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Who is a reliable caps supplier and exporter for Antigua and Barbuda?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caps to buyers in Antigua and Barbuda, including St John's, English Harbour. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF St. John's with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Antigua and Barbuda needs caps
Antigua and Barbuda is a tourism-based Caribbean economy.
Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Antigua and Barbuda
Garment wholesalers and tailors in Antigua and Barbuda buy fabric bundles and ready-made lines in mixed containers, timed for festive and school seasons.
In Antigua and Barbuda, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy caps from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys caps: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Antigua and Barbuda
Distributors and retailers in Antigua and Barbuda import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Antigua and Barbuda, hardware stores and supermarkets buy caps from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys caps: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Top 2 cities for caps in Antigua and Barbuda
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Caps in St John'sport: St John'sThe capital and main port.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Caps in English Harbourvia St John's · 1 day by roadYachting and resort centre.
Importing caps into Antigua and Barbuda: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Antigua and Barbuda — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 00:00–09:30 Antigua and Barbuda time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1268 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Caps specifications for Antigua and Barbuda
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Antigua and Barbuda's import requirements.
| Fabrics | Cotton, denim, poly-cotton, lycra blends |
|---|---|
| Size range | Kids 2–14 years; adults XS–5XL |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags |
| Packing | Individual polybags, ratio packing, export cartons |
Standards: ISO 105, AATCC test methods or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM/OECS rules apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Antigua and Barbuda
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF St. John's |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM/OECS rules apply. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Antigua and Barbuda
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
