Quick answer
Who supplies footwear in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a footwear manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Charlestown. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Basseterre in about 35–50 days, then 1 day by ferry inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sandals, slippers, casual shoes and sports shoes for men, women and kids.
Why Charlestown needs footwear
Nevis's main town. Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small tourism and services economy.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Charlestown
Fabric and garment traders in Charlestown buy printed cotton fabric, ready-made garments and footwear in bundles and mixed containers, planned around seasonal demand.
In Charlestown, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy footwear from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys footwear: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Charlestown
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Charlestown buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Charlestown, hardware stores and supermarkets buy footwear from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys footwear: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Delivery of footwear to Charlestown
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to BasseterreIndicative transit 35–50 days (Caribbean), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to CharlestownAbout 1 day by ferry, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Charlestown
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Saint Kitts and Nevis working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (XCD equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing footwear into Charlestown: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis — 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Saint Kitts and Nevis working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +1869 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; 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 |
Leading industries in Charlestown
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
Footwear specifications for Charlestown
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Saint Kitts and Nevis'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.