Market Overview
Why UK Buyers Choose Indian Terry Towels
India is one of the UK's largest textile import origins, with Indian terry towels supplying major British hotel chains, supermarket retailers, and specialist wholesalers. Post-Brexit, UK buyers have increased direct sourcing from India as EU import channels have become more complex.
UK–India trade in textiles exceeded £1.2 billion in 2024
12% UK Global Tariff on cotton terry towels (HS 6302.60)
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 widely required by UK retail buyers
GOTS required for any organic cotton claim on UK market
Sterling pricing available on request for UK buyers
Import Duty
12%
UK Global Tariff on HS 6302.60
Sea Freight Transit
21–26 days
Cochin → Felixstowe/Southampton
Air Freight
3–5 days
For samples or urgent orders
Compliance
Certifications Required by UK Retail Buyers
UK buyers have among the strictest certification requirements in global textile sourcing. Anabyn meets them all.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Certifies no harmful substances in finished textiles. Required by most UK hotel procurement and major retail chains.
GOTS Certified
Global Organic Textile Standard - required for any organic cotton claim in UK retail under the Advertising Standards Authority guidelines.
UK Textile Labelling
All products comply with UK Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012 - fibre content, care symbols, country of origin.
HS Code 6302.60
Correct UK Tariff classification with 12% Global Tariff rate. We provide the correct commodity code on all commercial invoices.
Import Documentation
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and EORI-ready documentation for UK customs.
AQL 2.5 Inspection
Every shipment inspected to AQL 2.5 standard - the same level required by John Lewis, Next, and major UK hotel procurement.
Bathrobes & Dressing Gowns
Bathrobes & Dressing Gowns for UK Buyers
UK hotel and spa buyers search for both "bathrobe" and "dressing gown" - Anabyn supplies terry, waffle and velour robes under either name, with the same specialist-unit programme and OEKO-TEX certification as our towels and bed linen, from 200 pcs trial per style/colour.
Bathrobes are classified separately from towels and bed linen for customs purposes (HS headings 6107/6207/6208, depending on construction and gender cut, not a single code) - confirm the exact heading for your shipment with your freight forwarder.
Full bathrobe specificationsConstruction
Terry · Waffle · Velour
400–600 GSM terry, 280–450 GSM waffle
Trial MOQ
200 pcs
Per style/colour
Certification
OEKO-TEX 100
Verifiable at oeko-tex.com
Logistics
Shipping from India to UK
Port of Departure
Cochin or Vizhinjam
Kerala, India
UK Port Options
Felixstowe / Southampton
Major UK container ports
Sea Freight
22–28 days
FCL & LCL available
Incoterms
FOB · CIF · CFR
All standard terms
Documentation included with every UK shipment: Commercial Invoice (HS 6302.60), Packing List, Bill of Lading, FIEO Certificate of Origin, Oeko-Tex/GOTS certificates (where applicable), AQL inspection report, and UK Textile Labelling compliance declaration.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for UK Buyers
Ready to Supply the UK Market?
Share your GSM, size, and volume requirements. We will respond with a formal quotation within 24 hours.
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