Clothing Manufacturer for Czech Brands
Nevear makes custom clothing for brands in Prague, Brno and across the Czech Republic, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to the Czech Republic.
This page covers what matters for a Czech label: EU duty by production country, import VAT on your VAT return, the packaging take-back rules for importers, and labels in Czech.

- Minimum order
- Typically 50 pieces per item
- Lead time
- Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
- Packaging
- Importers take back packaging, usually through an authorised company
- VAT
- 21%; VAT payers declare import VAT on their return
Why Czech brands work with Nevear
- A low first order. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so you can test a style before committing to volume. Read what MOQ means.
- Duty-free routes. Garments from our partner factories in the UK, the US and Pakistan can come into the Czech Republic at 0% if they meet the rules of origin.
- Room to grow. Repeat orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.
- A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
We make t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, jeans and sportswear for Czech labels.
Duty on clothing into the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic applies the EU's common customs tariff, so clothing from outside the EU normally pays 12%. Where the garment is made decides whether a 0% rate applies.
| Where the clothing is made | Duty into the EU | Why |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 0% | EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement |
| US | 0% | EU tariff preference for goods of US origin, since July 1, 2026 |
| Pakistan | 0% | GSP+, the EU's preference scheme for developing countries |
| China | 12% | No preference, so the EU's normal rate applies |
Import VAT on your VAT return
The Czech standard VAT rate is 21%. When customs releases goods into free circulation for a VAT payer, Section 23 of the VAT Act requires the payer to declare the import VAT in its VAT return for the period in which the goods were released, and the payer can deduct it under the usual rules. If the VAT is paid to the customs office instead, that also meets the obligation.
If your business is not yet a VAT payer, the import VAT is paid to customs and cannot be recovered, so add it to your landed cost; our landed cost guide shows how.
Packaging: take-back and recovery
Under the Czech Packaging Act, importing packaging, including the packaging around goods, counts as placing it on the market. The importer has to make sure that packaging is taken back and recovered. There are three ways to meet the obligation:
- A joint-fulfilment contract with one authorised packaging company, such as EKO-KOM, which takes over the obligations for a fee based on the packaging you report. This is the usual route for a clothing brand.
- Running your own take-back and recovery system, with your own records and reporting.
- Passing the obligation on by contract to whoever buys the packaged goods from you to sell them on, where the contract says so explicitly.
Labels in Czech
The Czech Consumer Protection Act requires the seller to give the product information it lists in Czech when it is given in writing. Some of it can be given as symbols, such as care symbols, as long as they are clear, legible and complete. Fibre names follow the EU list, so cotton is "bavlna", elastane "elastan" and polyester "polyester".
How an order works
From sample to delivered order
Sample
2–3 weeks
Bulk order and delivery
3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included
Weeks from the start of sampling
- Send your designs or a tech pack, with quantities per size and color.
- We confirm the minimum, price, production country and timeline in your quote.
- We make a sample in 2–3 weeks so you can check fit, fabric and finish.
- Once you approve it, the bulk order usually arrives in the Czech Republic 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevear based in the Czech Republic?
No. Nevear Apparel LLC is a US company based in Wyoming. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to brands in the Czech Republic.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.
Do I pay import VAT at the border in the Czech Republic?
Not if you are a VAT payer: the import VAT is declared in your VAT return for the period the goods were released, and can be deducted under the usual rules. Businesses that are not VAT payers pay it to customs.
Do I need to join EKO-KOM?
If you import packaged clothing above the small-business limits, you must make sure the packaging is taken back and recovered. A contract with an authorised packaging company such as EKO-KOM is the usual way; running your own system is the alternative.
Do clothing labels need to be in Czech?
Yes. Written product information for consumers must be in Czech, and fibre names follow the EU list in Czech. Clear care symbols can be used.
Sources
- European Commission TARIC: cotton T-shirts, code 6109 10 00 10
- UK Trade Tariff: EU–UK rules of origin for T-shirts
- Your Europe: VAT rates in EU countries
- e-Sbírka: VAT Act No. 235/2004, section 23 (import VAT)
- e-Sbírka: Packaging Act No. 477/2001
- e-Sbírka: Consumer Protection Act No. 634/1992, section 11 (information in Czech)
- EUR-Lex: Textile Fibre Names Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011
Facts checked on . Rules change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
Making clothing for Czech Republic?
Tell us what you want to make and how many pieces. We will confirm the minimum, the best production country and a timeline in your quote.