Tips for Buyers:
United States Importing and Exporting Apparel:
Always check with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection before importing or exporting
apparel and textiles from the United States
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/
Tips
1. When you post your profile on B2BAD site, be specific what you are looking to
purchase include details such as: date needed, sizes, color, lot sizes, your location,
prices, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and any pertinent information that a seller
would have questions about. This will minimize the amount of e-mails you will get
from sellers, thus saving you time and money.
2. It is the Importers responsibility to clear all goods from U.S. Customs. You
must pay tariffs and have the right paperwork attached to release your goods. It
is the foreign exporter's responsibility to make sure the correct documents are
included with the shipment. If you hire a broker, they will take care of all the
requirements, for a fee. If you are exporting from the U.S., you must obtain a license,
the government has strict guidelines and quotas on all goods transported out of
the country. Please see the link above.
3. When purchasing Brand Apparel, you must be sure that it is approved from the
brand company or you could risk having your items pulled at customs. Some manufacturers
are licensed to release factory brand apparel, but it is your responsibility to
make sure that the merchandise is legit.
TOP TERMS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Importing Glossary:
Bill of Lading: A detailed bill that lists the terms of the contract
between the company shipping and the company that is transporting the goods.
Duty: (ad valorem duties) Customs places a tax on goods that are
imported into the US. This is based on the actual value of the goods, weight and
the amount importing.
F.O.B: Free On Board: Example F.O.B Virginia. The seller in the
US would pay for the fees entailed for shipping your items from Virginia and onto
the destination.
Freight Forwarder: An independent company that handles all the
shipping and requirements for the goods that are purchased and exported. They charge
a fee for their service.
Letter Of Credit: A bank issues a document to the buyer for goods
they are purchasing. This allows the seller to withdraw a set amount of money. If
the buyer does not receive the goods, they do not transfer the funds to the seller.
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