How to Import Sportswear from China (Importer's Guide)
Importing sportswear from China is straightforward when you control the five levers: supplier, spec, compliance, Incoterms and QC.
1. Choose your supply model
- In-stock wholesale: buy finished stock styles, MOQ from 1 piece
- Private label: your brand on existing styles, from 100 pieces
- OEM: fully custom product from 300 pieces
- ODM: we design + you brand — fastest for new brands
2. Nail the spec before production
Provide a tech pack (or let us build one): fabric composition & GSM, sizes, trims, labels, packaging. Every unspecified detail becomes a surprise at QC — specify everything.3. Compliance by market
- US: Prop65, CPSIA (children), FTC labeling, customs entry
- EU: REACH, CE where applicable, EU labeling
- UK: UKCA/CE, UK labeling
- Ask for certificates per market before you pay in full
4. Choose Incoterms
DDP is easiest for new importers — one landed price, we handle duty and delivery. FOB/EXW save money if you have a customs broker. For ecommerce, FBA-ready DDP removes the most friction.5. QC before shipping
- Pre-production sample approval
- In-line inspection at 30–50% production
- Final random inspection (AQL) before payment
- Photos/video of packed cartons before dispatch
6. Shipping & restock
Air freight 4–7 days for restocks; sea freight 25–35 days for bulk. Keep a 7-day in-stock buffer on best sellers to avoid stockouts between containers.Alpinario ships DDP to US/UK/EU/AU/CA and is FBA-ready — factory direct from Zhejiang, China.
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