PVC Fabric Export Guide: A Complete Manual for Beginners
A comprehensive guide for those starting PVC fabric exports. Covering fabric types, export procedures, tariffs, and buyer discovery.
What Is PVC Fabric?
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) fabric offers outstanding durability and waterproof performance, making it a go-to material for bags, tents, industrial covers, and many other applications. Demand for Korean-made PVC fabric has been growing steadily in the Japanese market in particular.
Primary Applications
- Fashion & accessories: bags, wallets, belts, footwear
- Industrial: waterproof covers, tents, awnings
- Interior: wall coverings, flooring, furniture surfaces
- Automotive: seat covers, interior trim
Export Workflow in 5 Steps
Step 1: Finding Buyers
There are several ways to identify Japanese buyers:
- Trade shows: Tokyo International Textile Fair, Osaka Industrial Materials Fair
- Online B2B platforms: Alibaba, GlobalSources
- Trading agencies: buyer matching through specialist agencies such as Dowhara Trading
Step 2: Samples and Price Negotiation
Once a buyer shows interest, you send samples. At this stage it is essential to provide:
- An accurate spec sheet (thickness, color, durability test results)
- FOB / CIF pricing
- Minimum order quantity (MOQ)
Step 3: Contract and Documentation
The key documents required for export:
- Commercial Invoice: transaction value and item breakdown
- Packing List: packaging details
- Certificate of Origin: required to claim Korea–Japan FTA benefits
- Bill of Lading (B/L): cargo receipt issued for ocean freight
Step 4: Customs Clearance and Logistics
When shipping from Korea to Japan:
- Ocean freight: Busan Port → Osaka / Tokyo Port (approx. 2–3 days)
- Air freight: same-day or next-day delivery for urgent shipments
- Tariffs: 0–3% for most items under the Korea–Japan FTA
Step 5: Payment Settlement
Common payment methods:
- T/T (telegraphic transfer): the most widely used method, typically 30% deposit + 70% balance
- L/C (letter of credit): suitable for larger transactions
- D/P, D/A: documents against payment / acceptance
How Dowhara Can Help
With 35 years of specialized experience in Korea–Japan trade, Dowhara Trading offers:
- Buyer matching: we identify the right buyers through our local network in Japan
- Automated documentation: our AI system generates invoices and packing lists automatically
- Four-language support: Korean, Japanese, English, and Chinese
- One-stop service: we handle the entire process, from consultation through customs clearance and settlement
Initial consultation and quotations are free of charge. Please get in touch via our Contact page.