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Apparel & Textiles · Importing to Houston

Customs broker for apparel and textile importers

Apparel carries some of the highest duty rates and the closest CBP attention in the tariff. We classify garments at fiber level, keep the origin documentation straight, and clear your seasons through the Port of Houston on time.

Why apparel clearance is harder than it looks

The tariff treats textiles in more detail than almost any other category. Fiber content, knit versus woven, construction, and how the garment is finished all change the rate, and a single garment can be classified several plausible ways with only one of them correct. The duty gap between those options is real money on every carton.

Origin and marking rules are enforced closely on textiles, and exam rates run higher than most categories. That makes accurate filing ahead of arrival worth more here than anywhere else. Where a trade agreement can lower the duty, it only works if the documentation supports it, so we check eligibility before the order ships rather than after it lands.

What’s included

  • Fiber-level classification for garments, fabric, and finished textiles
  • Country-of-origin and marking review before the goods ship
  • Trade-agreement eligibility checked and documented where it applies
  • Entry filed ahead of arrival to reduce exam delay on a high-exam category
  • Ocean and air freight from your mills and factories into the Port of Houston
  • Delivery to your warehouse, 3PL, or fulfillment center

How it works

  1. Send the tech pack or product details. Fiber content, construction, gender and age group, and the factory.
  2. We classify each style. Tariff codes confirmed per style, with duty and agreement eligibility checked.
  3. We book and file. Freight booked and the entry prepared before the vessel or flight arrives.
  4. We deliver. Cleared goods trucked to your warehouse or fulfillment center.

Other industries we clear for

Built for businesses that import on a schedule

We work with businesses that move physical goods: importers and distributors, wholesalers and retailers, Amazon and FBA sellers, e-commerce and private-label brands, furniture and home decor companies, apparel and fashion labels, construction-material suppliers, manufacturers bringing in components or raw materials, and industrial and automotive-parts companies. Any product category works, as long as it is physical commercial goods. That is where our door-to-door service pays off: we plan the freight, clear customs, and deliver, shipment after shipment. See who we work with.

What to include for an accurate quote

The more of this you share, the faster we can price it. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.

  • Origin: supplier or factory city and country
  • Destination: delivery city and ZIP code
  • Product: what it is, and the HS code if you have it
  • Quantity: units and number of cartons or pallets
  • Weight: total gross weight
  • Size: carton dimensions or total volume in CBM
  • Shipping method: ocean FCL, ocean LCL, air, or express
  • How often you ship: monthly, quarterly, or your next few orders

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is apparel so hard to classify?

Classification depends on fiber content, construction, and finishing details, and the duty differences between similar codes are significant. We classify each style correctly to avoid both penalties and overpayment.

Can a trade agreement lower my apparel duty?

Sometimes, when the goods qualify and the documentation supports it. We check eligibility before the order ships and prepare the paperwork to capture the saving.

Do you handle fabric as well as finished garments?

Yes. We clear raw textiles, trim, and finished apparel.

Can you keep a seasonal drop on schedule?

That is the point of filing ahead of arrival. We prepare the entry while the goods are still moving so release is not the thing that delays your launch.

Service Area

Houston Service Area

If you don't see your area listed, call us at (346) 483-2364 and we'll let you know if we service your area.

From the Bayport and Barbours Cut terminals to the distribution corridors of Baytown, Katy, and northwest Houston, we deliver imports across the region.

Ready to plan your next shipment?

Tell us what you import and how often. A licensed Houston customs broker gets back to you within one business day. Quotes are for businesses with recurring commercial shipments.

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