Customs Clearance for the Textile and Leather Sector
The textile and leather industry is a strategically important sector with a broad production and export capacity ranging from yarn and fabrics to ready-to-wear garments, technical textiles, leather products, and accessories. Import and export operations in this field require careful management of product safety requirements, chemical substance restrictions, labeling obligations, and international quality standards.
We provide customs brokerage and foreign trade consultancy services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, and brand owners operating in the textile and leather sector, helping businesses manage their customs and trade operations in a controlled, compliant, and efficient way.
Our services for the textile and leather sector
- Management of import and export procedures for textile raw materials, fabrics, and ready-to-wear products
- Planning of foreign trade processes for leather and leather goods
- HS code classification and support for correct product identification
- Follow-up of compliance processes related to chemical substance restrictions and product safety legislation
- Consultancy on labeling and consumer information requirements
- Monitoring of surveillance practices and trade policy measures
- Warehouse, transit, and Inward Processing Regime procedures
- Coordination of sample shipments and quality control processes
Why regulatory compliance matters in textile and leather trade
Textile and leather products are subject to controls related to consumer health, chemical content restrictions, correct labeling, and product safety requirements. Missing label information, non-compliance with harmful chemical substance limits, or incorrect classification may lead to delays, additional costs, and regulatory sanctions in import and export operations.
Main inspection and control authorities:
- Ministry of Trade – Product safety inspections and surveillance practices
- Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change – Chemical content and environmental legislation
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry – Inspections of raw leather and animal-based products for relevant product groups
Risks that may arise in case of non-compliance
- Customs procedures may be delayed or suspended
- The placing of products on the market may be prevented
- Additional testing and certification costs may arise
- Administrative sanctions and fines may apply
Sub-sectors we support
- Ready-to-wear and garment products
- Technical textiles
- Home textile products
- Leather apparel and accessories
- Footwear and leather goods
- Textile raw materials and yarn
Why work with us?
In the textile and leather sector, customs procedures must be managed together with product safety requirements, chemical regulations, labeling obligations, and trade policy measures. We support businesses in reducing compliance risks, improving process control, and managing import and export operations more effectively.
If you would like to manage your textile and leather import and export processes more reliably, our team is here to support you.
