024
GB/T 12705.1-2024 GB/T 纺织品 防钻绒性试验方法 第1部分:摩擦法 2024
GB/T 28189-2023 GB/T 纺织品 多环芳烃的测定 2023
GB/T 37977.49-2023 GB/T 静电学 第4-9部分:特定应用中的标准试验方法 服装 2023
GB/T 42705-2023 GB/T 纺织品 苯残留量的测定 2023

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
UKCA marking Replaced CE after Brexit; mandatory from 2025 Required
UK EORI Required for UK customs clearance Required
UK VAT GB tax ID registration required Required
UK Packaging EPR Registration with the Environment Agency required Required
UKRP UK authorized representative required Conditional

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is the difference between UKCA and CE?
UKCA is the post-Brexit UK certification, replacing CE from 2025.
Is a UK EORI required?
Yes. A UK EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance.
What is the UK VAT rate?
Standard 20%; reduced 5% for certain goods.
How do I register for Packaging EPR?
Register with the UK Environment Agency (EA); fees are based on packaging material weight.
Is a UK representative required?
Non-UK companies must appoint a UKRP (UK Responsible Person).

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