Export market

Garment exporter from India to Europe

GoodBiz Apparels supplies importers and brands across the European Union with men's and kids' knits, woven garments and jackets made in India through our partner factories. The EU-India free trade agreement is concluded but not yet in force, so check the current duty for each code. We label each order in the languages of your selling countries.

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Container vessel being loaded at a port (representative photo)

How EU duty is built up

Duty depends on the CN code and origin. The garment codes we checked, such as T-shirts, shirts, trousers and jackets, carry the EU's 12% third-country duty. Indian garments can still claim the EU's GSP rate, 9.6% on those codes: India's GSP suspension for 2026 to 2028 under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1909 covers the textiles section (S-11a) but not articles of apparel and clothing accessories (S-11b). Claiming GSP needs a statement on origin from an exporter registered in the EU's REX system. GSP coverage can change, so check your code on Access2Markets. Import VAT is added at the rate of the member state.

EU-India FTA status

The EU and India concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement on 27 January 2026. In September 2026 the Commission sent its proposals for signature and conclusion to the Council. It is not in force, so no FTA rate applies yet. Track progress on the Commission's India page.

Labelling

Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 sets the permitted fibre names and fibre composition labelling. The label must be in the official language or languages of the member state where the garment is sold, unless that state provides otherwise. Send one label file per market, or a multilingual label.

Product safety and the EU responsible person

The General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 has applied since 13 December 2024. A product can only be placed on the EU market if an economic operator established in the EU is responsible for it. The importer's name and contact details go on the product or its packaging, with a type, batch or serial number. For children's clothing up to age 14, EN 14682 sets the rules for cords and drawstrings.

Chemicals under REACH Annex XVII

Entry 43: azo dyes that can release listed aromatic amines
Entry 72: 33 CMR substances in clothing and similar textiles
Entry 79: PFHxA and related substances in clothing for the general public, from 10 October 2026 (Regulation (EU) 2024/2462)

Send us your restricted substances list. Water-repellent finishes on jackets need checking against the PFHxA limit.

Documents, ports and transit

Your importer needs an EORI number. Each shipment carries a commercial invoice with the HSN code on every line, a packing list, and the bill of lading or air waybill. We ship from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra or Chennai to Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg. Sea transit is typically about 4 to 7 weeks, depending on routing. Air freight leaves from Bengaluru (BLR).

What to send us

Label files in the language of each selling country
The EU responsible economic operator's name, postal address and email
Your restricted substances list and CN codes, if known
Importer EORI number, and whether you plan to claim GSP

Sources and official links

Reviewed 2026-11-08. General guidance, not legal or customs advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with your customs broker.

Product families

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What we ship to Europe.

04 lines · HS chapter 61 · Knitted

FAQ3 answers

Questions buyers ask

Anything else? Send us your question.

Which languages must the fibre label be in?

Regulation (EU) 1007/2011 requires the official language or languages of the member state where the garment is sold to consumers, unless that state provides otherwise. Send us one file per market or a multilingual label and we print to it.

Who is the EU responsible person for garments made in India?

Under the General Product Safety Regulation, a product can only be placed on the EU market if an economic operator established in the EU is responsible for it. That is usually you as importer, or an authorised representative. Send us the name, postal address and email to print on the label or packaging.

Does the EU PFAS restriction affect water-repellent jackets?

Yes, it can. From 10 October 2026, REACH limits PFHxA and related substances in clothing for the general public. If a jacket needs water repellency, tell us at spec stage so the finish is chosen with the limit in mind and tested before shipment.