As we all know that food, clothes, and a house are the basic needs of every person in the 21st century. And specifically, Clothes which have now become our identity and a sign of showing our lifestyle standards in the so-called society.

The export of textiles from India reached $17 Billion in the year 2021 and provides employment to about 45 million people in the world.

Indian garments consider a very high demand in the USA and around the world, because of their authenticity and handmade artwork.

Indian silk sarees and woolen clothes are the best-selling Indian products in the USA.

Clothing

Shipments of clothing/fabrics/garments/textiles, other than samples and personal shipments require No-Objection Certificate from the Textile Ministries of India. 3-4 days of delays may occur.

A certificate of origin and laboratory test certificate from an accredited laboratory in the origin country or territory is required.

India comes out in 3rd place among the world’s largest exporters of textiles and garments.

Export Clothing to the United States

The export procedures to the US are not very complex. However; basic compliance to terms, conditions, and regulations needs strict adherence.

Key Points for Clothing Exporters to the US

1) Ensure that the terms and conditions must be in line with the US standards and that the risk delivery and payment terms are agreed upon well in advance.

2) Keep scope for changes in labeling and safety measures as per the local regulations.

3) Get a consensus on who pays for transportation during risk transfers.

4) Always and only transact through a registered customs broker.

5) Try to secure full advance payment for large consignments.

Cost Effective Transportation

As reaffirmed through market research, transportation by sea is considered to be the most effective. This is especially true for complex consignments and big orders. Supplying in bulk is always beneficial as it results in cost minimization.

Advantages of engaging a customs broker

Market research explains that the single most advantage of engaging custom brokers is their ability to facilitate the customs clearing process. Some things to consider about customs brokers:

• Customs Brokers are registered and licensed with the US Customs and Border Protection.

• They serve in a role of a communicator between the exporter, importer, and issuing agency.

• They serve in a role of a communicator between the exporter, importer, and issuing agency.

• The Customs Brokers are allowed to contact or submit documents to other government agencies if such a need arises.

• During goods clearance, the customs brokers are expected to maintain all the necessary documents, customs duties, taxes, and fees.

• A textile broker can also arrange various other procedures like preparing documentation for your shipment as also checking visa requirements for a customer.

Market Entry Strategy Needs

In order to increase sales, you might need to either build a competent market entry strategy in-house or engage an external service provider in executing your market research plan.

Different Rules for Online and Offline Sales

It must be kept in mind that export rules relating to legal aspects, payment methods, and sales tax/use tax differ for online and retail stores from those for offline sales.

The usual practice has been that the seller bears the cost of transportation and risk unless stated otherwise and subject to mutual agreement.

Documents required Exporting Product to the USA

•            Air Waybill
  
•           Bill of Lading
•      Certificate of Origin
  
•          Commercial Invoice
•          Dock/Warehouse Receipt
•          Export License
•          Export Packing List

 Five Tips for importing goods to the US

1. Search the laws, trade barriers, and tariffs 

Basically, you want to make sure what you’re doing is legal before you try and do it in order to avoid any kind of trouble. It’s depending on you to become familiar with the legislation relevant to your business and products, including relevant trade barriers and tariffs. Trade barriers can include things like licenses and quotas for specific products (here we can say clothes) to protect local companies and economies. Tariffs are a tax on exported or imported products, designed to safeguard the domestic industry.

2. Make real trade relations in the export country

 It’s important to make relationships with these people to ensure that they can be trusted and are meeting the standard of service required of them. It’s a good idea to arrange an in-person meeting to make sure everything is in order. It can help to give you peace of mind and it’s also good practice to make a personal connection with your business partners.

3. Engage an expert 

Importing bulk goods to the US is a lot more serious than running a simple eCommerce store. You should consider hiring an expert to guide you throughout the process, rather than solely relying on YouTube tutorials or blog articles like this one.

4. Keep the required licenses, bonds, and permits

Depending on what you’re importing to the US like clothes, you may be required to obtain a specific license or permit. Again, you have to consider tip 3 above when dealing with licenses, bonds, and permits for importing to the US.

Additionally, you will have to obtain a customs bond, which can be either single-entry or continuous. If you are planning to import goods to the US regularly, then a continuous customs bond is required to be needed.

5. Educate yourself 

Running a business - especially one that involves importing goods to the US - requires ongoing education and training. You can learn by doing, but if you want to avoid beginner mistakes then you can take short online courses or read widely to ensure you have a good understanding of how to import goods to the US. This resource on the US Customs and Border Protection website is a good place to start.

You can contact us for exporting clothes from India to the USA or any other country:

• International Export Marketplace
• International Export Courier Company.