Importing Textiles, Clothing
& Footwear from China to Australia

Let us Get your Goods From the Factory Floor in China to Your Door in Australia and Take Care of All the Shipping, Tax and Duty Requirements!

Let Smith Lewis help you Import Clothes, Textiles and Footwear from China to Australia

We also provide third party logistics (3PL) with features such as warehousing, pick and pack or scan and pack as an extended service.

How We Help You Import Your Clothing, Fashion Accessories and Footwear from China to Australia

Our Simple Four Step Process

The process to import clothes, fashion accessories and footwear from China into Australia is complex and intensive. However, our team efficiently handles it for you with these four (4) steps:

1. Facilitate the cargo pick-up and facilitate customs clearance of your goods prior to export from China
2. Find the best carriers to ship your cargo into Australia
3. Organise customs clearance of your cargo upon entry into Australia
4. Deliver your goods to your warehouse or nominated premises

Pick Up and Facilitate Customs Clearance of Goods Prior to Export

We have long-standing partners in Hong Kong and China which allows us to quickly and easily organise the pick-up and facilitate customs clearance of your goods from origin to the designated port.

Quality Inspections

As part of our Third Party Logistics (3PL) service, we can organise quality inspection of your goods in China/Hong Kong prior to consolidation and shipping. See our 3PL page for more information.

Shipping from China to Australia (Freight Forwarding)

We work out the most cost effective solution to ship your cargo from China into Australia. We ship FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) to all ports in Australia and work hard to minimise your shipping cost. Our reliable shipping partners ensure the timely and safe delivery of your shipment and cater for all options including:

• EXW – Ex Works
• FOB – Free On Board
• CFR – Cost and Freight
• FCA – Free Carrier
• DAP – Delivered at Place
• DDP – Delivered Duty Paid

We send status reports on the progress of your shipments on a frequency that you require.

Read more information about our Freight Forwarding Service.

Customs Clearance

Prior to the arrival of your goods at the port, our licensed customs brokers will work with you to obtain all required documents to have your goods customs cleared and confirm other details. Upon arrival, we then efficiently organise the Customs/DAFF(AQIS) clearance of your goods and get them ready for delivery.

Read more information about our Customs Clearance Services.

Deliver to door (Transport and Distribution)

Upon the clearance of your goods, we will organise its delivery to your warehouse or nominated address. We have close relationships with a number of high profile transport companies Australia-wide. This enables us to urgently and efficiently get your goods to you.

Value Added Third Party Logistics (3PL) Services

We are committed to providing the best one-stop solution to your importing needs and offer these additional value added services:

• Warehousing and Pallet Storage
• Appropriate Trade Label Descriptions for Clothes and Footwear
• Pick and Pack/Scan and Pack
• Inventory Management System
• Reporting and Quality Assurance
• Business to Business (B2B) Service
• Business to Consumer (B2C) Service

Appropriate Trade Label Descriptions for Clothing,
Fashion Accessories and Footwear

As part of our Third Party Logistics (3PL) service, we can ensure your goods are properly labelled and comply with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. We can make sure your labels are:

• Using the English Language
• Prominent and Legible
• Brand or principal label appears in a prominent position
• Made in China label is present

Please go to the 3PL Page for details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Shipping and Logistics Services from China to Australia

Is your quote inclusive of all costs required for import?

Yes, we are completely transparent about all charges from the outset so you know the full cost up front. We include all costs and allowances for items such as freight, document handling, port charges, customs clearance and transport. The Duty and GST costs can only be given once we have the commercial invoice on the cost of the goods.

A marine insurance policy is recommended be taken out for all shipments. We have long-standing relationships with marine insurers. We can help you facilitate this process.

Why Choose Smith Lewis over other Companies
Offering Shipping and Logistics Services
from China to Australia?

Personalised Service

We provide a single point of contact, Joy Morse, to answer all your
questions about the importation of clothes, fashion accessories
and footwear requirements.

Long-Standing Relationships with Established Partners
in China and Hong Kong

We have long-standing relationships with established partners in China
and Hong Kong resulting to speedier and more secure handling of
your imported goods.

Wealth of Experience

Our customs brokers and freight forwarders have a wealth of experience and are highly knowledgeable to move your imported clothes and footwear from China to Australia efficiently and cost effectively.

Worldwide Network of Logistics Providers

Our worldwide network of logistics providers and brokers allow us to
timely and reliably handle your imported clothes and footwear from
China to Australia.