Shipping and duty
Agree delivery before commissioning.
A finished garment can be sent after the required fitting checks. Ask for the delivery charge, destination taxes, declared origin and expected dispatch in the written quotation.
London
For direct sales to Great Britain, consignments up to GBP 135 generally have VAT charged at sale. Above that, import VAT is generally due at delivery and customs duty may also apply.
New York
US Customs describes the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for shipments up to US$800 from all countries from 29 August 2025. Charges depend on current rules and the goods.
Sydney
Goods at A$1,000 or less generally have no border duties or charges, but GST may be collected by the overseas seller at sale. Above A$1,000 an import declaration and applicable charges are due.
Singapore
Relief for qualifying air and post imports depends on the S$400 CIF limit and other conditions; registered overseas vendors collect GST on qualifying low-value sales.
Editorial guidance checked 12 October 2026. It does not calculate a landed cost. Destination charges are separate from Hong Kong’s position on sales tax.