Receiving goods from china

[Owl27]

Hi there, im looking to start my own clothing range. Ive had a sample off a manufacture in china. Im looking to place an order of a 100 pcs to start ans im just wondering if ill have to pay any inport tax on the goods? And if so how much?

Thanks

 

[Mike Foulds]

Hi. Yes. Where these will no longer be samples, and are for sale, import duty and vat will be applicable. The amount and percentage used to calculate will be based on the value of the goods, the fabric used and the tyype of goods. I can advise further if you would like.

 

[Owl27]

Yes please if you could

Hi. Yes. Where these will no longer be samples, and are for sale, import duty and vat will be applicable. The amount and percentage used to calculate will be based on the value of the goods, the fabric used and the tyype of goods. I can advise further if you would like.

Yes please if you could. The amount will be around $720 and they will be caps. If that makes it any better for you to give me a more accurate figure.

Thanks

 

[Mike Foulds]

HI, happy to. Do you know the material the caps are made of? I will then check the customs tariff and suggest a commodity code (This is only a suggestion, not a definite classification). Could you also advise if you've booked the freight, and the cost, as that would need to be included in the calculation. If not, I would be happy to quote and offer. Mike

 

[GraemeL]

I would guess that 100 caps would fit into a small box and would be air-freighted. The courier would then be charging you the import duty, freight, insurance and VAT on all of those.

To be honest, if you are dealing with someone who is going to take an order of 100 caps, it is 99% certain that they are not the manufacturer.

You will find tariff codes and duty % here https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/trade-tariff/sections . Never allow someone else to work out your tariff code without you checking it carefully as it is you who will be liable for incorrect declarations. My best guess is that its 6504000000 which has zero duty .

 

[Mike Foulds]

Hi, the advice above is right for the classification on the product, at the end of the day, it's always the responsibility of the importer to insure the tariff code is correct. 100 caps will indeed be a small shipment, so if it's a courier, then the courier does normally arrange the clearance. If larger, then it's a different kettle of fish!

 

[CarlosTorres]

Hi. Yes. Where these will no longer be samples, and are for sale, import duty and vat will be applicable. The amount and percentage used to calculate will be based on the value of the goods, the fabric used and the tyype of goods. I can advise further if you would like.

Thanks for recommendation of best solution. I was also looking for best outcome I can get from my investment.

 

[MOIC]

$7.20 per cap seems a very high amount to pay.

Have you compared costs with other suppliers?

 

[Ecowritingtablet]

almost no chinese factories will produce like 100 pcs order to you. they may well sell you stock.

 

[Maple Sourcing]

It's hard to judge if $7.20 is too much or not, without knowing the quality level. It looks to me that the products are with private logo (as I see "im looking to start my own clothing range"), in that case, the unit price will be significantly higher as 100 is a tiny quantity.

To use a shipping agent and arrange cheap courier (such as UPS Economy) sounds like a good option, the courier will handle customs clearance for you, and bill you if duties/VAT are applicable. If you get the right HS code, you will be able to check the duties rate online.