Transparent Pricing
Custom Hat Pricing, MOQ & Shipping
Complete cost breakdown for wholesale custom caps — from factory pricing and volume discounts to shipping methods and payment terms. No hidden fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions answered below
Q1:How much does a custom baseball cap cost when ordering wholesale?
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Prices range from $3.50 to $7.00 per cap FOB depending on material, embroidery complexity, decoration locations, and order quantity. Entry-level cotton twill caps start at $3.50. Premium 3D puff embroidered caps range from $3.50 to $7.00. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your specific requirements.
Q2:What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for custom caps?
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Our standard MOQ is 200 pieces per style and color. For example, 1 style in 2 colors = 400 pieces total. For first-time brand partners, we can sometimes accommodate smaller test orders — contact us to discuss your needs.
Q3:How much does shipping cost for custom hats from China?
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Shipping costs depend on weight, volume, destination, and speed. Air express (DHL/FedEx/UPS) for samples costs approximately $30-60 for 2-5 caps. Bulk sea freight for 1,000+ caps typically costs $400-800 to the US West Coast. We provide exact shipping quotes once your order details are confirmed.
Q4:What is the difference between FOB and CIF pricing?
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FOB (Free On Board) means you pay for goods + China export charges, and you arrange international shipping. CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) includes shipping and insurance to your destination port. FOB is more cost-effective if you have a freight forwarder. CIF is simpler for first-time importers.
Q5:Do you offer volume discounts for large orders?
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Yes. Volume discounts apply at 500 pcs, 1,000 pcs, 5,000 pcs and 10,000+ pcs tiers. Higher quantities also reduce the per-unit shipping cost. For orders over 10,000 pcs, we offer additional customization flexibility and dedicated production line allocation.
Q6:How much does a custom sample cost?
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A physical pre-production sample typically costs $50-100 including courier shipping, depending on complexity. This fee is fully credited against your bulk order.
Q7:What is the production lead time for custom hats?
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Sample production: 7 days. Bulk production: 15-20 days depending on quantity and complexity. Rush orders can be accommodated for an additional fee. We send weekly production photos and videos so you can track progress.
Q8:How long does shipping take from China?
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Air express (DHL/FedEx/UPS): 5-8 days door-to-door. Air freight: 7-12 days airport-to-airport. Sea freight: 25-35 days port-to-port. We recommend air express for samples and first orders, and sea freight for bulk reorders to minimize cost.
Q9:What payment methods do you accept?
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We accept T/T bank transfer (30% deposit, 70% before shipment), Alibaba Trade Assurance (credit card, online payment), Western Union for samples, and L/C for orders over $50,000. Trade Assurance provides buyer protection and secure transaction processing.
Q10:Are there any hidden costs or surcharges?
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No hidden costs. Our quotes include: cap cost, embroidery/screen printing setup, internal labels, hang tags, standard polybag packaging, and export cartons. Optional extras (custom boxes, individual polybags, special hang tags) are quoted separately and clearly itemized.
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