Importing women's apparel to Florida
Post 1 of 26
I'm moving to Florida from Vancouver, Canada next month and wanted to get more information on the rules of importing from China to the Tampa/Miami area. Once I receive the products (mostly women's apparel and accessories), approx 80% will be used locally (in Florida) but the remaining portion will be exported from Florida into Western Canada for distribution. What's the best way for me to do this? Thanks in advance for your help!
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21 Jan 2008 02:55
Post 2 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]:Hello, I would suggest the U.S.Customs web site. I´m sure you can Google it. Also I would suggest that you find a good freight forwarder who has experience importing from China. Make sure that the items you are importing are not fake, that will save you from alot of problems.
Also I would like wish you good luck. I lived in Florida for 13 years before I moved to Ecuador. I worked in the Sarasota area for 11 years and the Miami area for 2 years. I still occasionally work out of my Fathers office in Venice, FL and each time I go there I´m sad to see how bad the economy is there. Small locally owned businesses and even some national chains are going out of business. A large amount of the people there ( approx 90% )do not have and disposable income.
Best of Luck,
David
Also I would like wish you good luck. I lived in Florida for 13 years before I moved to Ecuador. I worked in the Sarasota area for 11 years and the Miami area for 2 years. I still occasionally work out of my Fathers office in Venice, FL and each time I go there I´m sad to see how bad the economy is there. Small locally owned businesses and even some national chains are going out of business. A large amount of the people there ( approx 90% )do not have and disposable income.
Best of Luck,
David
21 Jan 2008 06:02
Post 3 of 26
Quoting from [smallindulgences]:
I'm moving to Florida from Vancouver, Canada next month and wanted to get more information on the rules of importing from China to the Tampa/Miami area. Once I receive the products (mostly women's apparel and accessories), approx 80% will be used locally (in Florida) but the remaining portion will be exported from Florida into Western Canada for distribution. What's the best way for me to do this? Thanks in advance for your help!
I an't tell from your post whether you have exprience in Canada in doing this and are just moving to Miami, or whether this is a new gig you want to start once you move to Miami.
If it is the former then you should already know the buying/shipping stuff. If it isn;t then you are about to discover how much fun (NOT!) is is to import clothing. The rules are crazy and as long as your arm. I don;t know them well but do know apparel (textiles in general) are about the most painful things you can import to the US. Quotas etc etc make life exciting.
The other thing you will need to remember is that shipping to Vnacouver and shipping to Miami is a whole different ball game. Last time I checked quickly a few weeks ago a Container into the west coast was about $1500.00..... into Miami was about $2200. So there is an added cost you need to keep in mind.
Also importing to the US then re-exporting back to Canada is quite possibly not a good idea. You import it to miami then ship it back to western canada you are looking at 3,000+ miles of freight costs! Might work out best to have 2 shipments. One to Miami and one to Vancouver.
You have a TON of researching to do on all this.
21 Jan 2008 10:01
Post 4 of 26
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21 Jan 2008 11:51
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Post 6 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]:I live in shenzhen, china. If you need my help, feel free to contact me via trademanager. There are lots of women apparel manufacturers in shenzhen.![[em17]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_shake_hands.gif)
23 Jan 2008 21:14
Post 7 of 26
I live in Korea, If you need goods from Korea,Central Asia email me business0865@yahoo.com
02 Feb 2008 00:05
Post 8 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]
1) Most of the women apparels imported from China are still under the quota system until end of 2008. But no one know wheteher the system will be extended or not. The below are some category which involoved quota for your reference.
ladies Cotton knitted blouse
polyester knitted blouse
cotton woven trouseres (including jeans)
polyester woven trouseres (including jeans)
ladies brassiers
ladies woven blouse
If you want to avoid the quota system, you may consider to import the apparels which are made with silk, Ramie, linen, wool or cashmere.
now te quota price is from USD 3.50/dozen - USD 10.00/dozen depends on which category.
Export procedure:
1) if the supplier provide both quota/ export lisence, then you don't have to worry about it. Otherwise, you have to buy it by your own.
