China Export Rank #3

Apparel, Clothing & Accessories

China is the undisputed leader in textiles and ready-made garments, with over $180 billion in annual exports.

HS Codes

6110.20 Cotton sweaters, pullovers, cardigans (knitted)
6204.62 Women's cotton trousers and shorts
6203.42 Men's cotton trousers and shorts
6109.10 Cotton T-shirts, vests (knitted)
4202.22 Handbags of plastic or textile materials
6115.96 Stockings and socks of synthetic fibers
6202.13 Women's coats of synthetic fibers
6302.31 Cotton bed linen, sheets
6404.19 Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers
6212.10 Brassieres, corsets and similar

⚠️ HS codes are for reference only. Final classification depends on product specifics.

Key Manufacturing Regions

Guangdong

Fashion clothing, denim, leather products, Zhongda textile market

Shaoxing / Keqiao (Zhejiang)

China's largest fabric market — all types of textile raw materials

Nantong / Changzhou (Jiangsu)

Home textiles, bedding, towels, bathrobes

Quanzhou / Jinjiang (Fujian)

Sportswear, footwear, outdoor apparel (Anta, Xtep hub)

Shantou (Guangdong)

Underwear, socks, baby clothing, lace and embroidery

Quality Control Checklist

  1. 1.Fabric weight (GSM) and composition verification — does it match the label?
  2. 2.Color fastness testing — wash, rub, light, perspiration
  3. 3.Size measurements — at least 3 measurements per size (per tolerance chart)
  4. 4.Stitching quality — stitch density (SPI), skipped stitches, thread ends
  5. 5.Accessory safety — button, zipper, snap pull/break testing
  6. 6.Post-wash shrinkage test (width/length % tolerance)
  7. 7.Formaldehyde, azo dyes, heavy metal testing (REACH/CPSIA compliant)
  8. 8.Moisture content check (mold and odor prevention)

⚠️ Common Pitfalls

  • •Label fabric composition differs from actual material — independent lab testing is mandatory
  • •Color variation — shade differences between batches (lab-dip approval is essential)
  • •Size inconsistency — measurement differences between products with the same size label
  • •Accessory breakage (buttons, zippers) — especially choking hazard in children's clothing
  • •Care label instructions don't match actual fabric care requirements

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Request color continuity testing (shade band test) for every production batch
  • •Do not proceed to mass production without lab-dip approval
  • •Send fabric to an independent testing laboratory (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas)
  • •CPSIA/EN71 certification is mandatory for children's clothing — plan ahead
  • •MOQ is calculated separately for each fabric/color — you can reach the total combined

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