Anyone know how to import cloths from Taiwan and China?
I wish to open a fashion shop, selling cloths.
But no experience on import export cloths.
Anyone know how to import cloths from Taiwan and China?
Will Malaysia government tax on it?
For importing, try looking for a manufacturer on www.alibaba.com. After negotiating prices, you will have to:
1. Find a logistics company to ship these goods into the U.S., prices on the transportation solely from overseas depends on the loading port and U.S. destination, amount of freight you have. Don’t forget to always purchase cargo insurance.
2. On the U.S. side, you’ll need to hire a Customs Broker to clear these shipments through U.S. Customs. Bare in mind that you will have to pay duties on these clothes depending on the fabric contents. This is the most basic step for importing.
As for export, foreign gov’t collects duties. It’s more complicated than impoting into the U.S. as sometimes ther are restrictions with the foreign gov’t. It’s would be good if you know anyone in Malaysia that works in the Int’l Logistics field to help you find out more about the Maylasian Customs criteria.
Hope this helps.
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There are actually a lot of wholesale retailers in the US who specialize in importing Asian fashions and selling them on to retailers. It’s much cheaper than importing directly as they get large discounts by buying in bulk. Larger than you could get as a small business.
If you live near a Chinatown then try asking around there, otherwise try websites like http://www.chinesewholesaler.com/.
References :
For importing, try looking for a manufacturer on http://www.alibaba.com. After negotiating prices, you will have to:
1. Find a logistics company to ship these goods into the U.S., prices on the transportation solely from overseas depends on the loading port and U.S. destination, amount of freight you have. Don’t forget to always purchase cargo insurance.
2. On the U.S. side, you’ll need to hire a Customs Broker to clear these shipments through U.S. Customs. Bare in mind that you will have to pay duties on these clothes depending on the fabric contents. This is the most basic step for importing.
As for export, foreign gov’t collects duties. It’s more complicated than impoting into the U.S. as sometimes ther are restrictions with the foreign gov’t. It’s would be good if you know anyone in Malaysia that works in the Int’l Logistics field to help you find out more about the Maylasian Customs criteria.
Hope this helps.
References :
Trans Trade, a US based freight forwarder/customs broker is looking for a manager for their soon to be opened air and ocean forwarding office in Hong Kong.
Ideal candidate will have experience managing a Hong Kong air and ocean freight forwarding business.
please send resume to Jack Finholm, Trans Trade,
jfinholm@transtrade.com