2) If the supplier do not arrange the export customs formaility for you, you have to hire a forwarder in China, who will arrange the export customs formaility for you. It will cost around RMB 500/set.
3) For those items which are woven fabric, wool or cashmere, it need a commodity examine certificate, also known as commodity inspection certificate. Which cost from RMB 1,000 - 3,000 depends on the total value of the commodity.
4) For the sea-freight charges form China-Miami, it cost around USD 1,350/ 2,200. If less than a container, it will be around USD 45 - 60 / CBM.
5) If you quantity is less than 100 KGS per shipment, I suggest you to ship it by AIR. Contact some local Chinese forwarder, we all have some special rate of DHL / FEDERAL EXPRESS/ TNT, they can provide the full service, including the customs clearance in USA and delivery. FYI, most of the forwarder would have a special rate rather than you, the situation is same as hotel booking, the agent would have a better price than you.
6) If you are not familiar in customs clearance formaility, you better to hire a local broker in USA, as it involoved import lisence and the AMS information. IE, once you got the Quota/export license, Bill of Lading, you must send it to USA, and apply the import lisence from the US customs 3 days before the cargo arrival.
7) After the import license, then pay the duty, the duty of cotton fabric is cheaper than polyester. But the cost of cotton is more expensive than polyester.
8) when those procedure completed, just hire a truck to deliver your cargo.
For the Vancouver shipment, you better to seperate it, as apparels imported to Vancouver do not required Quota. The export/ import procedure is almost the same as US shipment, except the export license. The sea freight chares is around USD 40 - 65 / CBM.
Hopefully, my information is useful for you. If you need further information, you may leave me a msge here or send to my email: lampson@chinaasia.com.hk
1) Most of the women apparels imported from China are still under the quota system until end of 2008. But no one know wheteher the system will be extended or not. The below are some category which involoved quota for your reference.
ladies Cotton knitted blouse
polyester knitted blouse
cotton woven trouseres (including jeans)
polyester woven trouseres (including jeans)
ladies brassiers
ladies woven blouse
If you want to avoid the quota system, you may consider to import the apparels which are made with silk, Ramie, linen, wool or cashmere.
now te quota price is from USD 3.50/dozen - USD 10.00/dozen depends on which category.
Export procedure:
1) if the supplier provide both quota/ export lisence, then you don't have to worry about it. Otherwise, you have to buy it by your own.
2) If the supplier do not arrange the export customs formaility for you, you have to hire a forwarder in China, who will arrange the export customs formaility for you. It will cost around RMB 500/set.
3) For those items which are woven fabric, wool or cashmere, it need a commodity examine certificate, also known as commodity inspection certificate. Which cost from RMB 1,000 - 3,000 depends on the total value of the commodity.
4) For the sea-freight charges form China-Miami, it cost around USD 1,350/ 2,200. If less than a container, it will be around USD 45 - 60 / CBM.
5) If you quantity is less than 100 KGS per shipment, I suggest you to ship it by AIR. Contact some local Chinese forwarder, we all have some special rate of DHL / FEDERAL EXPRESS/ TNT, they can provide the full service, including the customs clearance in USA and delivery. FYI, most of the forwarder would have a special rate rather than you, the situation is same as hotel booking, the agent would have a better price than you.
6) If you are not familiar in customs clearance formaility, you better to hire a local broker in USA, as it involoved import lisence and the AMS information. IE, once you got the Quota/export license, Bill of Lading, you must send it to USA, and apply the import lisence from the US customs 3 days before the cargo arrival.
7) After the import license, then pay the duty, the duty of cotton fabric is cheaper than polyester. But the cost of cotton is more expensive than polyester.
8) when those procedure completed, just hire a truck to deliver your cargo.
For the Vancouver shipment, you better to seperate it, as apparels imported to Vancouver do not required Quota. The export/ import procedure is almost the same as US shipment, except the export license. The sea freight chares is around USD 40 - 65 / CBM.
