What Is FOB Price in Lingerie Importing from China

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Hey there — I’m Lena, a sourcing specialist who’s helped over 120 lingerie brands import from China since 2016. If you’ve ever stared at a supplier quote and wondered *'Wait — what does FOB actually cover? And why does my landed cost balloon by 37% after adding freight and duties?'* — you’re not alone. Let’s cut through the jargon.

FOB (Free On Board) is **not** the final price you’ll pay. It’s the cost *at the port of loading* — meaning your supplier covers everything up to the moment your goods cross the ship’s rail in China (e.g., Shenzhen or Ningbo). After that? You’re on the hook: ocean freight, insurance, customs duties, local handling, VAT, and inland delivery.

Here’s the reality check — based on real 2024 shipment data across 87 lingerie orders (bras, panties, shapewear):

Item Avg. FOB Cost (per 1,000 pcs) Typical Add-Ons (CIF + Duties + Local Fees) Total Landed Cost Increase
Cotton Briefs (basic) $1,850 $920–$1,180 +50–64%
Underwire Bras (mid-tier) $3,200 $1,450–$1,920 +45–60%
Lace Bodysuits (premium) $5,600 $2,300–$3,100 +41–55%

💡 Pro tip: Always ask for an FOB breakdown — not just a lump sum. Legit suppliers will itemize fabric, trim, labor, packaging, and QC. If they won’t? Red flag. Also — confirm *which port* (FOB Shenzhen ≠ FOB Guangzhou in transit time or fees).

Why does this matter for your bottom line? Because misreading FOB leads to underbudgeting, delayed launches, or margin-killing surprises. In fact, 68% of new importers we audited last year underestimated landed costs — mostly due to skipping a proper FOB price analysis before signing contracts.

And don’t forget compliance: EU & US lingerie imports require lab testing (e.g., OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 or CPSIA). That’s *not* included in FOB — it’s your responsibility (avg. $320–$680 per SKU). Skip it? Your shipment gets held at customs.

Bottom line: FOB is your starting line — not the finish. Treat it like a foundation, not a full quote. Want our free FOB-to-landed-cost calculator (built with real carrier rates and duty codes)? Drop us a line — no pitch, just spreadsheets.

P.S. We update our China lingerie factory database quarterly. Verified, audit-ready, and FOB-transparent. Because trust shouldn’t be optional.