Aren the costs of customs and shipping outrageous on small quantities?
Not necessarily. Customs and importing fees are not based on quantities, rather on the material the item is manufactured from. Cotton, for example, carries a higher quota fee than man made materials such as nylon or polyester. Shipping costs can be the area that can make a difference. Most small orders can be brought here via air express, and still be extremely cost effective. Large items that do not weigh in proportion to their size, or items that are very heavy can be cost prohibitive on small quantities, the only way to know for sure is to ask us for a quote. Large quantities are usually most cost effective brought over on a ship. The time frame for ocean freight is usually 30 days from manufacturing plant to your door, plus the time to manufacture the product. Don’t ever rule anything out until we can research it.