Hopefully, my information is useful for you. If you need further information, you may leave me a msge here or send to my email: lampson@chinaasia.com.hk
02 Feb 2008 22:41
Post 9 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]:
hello,you can find a company which accept drop shipping,and the suppliers can sned the parcels to your clients from Canada,so you do not need sned them by yourself .
I would like to tell you that our company supply high quality brand name sport shoes, ,jeans,coats,jackets,hoodies,handbags,jewellery,etc.
we also accept drop shipping ,if you need ,please contact us.
welcome to our website for further information.
Cara
Putian Shuangxiong Co.,ltd
Website : http://www.cntradebest.com
MSN:cnptbest2@hotmail.com
Telephone no.: 86-594-2230003
Address: 76 wenxian road,chengxiang district,putian,fujian,chinaDear Mr Nick Gar
hello,you can find a company which accept drop shipping,and the suppliers can sned the parcels to your clients from Canada,so you do not need sned them by yourself .
I would like to tell you that our company supply high quality brand name sport shoes, ,jeans,coats,jackets,hoodies,handbags,jewellery,etc.
we also accept drop shipping ,if you need ,please contact us.
welcome to our website for further information.
Cara
Putian Shuangxiong Co.,ltd
Website : http://www.cntradebest.com
MSN:cnptbest2@hotmail.com
Telephone no.: 86-594-2230003
Address: 76 wenxian road,chengxiang district,putian,fujian,chinaDear Mr Nick Gar
22 Feb 2008 14:11
Post 10 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]:You can find a good freight agent,they can ship the goods where you want to.But notice:the policy of export to different country is different.You must well know before exporting them.
15 Mar 2008 20:17
Post 11 of 26
Replying to [smallindulgences]:
Hello,
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If you would like, We can help you to sourcing your products from China. and please read below completely.
We located in Dongguan city GD. China(between Shenzhen and Canton). We are representing a sourcing agent of team(not a trade company), also we stand on your side definitely for your benefit.. We have more than 9 years experiences in home appliance for Textile& lighting fixture & furnitures and electronic products industry. Relate to apparel /bag ,furnitures ,Decorative and commercial lighting with electronic accessories . Main products ship to US and Europe markets.
In order to save your busy working and cost in China. We can deal with completely your business in China and get gain for your company.
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Arrange shipment.
About sample or new designs, If you need, You can visit China which you choose new designs or we can send sampls to you.
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Skeyp:jackiemale2008
Hello,
This is Jackie lau. We are interesting your businesses and see your message on alibaba.com forums!
If you would like, We can help you to sourcing your products from China. and please read below completely.
We located in Dongguan city GD. China(between Shenzhen and Canton). We are representing a sourcing agent of team(not a trade company), also we stand on your side definitely for your benefit.. We have more than 9 years experiences in home appliance for Textile& lighting fixture & furnitures and electronic products industry. Relate to apparel /bag ,furnitures ,Decorative and commercial lighting with electronic accessories . Main products ship to US and Europe markets.
In order to save your busy working and cost in China. We can deal with completely your business in China and get gain for your company.
Our agent service as below :
Collect and audit supplier.
Manage suppliers and delivery time on time
Quote price. Forward quotation from suppliers.
Check sample and mid-production Pre-shipment inspections for quality control.
We have experience in professional products structure and UL. CE. CSA. RoHS. Of safety certification. And provide sample and inspection goods report to you.
Arrange shipment.
About sample or new designs, If you need, You can visit China which you choose new designs or we can send sampls to you.
We welcome you to visit us and suppliers. We would like to book hotel and other service for you.
Base on above our working, You should pay 5% agent commission for payment of goods. It's cheap and cost-effective! We are glad to have a long term cooperation with you. And provided a quality products ans best service to you!
If you are interesting our service . Please send emails to jackie at millenarianism-sourcing.cn or maggie at millenarianism-sourcing.cn .
We are Looking forward to hear from you.
Best Regard & Sincerely!
Jackie lau
Skeyp:jackiemale2008
21 Mar 2008 03:28