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title: "Process of exporting Chinese work clothes to Africa"
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description: "Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Export Prep Attach bilingual labels (English + local language e.g., Swahili/French) Use mold-resistant packaging (critical for humid ports like Lagos) Step 2: Choose Entry Point West Africa: Ship via Lagos (Nigeria) or Tema (Ghana)..."
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# Process of exporting Chinese work clothes to Africa

### Step-by-Step Process

**Step 1: Export Prep**

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Attach **bilingual labels** (English + local language e.g., Swahili/French)

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Use **mold-resistant packaging** (critical for humid ports like Lagos)

**Step 2: Choose Entry Point**

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**West Africa**: Ship via **Lagos** (Nigeria) or **Tema** (Ghana)

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**East Africa**: Use **Mombasa** (Kenya) or **Dar es Salaam** (Tanzania)

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**Landlocked**: Route through **Djibouti** + truck to Ethiopia/Uganda

**Step 3: Clear Customs**

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Hire **local clearing agents** (e.g., [Maco Shipping](https://macoshipping.co.ke/) in Kenya)

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Pay duties via **ETRMS** (East Africa) or **NICIS II** (West Africa)

**Step 4: Last-Mile Delivery**

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Partner with **local logistics**: Imperial Logistics (S.Africa), GIG Logistics (Nigeria)