How to Import Textiles from India
A simple step-by-step guide for new and overseas buyers of Indian wholesale textiles.
How to import textiles from India
Importing wholesale textiles from India is simpler when you break it into steps. This guide covers what to expect when you buy kurtis, sarees, fabrics, yarns or home textiles from a New Delhi supplier like Parmeshwari Textile Overseas Pvt. Ltd..
Step 1: Decide what you want to sell
Start with the customers you serve. Boutiques often mix everyday wear with a few occasion pieces, fabric buyers think about the season, and online sellers look for sets that photograph well and ship easily. Browse our wholesale kurtis, sarees wholesale, salwar kameez and suits, lehenga choli, dress material, fabrics by the metre and note the design numbers you like.
Step 2: Ask for wholesale prices
Prices depend on the design, fabric and quantity, so we share them on request. Send us the design numbers, your quantity and your country, and we reply with a quotation and the minimum order for each design.
Step 3: Check quality with a sample
If you want to confirm the fabric, colour or finish, ask for a sample. Samples are chargeable (sample cost plus courier). For repeat designs, many buyers start with a small trial lot instead.
Step 4: Confirm the order and pay in advance
We send a proforma invoice, and bulk orders are processed against advance payment. Orders are confirmed against a proforma invoice with advance payment, and samples are chargeable (sample cost plus courier). After we confirm your order you can pay any agreed amount through the secure Make a Payment button at the bottom of our website (UPI, cards, net banking and wallets via Razorpay).
Step 5: Packing, documents and shipping
We pack the order and prepare the commercial invoice and packing list. Small lots usually go by international courier, larger orders go by air freight or sea freight. Common trade terms include EXW, FOB and CIF, and you can ask us which terms we can offer for your order.
Step 6: Customs clearance and labelling
At destination your customs broker clears the goods and pays duty and tax. Many countries also require labels showing fibre content, country of origin and care instructions. Tell us what you need on your labels and we will share the fabric details we have.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an importer licence?
Rules differ by country. Many countries ask importers to register with customs or hold a trade licence, so check with your customs broker before ordering.
Who pays duty and tax?
Usually the importer pays duty and tax at the destination, depending on the shipping terms. We can quote on the terms you prefer, and your broker can tell you what applies.
How do I pay?
Orders are confirmed against a proforma invoice with advance payment, and samples are chargeable (sample cost plus courier). After we confirm your order you can pay any agreed amount through the secure Make a Payment button at the bottom of our website (UPI, cards, net banking and wallets via Razorpay).
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