Textile & Clothing Import to Azerbaijan: Complete Guide
Textile & Clothing Import to Azerbaijan: Complete Guide
The Textile and Clothing Market
Clothing and textiles are among Azerbaijan's most active import categories. Retail chains, boutiques and online sellers regularly source from Turkey, China and South Asia. The defining features here are the 15% customs duty and seasonality.
Customs Duty and VAT
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Customs duty (textile/clothing) | 15% |
| VAT | 18% (on CIF + duty) |
Example: for a clothing shipment of USD 20,000 CIF, duty = USD 3,000, VAT = (23,000 × 18%) = USD 4,140.
HS Codes
| Product | HS group |
|---|---|
| Woven fabrics | 50–55 |
| Knitted garments | 61 |
| Non-knitted garments | 62 |
| Footwear | 64 |
| Accessories (socks, scarves) | within 61/62 |
Popular Origins
| Country | Advantage | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| **Turkey** | Speed, fashion, range | 3–6 days (road) |
| **China** | Price, volume | 14–25 days (Middle Corridor) |
| **Bangladesh** | Low production cost | Sea + transit |
Seasonal Planning
The clothing business is season-sensitive. Winter collections must be in store in autumn, summer collections in spring. Therefore:
- Orders should be placed 2–3 months before the season
- Account for transit time on China shipments
- Turkey is the fastest source for urgent re-orders
LCL / LTL Options
Not every importer can fill a full container (FCL). For small and medium volumes:
- LCL (Less than Container Load): container sharing by sea
- LTL (Less than Truckload): partial road loads
These options reduce cost and allow more frequent small batches to refresh stores. Trazeroad offers regular consolidation services.
Required Documents
- Invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Sales contract
- Composition/label information (where needed)
- Transport document
With Trazeroad
Trazeroad provides regular consolidation on Turkey and China lanes, fast road solutions and customs clearance for textile importers.
Get an import quote — +994 10 313 36 22, sales@trazeroad.com, WhatsApp.
Conclusion
Success in textile import comes from good seasonal planning, cost-effective consolidation (LCL/LTL) and accurate calculation of the 15% duty.