{"id":3392,"date":"2013-12-11T10:05:52","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T10:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2023-01-04T14:29:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T14:29:15","slug":"us-duty-rate-for-clothes-imported-from-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/us-duty-rate-for-clothes-imported-from-china\/","title":{"rendered":"US Duty rate for clothes imported from China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>China is the leading exporter of textiles on the globe. Recently Chinese labor costs have risen; the cost of raw materials also has increased. However, Chinese suppliers can still provide better quality products at lower prices when selling in bulk. What is the general US duty rate for clothes imported from China?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing clothes from China \u2013 production areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Textiles are mainly produced in the east of China, in provinces <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-jiangsu-province-china\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>. Some of the biggest manufacturers are in <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-shandong-province-china\/\">Shandong<\/a> provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check manufacturers in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guangzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dongguan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quanzhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xiamen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shenzhen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wuhan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qingdao.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing clothes from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2180 lazyload\" width=\"700\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing clothes from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2180 lazyload\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/importing-clothes-from-china-manufacturers.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing clothes from China \u2013 trade fairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get the best deal, consider attending a trade show. During such trade shows, you can find new business partners and get familiar with manufactured goods. Below is a list of trade fairs held in China focused on clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shenzhen International Brand Underwear Fair<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Shenzhen Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Shenzhen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siuf.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">siuf.com\/en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIUF focuses on the underwear industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics Fair<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Shenzhen World Exhibition &amp; Convention Center, Shenzhen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/intertextile-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com\/shenzhen\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">intertextile-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com\/shenzhen\/en.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the most famous tradeshows that focuses on textiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: National Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Shanghai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolkidsfashion.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">coolkidsfashion.com\/en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tradeshow focused on kids\u2019 fashion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hong Kong Fashion Week Spring\/Summer<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Hong Kong Convention &amp; Exhibition Center, Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hkfashionweekfw-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">event.hktdc.com\/fair\/hkfashionweekfw-en\/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Fashion-Week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main categories of the tradeshow are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>bags, handbags &amp; accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clothing\/garments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eyewear &amp; accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fashion accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shoes &amp; accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>textiles, fabrics &amp; yarns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">US duty rate for clothes imported from China<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment of customs duties is necessary if you import goods that are valued at $200 and above. The current rates of duty are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HTS<\/a>. Below you can find the list of clothing items and their rates of duty in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commodity name \u2013 US duty rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jackets imported as parts of suits of cotton (6104.19.60.10) \u2013 9.4% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s or girls&#8217; overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair (6102.10.00.00) \u2013 55.9\u00a2\/kg + 16.4% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles of wool or fine animal hair (6111.90.05.10) \u2013 13.6% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trousers, breeches, and shorts of artificial fibers (6111.90.10.00) \u2013 14.9% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunsuits, playsuits and wash suits (6111.90.50.10) \u2013 14.9% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men\u2019s or boys\u2019 cotton tracksuits (6112.11.00.10) \u2013 14.9% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s or girls\u2019 shirts of artificial fibers (6112.19.10.40) \u2013 28.2% + 7.5%<em> <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men&#8217;s or boys&#8217; trousers containing at least 70% of silk (6112.19.40.50) \u2013 3.5% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Babies\u2019 cotton dresses (6209.20.10.00) \u2013 11.8% + 7.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather anoraks (4203.10.40.10) \u2013 6% + 25%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the ongoing US-China trade war, some goods imported from China to the US are subject to an additional tariff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing clothes from China \u2013 importer\u2019s responsibilities (US)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things you must bear in mind when importing clothes to the US:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>apparel has to have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/tips-advice\/business-center\/guidance\/clothes-captioning-complying-care-labeling-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">care label<\/a> (listing fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer identity, and care instructions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>check the flammability requirements for textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/childrens-product-certificate\/\">Children\u2019s Product Certificate<\/a> for clothing for children under the age of 12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are making the first deal with your supplier, do not forget to have <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">due diligence<\/a> conducted beforehand. Make sure that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/category\/certificates-and-documents\/\">complete documentation<\/a> for the import process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in importing other goods from China, check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/tag\/import-from-china\/\">posts<\/a> on that topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/import-of-clothing-from-china-to-the-eu\/\">Importing clothing to the EU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/guangzhou-fabric-market\/\">Guangzhou fabric market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/region-of-jeans-production-in-china\/\">Region of jeans production in China<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/textile-production-area-in-china\/\">Textile production area in China<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/childrens-clothing-production-area-in-china\/\">Children\u2019s clothing production area in China<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China is the leading exporter of textiles on the globe. Recently Chinese labor costs have risen; the cost of raw materials also has increased. 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