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IMPORT CLOTHING SOURCING |
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Through our partnership with a major Hong Kong
manufacturer with factories in six countries, as well as long-term agreements
with business owners in Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, India, Vietnam,
Cambodia, and Pakistan, Style Source ensures full-service, headache-free import
clothing sourcing.
First Samples & Sample Runs
The import sourcing systems and strategies used by Style Source are designed
to make sure that your import shipments are to specification and meet or exceed
your expectations. Our sample process begins with first samples, which are
constructed from like fabric for fit and construction evaluation. Fabric and
color swatches
as well as findings samples are submitted for standards approval. Once prototypes
are approved and orders are placed, we produce fabric for sample production
(and in some cases for order production). Upon fabric approval, we make a full-size
run, again prior to cutting production, and submit for approval.Our
process ensures that all materials, fit, construction, and grading are to your
satisfaction
prior to production.
Shipping
During this approval phase, you are solely responsible for the cost
of shipments of samples. Unless otherwise requested, Style Source uses FedEx
for the movement of packages. You may provide us with your account number for
direct billing from FedEx, or we can bill you. Most shipments are first delivered
to our offices for documentation and quality certification.
Style Source requires
a $500 deposit for each style we are requested to develop. We deduct freight
charges from this deposit as they occur. If you do not order production, the
balance
on hand will be applied as a development fee. If you do order production, your
balance will be applied to your order.
Unless otherwise arranged, Style Source ships product FOB the port of origin
(on certain programs we may offer LDP not including freight). Production lead
time is typically 90 days (excluding holidays) from order date (Asia) and 60
days from order date (Latin America or Canada). Ocean freight is typically
20 days from the Far East, 30 days from Vietnam or Cambodia, and 7-10 days
from Latin America. Customs clearance is typically 2-5 days, but could take
longer and is beyond our control. In the event that your shipment is on a container
that is selected for an intensive exam (or selected on its own), any charges
related to warehousing or customs fees are at your jeopardy. It is important
that you understand that the U.S. Customs Service has absolute authority over
shipments and that their actions are outside of our control.
Possibilities like acts of terror or natural disaster may also delay your shipments.
The liability of late delivery due to circumstances outside of our control
is your risk.
Customs Brokerage
You will be required to select a customs broker (we can help
you if you do not have one) and to become an importer of record by placing
an import bond. Your broker will require a power of attorney in order to file
clearance papers on your behalf. Your broker will also handle the direct billing
of bulk shipment freight.
Terms
Style Source's terms are either LOC or 50% (plus freight estimate) deposit
at time of order and the balance upon notification of scheduled shipment from
port of origin, whichever you choose. We fully warrant all products to your
satisfaction of compliance to specifications, coloration, construction, and
manufacturer's defects. All orders are subject to a plus or minus 5% variance
in order quantity.
For more information on Style Source, click
here or call 910-399-2288. |
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