Task
A Russian importer ordered a shipment of hoodies, T-shirts, and jeans from several factories in Guangzhou. The total shipment volume was 8.4 m³ with a weight of 1.3 tons.
In apparel logistics, timing is everything: a two-week delay caused by customs issues can turn a trending collection into dead stock.
Risks Faced by the Importer
During cargo inspection at our consolidation warehouse in China, critical discrepancies were identified that would have inevitably resulted in customs clearance rejection:
Violation of Technical Regulations
Some items lacked labels entirely, while on others, the information was printed only in Chinese. Country of origin, fabric composition, and manufacturer details were missing.
Inventory Discrepancy
The actual quantity of goods did not match the data in the factory invoices.
Risk of Downtime
Without proper labeling, the cargo could be held at a temporary storage warehouse (TSW) for expert examination and relabeling in Russia, which would significantly drive up costs.
TransGID Solution: Rectifying Errors Before Border Crossing
We halted the shipment and carried out complete pre-sale processing using our infrastructure in China.
Comprehensive Recount
Item-by-item verification allowed us to compile a flawless packing list, eliminating the risk of customs inspection due to numerical discrepancies.
Turnkey Labeling
Directly at the warehouse in Guangzhou, we affixed labels indicating fabric composition, sizes, and manufacturer data in accordance with TR CU 017/2011 requirements. This helped avoid expensive handling at the TSW in Russia.
Document Audit
Our logisticians harmonized product descriptions across the invoices and prepared a declaration of conformity for light industry goods.
To ensure compliant import, we compiled a complete, transparent document package: FEA contract, verified invoice, packing list, declaration of conformity, and transport waybills.
Result
Because quality control was delegated to the freight forwarder in China, the consolidated shipment proceeded strictly on schedule.
The cargo was delivered in 26 days; customs clearance went through without supplementary requests or physical inspections; and the client avoided fines and TSW storage fees that could have amounted to up to 15% of the shipment value.
The collection went on sale right in time for the start of the autumn season.
If you are planning road freight or sea freight for clothing and footwear from China, India, Turkey, or Vietnam, entrust the preparation to the experts. TransGID specialists in Moscow, Vladivostok, and Novorossiysk will manage deliveries of any complexity.