I am living in UK and intend to import dresses (duty code 62044300.90) from China. I have been told that I need import licence. To get this licence, apparently I need an original export licence from my supplier in China as a support.

Anyone here can help me and explain how does it work. In my case,some dresses need quota, some don't. But they all under 62044300.90. So do I need to apply for import licence for both of them in UK?

Also My clients in UK order dresses from me once in a while, and only 1-2 pieces each time. And because the dresses are mostly made to order in China, therefore I only make order to my supplier after I get the order from my client. The question is that, do I have to apply import licence everytime where I import or I can do it once in a year, then each time when I import, I take away the quality from my import

Hope my questions will not be too confusing to you. Any information about import licence for textile from China to UK will be very helpful for me

Thanks a lot

Replying to [ninilisa]:
Not sure

Replying to [ninilisa]:

The quota and licence requirements are two different things.

Certain commodity codes may require you to obtain an import licence. You can contact the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) in the UK and quote the commodity code to determine if you need a licence to import that item. There is probably more information on the DTI website (search DTI) and there is also information on import / export at www.hmrc.gov.uk.

The quota system is a trade quota whereby, across the EU, a certain level of goods under certain commodity codes can be imported at reduced rates of duty. This quota is used on a first come - first served basis across the EU generally. Once the quota has expired or been used up, the normal duty rates will apply. More information on quota's can be found at www.hmrc.gov.uk and how to benefit from the quota....I understand that in some instances you pay the full duty on import and then make a claim for the excess duty above the reduced rate.

I am not sure how to find quota details...but I'll keep looking.

Regards

Skedgey

Replying to [ninilisa]:

Skedgey, Thank you for your answer. You mentioned about quota relating to reduced duty rate, However, I think in my case, it is actually about quantity quota.

I checked DIT website and called them for more information. Basicly regarding to import textile from China to UK, there are totally 10 catalories' of items need import licence. For example, lady dresses which are made of cotton or man-made fabrics need licence. But if the dress is made of silk, then it doesn't.

Usually supplier will arrange the export licence for the clients from the original country. However, they will not be willing to give out more quantity quotas than the actual amount of ordering.

Replying to [ninilisa]:
Hi
I need to check the export licence side - that is a bit trickier but regarding the quota, it is indeed a quantity quota but what is says is that X number of units of Y tonnes of whatever it maybe, can be imported into the EU, in a certain period of time at a certain rate. Once the period expires or, a quota quantity has been used, the normal rate of duty applies.

Good luck with your venture

Quoting from [ninilisa]:

But there is no need for import quota or license if you import from otehr countiries like India: The certification " GSP' is enough:

Replying to [ninilisa]:

We can help you now.

Because we were working on this problem before.

and We now bought quotas from our partner company
and have good resource to export textile from China.

Thanks for attention
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one of the best in China

Replying to [ninilisa]:
I would advise you to ask the "China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)
www.cbbc.org
www.cbbc.org.cn ........>China offices ! with contact's and advise ..

I would also add that a best bet for you is to contact and ask a Freight forwarder?

Best of luck to you...

Replying to [ninilisa]:
Hallo Ninilisa
Why are you buying cloths from China with a lot this importing troubles. By everything better and no needs of import licences here in my coutry PORTUGAL, very near, just 2 hours distance and a great level of quality, prices atractive. Please phone me 00351934419593. Bye

Yes, you are right. If you import from China, you shall to get the textile licence. The Chinese exporter will supply you this textile certificate but they will add the cost of the licence and the product will be expensive for you.but if you import from Pakistan, nosuch Certificate is required for you. Please be sure.


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Replying to [ninilisa]:

Because your order is soo small, it would seem in your best interest to order the dresses from another country (Philippines, Thailand, Portugual, or Pakistan). Your volume is too small for the time and trouble it will take. This is a clasic case of working smarter and not harder and you will achieve the same results.

regards,
James
WDC Intl Inc