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Clothing Manufacturer for Austrian Brands

Nevear makes custom clothing for Austrian brands, 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 Austria.

This page covers what matters for an Austrian label: EU duty by production country, how import VAT can be booked through your tax office, the small-business VAT threshold, and labels in German.

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Minimum order
Typically 50 pieces per item
Lead time
Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
EU duty
0% from the UK, US or Pakistan when origin rules are met; 12% from China
VAT
20%; small businesses exempt up to €55,000 turnover

Why Austrian brands work with Nevear

  • Small first runs. With a typical minimum of 50 pieces per item, a new style ties up little cash in stock. Read what MOQ means.
  • A choice of four production countries. The US, the UK, Pakistan or China, so you can weigh price, fabric and EU duty for each order.
  • 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 hats, jackets, hoodies, pants, skirts and t-shirts for Austrian labels.

Duty on clothing into Austria

As an EU member, Austria charges the EU's common customs duty on clothing from outside the EU: normally 12%, or nothing for qualifying goods from the countries below.

Duty into the EU on cotton T-shirts and denim jeans, from the EU's TARIC database (October 2026). The 0% rates apply only when the goods meet the scheme's rules of origin.
Where the clothing is madeDuty into the EUWhy
UK0%EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
US0%EU tariff preference for goods of US origin, since July 1, 2026
Pakistan0%GSP+, the EU's preference scheme for developing countries
China12%No preference, so the EU's normal rate applies

Import VAT through your tax office

VAT in Austria is 20%. Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) is set by Customs, but under section 26(3) of the Austrian VAT Act the amounts can be passed straight to your tax office (Finanzamt) instead of being paid to Customs. Customs then produces a monthly control list of those amounts.

Whether your imports qualify depends on the conditions in the Act, so ask your customs agent before your first shipment.

The small-business VAT threshold

Since January 1, 2025, Austrian small businesses with turnover of up to €55,000 a year are exempt from charging VAT under the Kleinunternehmerregelung; the limit used to be €35,000. The exemption is only open to businesses whose economic activity is based in the EU.

Labels in German

Fibre composition labels for Austria are in German, which also covers Germany if you sell there. Use the EU's standard fibre names, such as cotton (Baumwolle) or polyester, with percentages by weight.

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

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Weeks from the start of sampling

One sample round shown. Each extra round adds 2–3 weeks, and your review time comes on top.
  1. Send your designs or a tech pack, with quantities per size and color.
  2. We confirm the minimum, price, production country and timeline in your quote.
  3. We make a sample in 2–3 weeks so you can check fit, fabric and finish.
  4. Once you approve it, the bulk order usually arrives in Austria 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevear based in Austria?

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 Austria.

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.

Can import VAT go through my tax office instead of Customs?

It can, when the conditions in section 26(3) of the Austrian VAT Act are met: Customs passes the import VAT it sets to your tax office. Ask your customs agent whether your imports qualify.

Is there a VAT exemption for small brands in Austria?

Yes. Since 2025, businesses based in the EU with turnover of up to €55,000 a year can use the Kleinunternehmerregelung and do not charge VAT.

Sources

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