I have a problem regarding quota.
My supplier needs to apply for the export license for me so I can apply for the import license here in the UK. But the problem is that my supplier is saying that applying for the license is no problem but to get that we need to get quota.
The supplier is saying to me that they can’t get the quota for me because of the quantities I need.

Basically I need 5 export licenses. Below is the textile categories which I need export license for. Also I have stated quantity in each category.


Textile Category - 4
Quantity - 22
Number of style per category - 2

Textile Category - 5
Quantity - 205
Number of style per category - 15

Textile Category - 6
Quantity - 116
Number of style per category - 10

Textile Category - 7
Quantity - 43
Number of style per category - 7

Textile Category - 26
Quantity - 29
Number of style per category - 3

In total there’s 415 of ladies garments all mixed styles.

I just have some questions if anyone can answer them it would be most appreciated.

1. Where do the Chinese get or apply for the quota?

2. How many quotas do I need?

3. To obtain quota cost any money?

4. I understand that some china suppliers are selling quotas is it ok to buy from them?

5. When applying for quota is there any minimum order for the quotas?

Thank you

Faz
Opal Wear Ltd

Quoting from [faruk76]:

   I donot know the quota system in China: But you can apply for this and you will definitely get the allotment: this is small quantities only: Approach the authorities: You probelm, quota system will become an end soon for China: Other countreis are already freed from Quota

Replying to [faruk76]:
Have you got your quota for the right catogory? I think the quota system has been lifted. I did some cashmere export to UK without any problems. Anything I can help, please contact me www.bellecashmere.com. Good luck

thanks mate. i had this issue sorted out. have the goverment lifted the quota system now?

faz

Replying to [faruk76]:Quota was lifted globally in 2005 Jan

Quoting from [sriram]:


Replying to [faruk76]:Quota was lifted globally in 2005 Jan

FOR CHINA it is from 2008

Replying to [curdrice]: so does that mean if i buy clothes from china now i wont need any quotas?
so the only documents i would need from my supplier is a packing list and profoma invoice? what about the certificate of origin nd export licence?

thanks