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Who is a reliable caps supplier and exporter for Kiribati?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caps to buyers in Kiribati, including South Tarawa, Kiritimati. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Kiribati needs caps
Kiribati is a low-lying atoll nation dependent on fishing licences and imports.
Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Kiribati
Garment wholesalers and tailors in Kiribati buy fabric bundles and ready-made lines in mixed containers, timed for festive and school seasons.
In Kiribati, 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 Kiribati
Distributors and retailers in Kiribati import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Kiribati, 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 Kiribati
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 South Tarawaport: BetioThe capital area and main port at Betio.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Caps in Kiritimativia Betio · feeder vesselChristmas Island in the Line Islands.
Importing caps into Kiribati: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kiribati — 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 | 16:00–01:30 Kiribati time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +686 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Gilbertese, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); 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 Kiribati
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kiribati'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. Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15).
Price, duties & landed cost in Kiribati
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15). |
| 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 Kiribati
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.