由 caicai8478 - Mandatory label content
Origin label: “Made in China” or “Made in China” must be clearly marked
Fiber composition: The fiber composition and percentage must be marked in the official language of the importing country
Care label: At least five basic care symbols must be included (wash, bleach, dry, iron, professional care)
Size label: Must comply with the size standards of the target market (such as different systems such as US, EU, UK)
Safety warning: Children’s clothing must include corresponding safety warnings
- Special requirements for different markets
EU market: Must include CE mark (if applicable), RN number
US market: Must include RN number or company name, FTC compliance label
Australian market: Must comply with the labeling requirements of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Canadian market: Bilingual labels in English and French are required
II. Quality inspection standards
- General quality inspection standards
Physical performance test: color fastness (washing, friction, light), dimensional stability, pilling
Chemical safety test: formaldehyde content, pH value, azo dyes, heavy metal content
Mechanical safety test: safety of ropes and straps of children’s clothing, firmness of small parts
- Common international standards
AATCC: American Association of Textile Chemists and Dyers
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
EN: European Standard
GB: Chinese National Standard
- Third-party quality inspection suggestions
Inspection time: production mid-term inspection (DPI), pre-shipment inspection (PSI)
Sampling ratio: AQL sampling standard (usually AQL 2.5 or 4.0)
Common inspection agencies: SGS, BV, Intertek, TÜV, etc.
III. Customs declaration requirements
- Necessary documents
Commercial invoice: detailed description of the goods and HS code
Packing list: must be exactly the same as the actual goods
Certificate of origin: Form is usually required A or CO certificate
Bill of lading/airway bill: must be consistent with the declared information
Quality inspection report: some countries require third-party inspection reports
- HS code notes
Clothing: usually chapter 61 (knitted) or 62 (non-knitted)
Textiles: usually chapters 50-63
Accurate declaration is required to avoid fines or delays due to incorrect classification
- Tariffs and quotas
Understand the most-favored-nation tariff rates of the target country
Pay attention to the preferential treatment of free trade agreements (such as China-ASEAN, RCEP, etc.)
Some textiles may have import quota restrictions
IV. Special considerations
Packaging requirements: Some countries require no wood packaging or fumigation certificates
Environmental regulations: such as EU REACH regulations and US CPSIA Act
Cultural taboos: Pay attention to the cultural sensitivity of the target market
Seasonal planning: Consider the matching of shipping cycles and sales seasons
Intellectual property: Ensure that brand trademarks and design patents are not infringed
V. Solutions to common problems
Label discrepancies: Provide label samples to suppliers for confirmation in advance
Quality inspection failure: Clear quality standards and liability for breach of contract in the contract
Customs detention: Prepare complete documents and understand customs clearance requirements in advance
Delayed delivery: Reserve buffer time and consider a combination of multiple modes of transportation
Importers are advised to cooperate with experienced freight forwarders and professional inspection agencies to ensure that the process of importing clothing and textiles from China is smooth and compliant.