{"id":2172,"date":"2025-12-09T09:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2025-12-09T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:11:40","slug":"exporting-shirts-from-india-to-any-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iiiem.in\/blog\/exporting-shirts-from-india-to-any-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Exporting Shirts from India to any Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">How to Export Shirts from India: Step-by-Step Guide<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Exporting shirts (<strong>HS Code:\u00a06105,\u00a06205<\/strong>) from India involves product preparation, documentation, compliance, logistics, and payment safety. Here\u2019s what you must do:<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>1. Set Up the Basic Legal Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Before exporting, complete these mandatory steps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">IEC \u2013 Import Export Code\u00a0Issued by DGFT. Required for all exports.<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">GST Registration\u00a0For running a commercial business.<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Current Account in a Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Preferably an EEFC-enabled account for receiving foreign currency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>2. Choose Your Product Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Decide what type of shirts you will export:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Formal shirts \/ Dress shirts<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Casual shirts<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Printed shirts<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Denim shirts<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Workwear\/uniform shirts<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Premium fashion shirts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Also decide:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Fabric quality (cotton, poly-cotton, linen, denim, rayon)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">GSM<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Stitching standards<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Packaging style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>3. Identify Your Target Market (Country)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Some strong importing countries for shirts from India include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">USA, UK, Germany<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">UAE, Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Australia<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">France, Spain<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">South Africa<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Research demand, price range, buyer requirements, certifications, and quality norms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>4. Find International Buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">You can find shirt buyers through:<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">\u27a4 B2B platforms<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Alibaba, IndiaMART, Fibre2Fashion, etc<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">\u27a4 Trade shows<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">India International Garment Fair<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Dubai Apparel Expo<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Canton Fair, China<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">MAGIC, Las Vegas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">\u27a4 Export Promotion Councils<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">\u27a4 Direct marketing<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, email marketing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>5. Create Samples<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">No buyer will place bulk orders without approving:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Fabric sample<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Stitch quality<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Measurement chart<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Packaging sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Ensure shrinkage, colour fastness, stitching, and fitting meet buyer expectations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>6. Negotiation: Price, Quantity &amp; Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Discuss:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Unit price\u00a0(FOB or CIF)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Minimum order quantity (MOQs)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Lead time<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Payment terms<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Packing details<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Shipping method (FCL\/LCL\/Air)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>7. Decide Payment Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Safer payment terms include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Advance Payment (most preferred)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Letter of Credit (very safe)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Documents Against Payment (CAD)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">50% Advance + 50% before shipment\u00a0(common in garments)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Avoid full credit terms for first-time buyers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>8. Manufacturing or Sourcing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">You can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Manufacture shirts yourself\u00a0OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Source from Tirupur, Surat, Ludhiana, Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Quality check is very important before packing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>9. Complete Export Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Mandatory export documents for shirts:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Commercial Invoice<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Packing List<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Purchase Order \/ LC<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Export Contract<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">HS Code declaration<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Certificate of Origin\u00a0(from Chamber or AEPC)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Bill of Lading \/ Airway Bill<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Shipping Bill\u00a0(generated by Customs)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Inspection Certificate\u00a0(if asked by buyer)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Export Packing Marking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>10. Compliance &amp; Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Not always compulsory, but useful:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">ISO certification<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">OEKO-TEX certification\u00a0for fabric<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">BSCI \/ SEDEX audits\u00a0for factories in EU markets<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">GOTS\u00a0for organic cotton shirts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Some countries ask for special lab tests such as colour fastness or azo-free dyes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>11. Packaging &amp; Labelling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Follow buyer instructions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Size tags<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Wash care labels<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Country of Origin: \u201cMade in India\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Barcodes (if required)<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Polybags, carton boxes, vacuum packing (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>12. Book Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Choose a reliable:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Freight Forwarder<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">CHA (Customs House Agent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">They will handle:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Customs clearance<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Shipping<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Export documentation<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Booking space in vessel\/airline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Send shipment as either:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">FCL \/ LCL\u00a0by sea<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Courier \/ Air cargo\u00a0for small orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>13. Customs Clearance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Customs will check:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Invoice value<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">HS Code<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Export benefits eligibility<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Physical inspection (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">After clearance, they issue the\u00a0Let Export Order (LEO).<\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>14. Receive Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Payment is received in your bank according to terms:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">SWIFT transfer<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">LC \/ Letter of Credit<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Bank Collection<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Gateway (for small orders through ecommerce)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>15. Claim Export Benefits (Optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">You may get:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">RoDTEP\u00a0refund \/ RoSCTL Claim<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Duty drawback<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">GST refund (IGST)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\">Exporting shirts from India involves:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Legal setup<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Product development<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Finding buyers<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Negotiating orders<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Making quality product<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Documentation<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Shipping<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Receiving payment<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\">Claiming incentives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Export Shirts from India: Step-by-Step Guide Exporting shirts (HS Code:\u00a06105,\u00a06205) from India involves product preparation, documentation, compliance, logistics, and payment safety. Here\u2019s what you must do: 1. Set Up the Basic Legal Requirements Before exporting, complete these mandatory steps: IEC \u2013 Import Export Code\u00a0Issued by DGFT. Required for all exports. 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