What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Cotton Knit Hosiery from Ludhiana?

MOQs for Cotton Knit Hosiery from Ludhiana typically start at 1,000 units and scale to 5,000 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.

How much does Cotton Knit Hosiery cost from Ludhiana?

Indicative FOB pricing is $0.4–$2.5 per pair, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 16% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 2.40% RoDTEP refund are factored in.

What is the production lead time?

Plan for 30–50 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.

Which HS code and export schemes apply?

Cotton Knit Hosiery is classified under HS 6115. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~2.40% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.

How do you guarantee quality and protect against factories going direct?

We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

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Sourcing Cotton Knit Hosiery from Ludhiana

Ludhiana is india's woollen-knitwear and hosiery capital and a global bicycle-and-parts manufacturing centre. For brands sourcing cotton knit hosiery, it offers 10,000+ MSME units of production capacity, mature export infrastructure, and a 16% landed-cost advantage over China.

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Why Ludhiana for cotton knit hosiery?

Ludhiana built a vast small-and-medium manufacturing base over the twentieth century, dominating India's woollen knitwear, hosiery and winterwear and supplying a large share of the country's bicycles and components, alongside auto parts and hand tools.

What can go wrong — and how we prevent it

Quality drift on repeat orders. We run an independent QC inspection on every shipment — never just the first.
Factories going direct. Non-circumvention terms plus we own the QC, freight and payment rails.
FX & quote drift. Every quote is locked with a 30-day validity and an FX clause.

Buyer FAQ

Sourcing cotton knit hosiery from Ludhiana — FAQs

: MOQs for Cotton Knit Hosiery from Ludhiana typically start at 1,000 units and scale to 5,000 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.
: Indicative FOB pricing is $0.4–$2.5 per pair, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 16% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 2.40% RoDTEP refund are factored in.
: Plan for 30–50 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.
: Cotton Knit Hosiery is classified under HS 6115. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~2.40% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.
: We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.

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