Wholesale Clothing Supplier Checklist & Margin Calculator
Use this wholesale clothing supplier checklist to compare risk, estimate landed unit economics, and check official U.S. apparel compliance sources before placing a bulk order. Replace the example calculator values with written quotes from your supplier and carrier.
Supplier Vetting Checklist
Use this before placing a bulk order. Your goal: reduce risk and confirm terms in writing.
Margin Calculator
Estimate landed profit per unit, selling-price margin, and break-even price before you buy.
Formula: selling price minus platform fees, reserve, unit cost, shipping, and import charges. Taxes, storage, ads, labor, and financing can materially change the result.
Next best step
If your margin is tight, request samples or negotiate MOQ and shipping terms before buying. If you want help narrowing down apparel sources, request supplier matches.
Request Supplier ShortlistU.S. apparel import checks before you order
If the goods will be sold in the United States, get the label artwork, product specifications, importer responsibilities, and estimated duty in writing before approving bulk production. These official pages are starting points; product details can change which rules apply.
Textile and care labels
Check fiber content, country of origin, responsible company identity, and care instructions against the FTC guidance.
FTC clothing and textiles guidance →Flammability
Review the CPSC clothing guidance, including the general wearing-apparel standard and special rules that may apply to children's sleepwear.
CPSC clothing requirements →Importer and duties
Confirm who will act as importer of record and estimate duties, taxes, and other fees before treating a supplier quote as landed cost.
CBP importer number guidance → CBP duties and fees guidance →This checklist is educational, not legal, customs, tax, or product-safety advice. Verify the rules for the exact product and destination market.
Wholesale buyer toolkit FAQ
What does the supplier checklist help me verify?
It helps you document seller identity, sample status, MOQ and terms, shipping and duties, inspection plans, reputation checks, labeling, and brand or compliance risk before you buy.
What does the margin calculator include?
It estimates net revenue after platform fees and a returns or markdown reserve, total unit cost including shipping and duties, profit per unit, selling-price margin, and break-even price. It does not include taxes, storage, ads, or labor.
How do I save this toolkit output?
Use the Print button and choose Save as PDF, or copy the checklist summary and your notes into your own sourcing records.
Note: This toolkit is informational. Always verify seller legitimacy, policies, and compliance for your market before purchasing.