From first quote to sealed container — exactly how sampling, deposits, production, and payment work. No hidden fees, no surprises. The $100 sample fee is fully refunded when you place a bulk order of 30+ pieces.
Send your spec or tech pack. Quote back within 1 business day. We routinely sign a mutual NDA before reviewing proprietary designs.
$100 sample fee, ready in 7-10 days. Fully refunded — credited off your invoice — when you place a bulk production order of 30+ pieces.
30% deposit confirms your order and starts production. MOQ 10 pieces per style (mix colors and sizes). Ships in 25-35 days after deposit for a typical 30-200 piece run, by quantity and complexity. Rush production up to 1,000 pieces in about 2 weeks with a 25% expedite fee.
AQL 2.5 pre-shipment audit with photo + video for your remote approval. Remaining 70% balance due before shipment. Goods ship EXW.
The numbers that matter, before you commit
Standard wire transfer for deposit and balance. Bank details on your proforma invoice.
Accepted for samples and smaller orders. Convenient for first-time buyers and sample fees.
Order protection through Alibaba — an extra layer of security, ideal for first-time buyers.
Import duty is the last line on the landed-cost sheet and the one most often left off a quote. This is how responsibility splits under each set of terms we offer. We do not publish rates here: duty rates change by destination and by date, so every quote states the rate applied on the day it is issued.
| Responsibility | EXW (default) | FOB Ningbo | DAP / DDU (delivered, duty unpaid) | DDP (delivered, duty paid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export clearance in China | Your forwarder (we hand over documents) | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR |
| Inland to port & port charges | You | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR |
| Main freight (sea / air) | You | You | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR |
| Import clearance filing | You / your broker | You / your broker | You / your broker | PTOUTWEAR's partner broker |
| Import duty & tariffs | You | You | You | PTOUTWEAR (built into the unit price) |
| Import VAT / GST | You | You | You | Stated per quote — see note below |
| Delivery to your door | You | You | PTOUTWEAR | PTOUTWEAR |
| Risk transfers to you | At our factory gate | On board the vessel at Ningbo | At your named address, before unloading | At your named address, cleared |
| Importer of record | You | You | You | Our partner broker, or you where local law requires a resident importer |
DAP and DDU describe the same split in practice: we deliver, you clear and pay duty. DDU is the older term; DAP is the current Incoterms® term. Import VAT / GST under DDP is handled differently by destination — some markets let a non-resident seller pay it, others require the local importer to account for it — so the quote states which applies.
Duty is assessed on the HTS classification of the garment (woven outerwear and trousers sit in Chapter 62) and on the country of origin. Rates on China-origin apparel have changed several times since 2025 and can change between quote and shipment, so we quote DDP against the rate in force on the quote date and state it on the proforma invoice. Under EXW or FOB the duty is yours at the rate in force on the entry date. Your broker needs our commercial invoice, packing list, fabric composition and origin declaration; we provide all four.
Duty follows the Combined Nomenclature (CN) code and applies across all member states; import VAT is charged at the rate of the member state of entry and is normally recoverable by a VAT-registered importer. You need an EORI number to import. Under DDP we clear through a partner broker at the port of entry — Rotterdam and Hamburg are the routes we run most — and the quote states whether import VAT is paid by us or accounted for by you. See our EU DDP customs guide and the Ningbo-to-Rotterdam DDP walkthrough.
Duty is assessed by the CBSA on the tariff classification and origin; GST, and HST or PST where the province applies it, is charged at import. A Canadian importer normally needs a business number with an import account. Under DDP our partner broker files the entry and the quote states how GST/HST is handled; under EXW or FOB your broker files and you pay duty and tax at entry.
Duty follows the Australian tariff classification and origin, and GST is charged on the taxable importation. A registered importer can usually claim the GST back on its BAS. Under DDP our partner broker lodges the import declaration and the quote states whether GST is paid by us or deferred to you; under EXW or FOB, you lodge and pay.
Under EXW, FOB and DAP/DDU the duty is yours at whatever rate applies on the day the goods enter your country. We give you the HS code, origin and fabric composition up front so your broker can check the rate before you place the order, and we will flag a known change if we see one coming.
Under DDP the unit price is built on the rate in force on the quote date, and that date is written on the proforma invoice. If the rate changes before the goods are entered, we tell you before shipment and agree in writing how the difference is handled — re-quote, split, or switch the order to DAP so you clear it yourself. We do not absorb a rate change silently and we do not surprise you with it at the door.
It depends on the terms. Under EXW (our default) and FOB, you pay duty and import tax in your country through your own broker. Under DAP/DDU we deliver to your address and you still clear and pay duty. Under DDP we build the duty into the unit price and our partner broker clears the goods. The quote always states which terms apply and, for DDP, the duty rate used and the date it was taken.
Both deliver to your address. Under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) we pay the import duty and clear customs, so the price you see is the landed price. Under DAP — the current name for what many buyers still call DDU, Delivered Duty Unpaid — we deliver but you clear customs and pay the duty and import tax yourself. DDP costs more per unit and removes surprises; DAP is cheaper per unit and puts the customs work on your side.
No. Rates depend on the tariff classification of the exact garment, the country of origin and the date of entry, and they have changed several times since 2025 for China-origin apparel. Publishing a number here would be wrong within months. We state the rate applied on every DDP quote and give you the HS code, origin and fabric composition so your broker can verify it for EXW or FOB orders.
Commercial invoice, packing list, fabric composition per style, country-of-origin declaration and the HS code we classify the garment under. Bill of lading or air waybill comes from the carrier. If your market requires a specific certificate or test report for apparel, tell us at quote stage and we arrange it per order.
Yes — it is fully credited back when you place a bulk production order of 30+ pieces. The fee covers materials and sample-line labor; once you proceed to bulk, it comes straight off your invoice.
A 30% deposit confirms your order and starts production. The remaining 70% balance is due before shipment — after you approve the pre-shipment photo and video QC.
EXW by default — you or your freight forwarder arrange pickup from our facility. We can quote FOB or other terms on request and help coordinate with Ningbo-Zhoushan port or air freight from Shanghai/Hangzhou.
Typically 25-35 days after your deposit clears for a 30-200 piece run, depending on order quantity, fabric availability, and construction complexity. Rush production of up to 1,000 pieces in about 2 weeks is available with a 25% expedite fee. We confirm the exact lead time with your quote.
T/T bank transfer, PayPal, and Alibaba Trade Assurance. Trade Assurance adds an extra layer of order protection, which many first-time buyers prefer.
Every order passes an AQL 2.5 pre-shipment inspection with photo and video you approve before we ship. If a genuine quality issue is found, we work with you directly on rework, remake, or refund depending on the case — resolved with your dedicated sales contact.
10 pieces per style (mix colors and sizes) for bulk orders. Sampling is single-piece, and we also offer single-piece dropship fulfillment for select programs.
Send your spec or tech pack — quote back within 1 business day, sample in 7-10.
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