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Sourcing Tussar Silk Fabric from Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur is the 'Silk City' of Bihar, weaving GI-tagged Bhagalpuri tussar silk for over two centuries. For brands sourcing tussar silk fabric, it offers 30,000+ looms of production capacity, mature export infrastructure, and a 22% landed-cost advantage over China.

Why Bhagalpur for tussar silk fabric?

Bhagalpur's handloom families weave GI-tagged Bhagalpuri tussar (kosa) silk — a naturally textured, earthy fabric used in saris, scarves and furnishing. The cluster blends tussar with other yarns for a distinctive matte luxury sought by slow-fashion brands.

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 tussar silk fabric from Bhagalpur — FAQs

MOQs for Tussar Silk Fabric from Bhagalpur typically start at 100 units and scale to 500 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.
Indicative FOB pricing is $6–$22 per metre, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 22% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 1.90% RoDTEP refund are factored in.
Plan for 35–55 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.
Tussar Silk Fabric is classified under HS 5007. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~1.90% 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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