Import from India to United States
Readymade Garments & Apparel suppliers in India for United States buyers
Women's and men's woven and knitted apparel, co-ord sets, kidswear and private-label manufacturing. Verified manufacturers, current duty position, and a free requirement form.
- MOQ 200–500 pieces per style and colour
- Lead time 35–45 days
- FOB US$4.20–24 per piece
Duty position: India to United States
Tariff action in forceUS MFN of roughly 16.5% on cotton knits plus 10% under Section 301 — an effective rate near 27%. India nonetheless sits 2.5 points below China and Vietnam, which are at MFN + 12.5%.
India sits in the lower 10% tier. China and Vietnam are at 12.5% — Indian goods land 2.5 percentage points cheaper at the border than Chinese equivalents. Steel, aluminium and copper are instead subject to Section 232 at 50%, with no relief route.
Verified 09-08-2026. Tariff positions change — confirm the current rate against your own tariff line before committing to a landed cost.
Verified Indian suppliers — Readymade Garments & Apparel
Every supplier is IEC, GST and bank verified before listing. Paid tiers appear first.
Suppliers are being onboarded for Readymade Garments & Apparel for United States
We verify every supplier before listing — IEC, GSTIN, bank reference, factory check and trade references. Post your requirement and we will match it against our vetted network in this category, and against suppliers currently completing verification.
Sourcing readymade garments & apparel from India
Where this is made in India
- Tirupur (knits)
- Ludhiana
- NCR / Noida
- Jaipur
- Surat
- Bengaluru
Compliance for this category
Fibre-content and care labelling, OEKO-TEX or GOTS where claimed, CPSIA and drawstring rules for kidswear, and REACH for the EU. Note US effective duty is roughly 27% (16.5% MFN + 10%).
Export documentation, certificates of origin and destination compliance are handled by ZJELL Limited as part of the OZIANT service.
Questions American buyers ask
What duty applies when importing readymade garments & apparel from India to United States?
US MFN of roughly 16.5% on cotton knits plus 10% under Section 301 — an effective rate near 27%. India nonetheless sits 2.5 points below China and Vietnam, which are at MFN + 12.5%. This was verified on 09-08-2026. Confirm against your own tariff line before quoting a landed cost.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Typically 200–500 pieces per style and colour. Lead time runs 35–45 days from order confirmation and approved samples. Smaller trial orders can often be arranged for a first shipment — say so in your requirement.
How long does shipping take from India to United States?
Nhava Sheva / Mundra to New York, Savannah, Los Angeles, Houston. 22–35 days.
What payment terms will Indian suppliers accept?
LC at sight or 30% advance with balance against B/L copy. Net 30 for repeat buyers. Overseas buyers on OZIANT are additionally covered by escrow — funds are released to the supplier only once shipping documents are verified.
How do I know the supplier is real?
Every listed supplier passes five gates before going live: IEC verification, GSTIN verification, bank reference, factory verification and trade references. Suppliers who fail any gate are not listed.
What does it cost me as a buyer?
Nothing. Buyers pay no fee, no commission and no subscription. OZIANT earns from supplier subscriptions.
Tell us what you need
Send one requirement. We match it against verified Indian manufacturers and come back with quotations — typically within five to ten working days.
- Released to a maximum of 5 suppliers, and we publish that cap
- Every supplier IEC, GST and bank verified before listing
- Export documentation handled by ZJELL Limited
- No fee to buyers, ever
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