Import clothing from China to Côte d'Ivoire
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 61 / 62). Work out the all-in landed cost below.
China to Côte d'Ivoire, all-in
Indicative, not a quote. Duty bands, FX and freight are estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm the exact HS duty with Côte d'Ivoire customs and freight with a forwarder.
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Today's yuan to Côte d'Ivoire rate
Indicative, not a quote. The band is typical of agent/payment pricing.
| CNY | At mid rate | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,000 | CFA85,125 | CFA90,233 |
| ¥10,000 | CFA851,255 | CFA902,330 |
| ¥100,000 | CFA8,512,548 | CFA9,023,300 |
The FX leg is often the difference between a profitable order and a loss. The mid-market rate is the reference; what you actually pay to settle into a Chinese supplier's account sits 2.5–6% above it. On a large payment that spread can outweigh the agent fee, so it is worth comparing rates the day you pay.
Worked example: Clothing to Côte d'Ivoire
For a typical clothing order into Côte d'Ivoire — 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 18% VAT, Statistical fee, PCS UEMOA, PC ECOWAS, AU import levy. That lands at roughly CFA3,776,299, or CFA4,720 per unit (~$8), an effective burden near 45% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of CFA8,517 to CFA14,195, gross margin runs about 67-45%. This order Côte d'Ivoire has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, 1.2 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed CFA4,812 per unit, against a typical local retail of CFA8,683 to CFA14,471, gross margin is roughly 67-45%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Check fabric weight (GSM), stitch density and that the size chart matches your market's bodies, not China's; pull a wash test for colour-fastness and shrinkage.
Apparel is a finished consumer good and a protected domestic industry in most markets, so it usually sits at or near the top duty band.
HS classification trap. Knitted (HS 61) and woven (HS 62) garments are separate chapters, and fibre composition shifts the rate; a polyester/cotton blend can be dutied differently from pure cotton.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying clothing on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. Indicative CET CEDEAO 20% finished-goods band. Verify exact HS via DGD. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Côte d'Ivoire categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to clothing in Côte d'Ivoire?
Indicative duty for clothing is about 20% (HS hint HS 61 / 62). With Côte d'Ivoire's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 45%. Verify the exact rate with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD).
What does clothing cost to import from China?
It depends on unit price, quantity, agent fee and freight. Use the calculator above for an all-in landed cost in XOF.
What should I search for on 1688?
Common terms for this category: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. Pair these with a sourcing agent if you cannot read Chinese.
Are these numbers official?
No. Duty, FX and freight here are indicative estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm with Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD) and a forwarder before paying.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
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