Manufacturing for United States
Apparel Manufacturer for US Brands
American DTC brands, streetwear labels, and merch companies are our largest client group. The playbook that works: develop and lock quality with a 50-piece first run, ship launch stock by air, then move to sea freight as volumes grow.
American DTC brands, streetwear labels, and merch companies are our largest client group. The playbook that works: develop and lock quality with a 50-piece first run, ship launch stock by air, then move to sea freight as volumes grow.
US apparel imports from Bangladesh carry standard tariffs — no country gets a preference, so every Bangladeshi supplier competes on equal footing. We ship door-to-door with freight already inside the unit price; import duty and VAT are paid by you at clearance, and we tell you what to budget for them up front.
Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
Currently manufacturing for United States buyers
Harmonqlo
Knitwear — Joseph Cohen, Product buyer
Sourcing window · Northern hemisphere
United States: currently making Autumn/Winter 2026/27
This market runs the northern-hemisphere calendar — fleece through the winter holidays, lightweight knits from spring.
The season on the line right now is Autumn/Winter 2026/27, which means fleece and layering — hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers and knitwear. Stock has to be landed for holiday and peak-winter selling on , and production plus transit is what sets the order-by dates below.
| Route | Order by | Order to landed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea freightlowest unit cost | ~75 daysincl. 40 days transit | Closed | |
| Air freightwhen the vessel has sailed | ~45 daysincl. 10 days transit | Open | |
| Express couriertop-ups and samples | ~41 daysincl. 6 days transit | Open |
Sea freight has closed for this landing date — the last order that would have made it was 18 Aug 2026. Air freight still lands in time if the order is confirmed by 17 Sep 2026, and the Spring/Summer 2027 window below is open on every route.
Next up: Spring/Summer 2027
The range launch falls on , which shifts the mix to lightweight knits — oversized tees, shorts, polos and caps. Sea freight for it needs the order confirmed by 16 Dec 2026. Development and sampling sit in front of production, so most buyers open that conversation a month before the date.
See the full sourcing calendar — both hemispheres, every season
Order-by dates assume the slow end of every published range: 35 days from order to shipment, plus the longest transit we quote on that lane. Washed and garment-dyed programmes add 3–5 days, and custom knit adds 7–10 days — order ahead of the date if yours includes either.
In season for United States
- Hoodies & SweatshirtsHeavyweight fleece hoodies and crewnecks — the cool-season bestseller
- Custom T-ShirtsLong-sleeve and heavyweight tees as the layer under the fleece
- Joggers & ShortsMatching fleece joggers, sold as a two-piece set with the hoodie
- Woven GarmentsOvershirts and outer layers in woven fabrics
What do United States buyers manufacture with us?
How do we ship apparel to United States?
| Method | Transit | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Express courier | 3–6 days door-to-door | Samples, launch top-ups |
| Air freight | 6–10 days | Launch stock, restocks with deadlines |
| Sea freight | ~28–40 days by coast | Bulk production, best unit economics |
Ports & customs handling for United States
| Route | Ports / gateways | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast | Los Angeles / Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle–Tacoma | Fastest sea lane for the US — typically ~28–32 days from Chattogram |
| East Coast | New York / New Jersey, Savannah, Charleston, Houston | Adds roughly a week via Suez; usual choice for East Coast 3PLs and FBA |
| Air gateways | JFK, ORD, LAX, DFW | Launch stock and restocks that cannot wait for a vessel |
Duties & import costs
Standard US apparel tariffs apply to Bangladeshi goods (rates vary by garment and fiber). Our quotes are door-to-door with freight included in the unit price; US import duty and any fees at clearance are paid by you. We are not a DDP supplier and will not quote as one — you always see the duty line separately so nothing is buried.
Model your landed cost to United States — freight, duty, and clearance on one screen, or request a United States manufacturing quote and we’ll price it exactly.
Importing apparel to the USA — duty, customs and what to budget
What does a United States sourcing programme cost?
Quotes in USD — no conversion to think about. Indicative CIF pricing, freight included and duties excluded: adult regular-sleeve tees from $10.75/pc, heavyweight oversized tees (320+ GSM) from $11.25/pc, heavyweight oversized hoodies (360+ GSM) from $14.50/pc. Confirmed against your tech pack.
Currency examples are approximate conversions at recent exchange rates — quotes fix the exact figure.
What is included in United States programmes?
- Amazon FBA prep: FNSKU labeling, carton compliance, delivery appointments
- Split shipments: air a launch batch, follow with sea — one PO, two timelines
- CPSIA-conscious labeling guidance for kids' and school products
What do United States procurement teams ask?
Do American brands really manufacture at 50 pieces in Bangladesh?
With us, yes — it is our core model and the thing that makes us unusual here. Almost no Bangladeshi factory will quote a 50-piece run. A 50-piece run of a custom heavyweight tee still beats decorated US-made or premium stock blanks on unit cost while being fully custom: your fabric, fit, labels, and packaging. In peak season the minimum can rise to 100 pieces, and we confirm it when we quote.
How long until my order is in the US?
First orders: 4–8 weeks end-to-end (development, sampling, production) plus transit — 3–6 days by courier, 6–10 by air, roughly a month by sea. Reorders skip development and run 3–6 weeks plus transit.
Who handles customs clearance?
You do, or your broker does — and we supply every document they need: commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin. Freight to your door is already inside our unit price, but US import duty and clearance fees are billed to you at entry. We do not offer DDP, so no supplier is quietly absorbing a duty line you cannot see.
How can you start a United States apparel programme?
Tell us what you’re making and where it’s going — your quote includes shipping options and landed-cost guidance for United States.
What manufacturing specifications can United States buyers lock?
| Specification | What we commit to |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | From 50 pieces per style for knitwear, rising to 100 in peak season — woven from 300 pieces per style, 25 pieces per colour for garment dyeing |
| Lead time | 25–35 days from order to shipment — 12–15 days on the line for orders up to 2,000 pcs |
| Sampling | USD 60 blank / USD 85 branded, + USD 45 shipping — credited against bulk |
| Payment terms | 50% before production, 50% before shipment |
| Decoration | Screen printing in-house; embroidery via partner factory |
| Certification | BSCI certified facility |
| Shipping | Door-to-door delivery, freight included in unit price |
Ready to talk it through?
Send a tech pack, a sketch, or just a reference photo and we'll come back with itemised pricing within 24 hours. Minimum order is from 50 pieces per style.
Ready to Start Your Production?
Get an itemized, factory-direct quote within 24 hours — fabric options, decoration costs, timelines, and shipping, all priced out.
Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
Not ready to talk yet? Order a sample instead — pay by card, made in 7–10 days, couriered to you, and credited in full against your first bulk order. Sample packages from $75.
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Rather just talk to someone? Email or call us direct — or message our sourcing desk on WhatsApp.