CLOTHING
Down jacket
As a common clothing product, down jackets have some specific requirements during transportation, such as vacuum packaging and sealed packaging to ensure that the down jackets are not damaged, contaminated or leaked during transportation.
Casual Clothing
Everyday fashion casual wear is also called casual wear. It includes suit jackets, denim jackets, trousers, skirts, shirts, dresses, etc. Some countries (such as the United States and the European Union) may impose anti-dumping duties on clothing products from certain countries. These taxes are to prevent clothing products from low-cost countries from being dumped in the market and affecting local producers.
Sportswear
Sportswear, including footwear, sports down jackets, clothes for sports activities or physical exercise. For lightweight sportswear, vacuum packaging and compression bags can reduce volume and help reduce shipping costs.
Issues that need attention in international transportation of clothing
When shipping clothing internationally, there are many details that require special attention to ensure that the goods are delivered safely and on time, and to reduce unnecessary costs. Here are some key points.
1. Understand the regulations and requirements of the target country
Tariffs and import regulations:
Different countries may have different import requirements for textiles and clothing. You need to understand the tax rates, quotas, and prohibited or restricted items of the target country.
Label requirements:
Many countries require clothing labels to include information such as the country of production, material composition, and washing instructions to ensure compliance with regulations.
2. Choose the right mode of transportation
Air transport:
Fast speed, suitable for high-value or urgent delivery orders, but the cost is higher.
Sea transport:
Suitable for large-volume clothing transportation, low cost, but longer time.
Intermodal transport
Combining land, air or sea transport can optimize time and cost.
3. Packaging and protection
Moisture and moisture:
Clothing may be affected by moisture during transportation, and moisture-proof bags or vacuum packaging should be used.
Anti-squeeze:
Choose suitable boxes and cushioning materials to prevent clothing from being crushed or deformed during transportation.
Convenient sorting:
Clearly mark the classification of goods and order information to facilitate customs clearance and destination sorting.
4.Document and document preparation
Commercial invoice:
Contains description of goods, quantity, unit price and total price.
Packing list:
Details the packaging information of the goods.
Proof of origin: may be required in some countries.
Bill of lading or waybill
As proof of ownership and transportation
5. Choose a reliable logistics partner
Find a freight forwarding company familiar with clothing transportation and make sure they have experience in handling international clothing transportation.
Make sure the logistics company provides real-time tracking services so that you can keep abreast of the dynamics of the goods.
6. Insurance purchase
Purchase appropriate transportation insurance for clothing to prevent loss, damage or delay and reduce economic losses.
7. Control transportation time
Arrange transportation time in advance according to seasonal demand or promotion plan to avoid delayed delivery due to holidays or peak seasons.
8. Environmental considerations
Use recyclable materials for packaging to reduce environmental impact.
Choose a transportation method with lower carbon emissions to respond to the trend of green supply chain.
By paying attention to the above details, the efficiency and quality of international clothing transportation can be effectively improved while reducing risks and costs.
GB INTL FREIGHT AGENCY
CHINA’S LEADING AND EXPERIENCED FREIGHT FORWARDING TEAM
