Importing Bedding & Hotel Linen from China: A Buyer's Guide
A practical overview of importing bedding and hotel linen from China — incoterms, duties and HTS codes, documentation, testing and customs — so your shipment clears smoothly.
The Import Process at a Glance
A typical custom-linen import runs: spec & quote → sample approval → bulk production with QC → pre-shipment inspection → export documentation → ocean freight → customs clearance → delivery. Planning the compliance and paperwork up front avoids delays at the border.
Incoterms & Costs
Agree your incoterm early — FOB (you arrange main freight), CIF (we arrange freight & insurance to port) or DDP (delivered, duties paid). Your landed cost includes goods, freight, insurance, duty and handling — estimate it with our landed cost calculator.
Duties, HTS & Documentation
Duty depends on your product's HTS/commodity code and destination country — confirm the rate with your customs broker. Standard documents include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and, where required, certificates (e.g. OEKO-TEX) and test reports. Care-label and fiber-content labeling rules vary by market.
Testing & Quality
Arrange any required testing (OEKO-TEX, flammability, colorfastness) before shipment, and a pre-shipment inspection to an agreed AQL. We coordinate testing and inspection so goods clear and meet your buyers' expectations.
Common Questions
What documents do I need to import bedding?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any required certificates (e.g. OEKO-TEX) and test reports. Care-label and fiber-content labeling must meet your market's rules — confirm with your broker.
How are duties calculated?
Duty is based on your product's HTS/commodity code and destination country; confirm the exact rate with your customs broker. Use our landed cost calculator to estimate total cost.
Who arranges shipping?
It depends on your incoterm — FOB (you), CIF or DDP (we arrange more of the logistics). We'll advise the best option for your order.
This page is general guidance, not legal advice. Requirements change and vary by product — always confirm current rules with the relevant authority or an accredited lab for your specific product and market.
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Send your spec — fabric, size, quantity, market and packaging — and we’ll reply with a tailored quote and sample plan. MOQ from 200 sets per design.