Lion Dance Wholesale FAQ: Pricing, Payment, Shipping & More

Q: Do I need to pay import duties?

Lion dance costumes are typically classified under HS Code 9505 (Festive, Carnival or Other Entertainment Articles). Duty rates vary by country:

Expert answers from China-Cart.com — 23 years of wholesale lion dance export to 80+ countries

What are the wholesale prices for lion dance costumes?

Our wholesale pricing covers three tiers:

Product	Entry Tier	Mid Tier	Premium Tier
Southern lion set (head + body)	$120–$220	$220–$500	$500–$1,100
Northern lion pair (2 heads + 2 bodies)	$300–$600	$600–$1,200	$1,200–$2,800
Children's Southern lion set	$60–$120	$120–$250	$250–$500

Volume discounts apply: 5–9 sets (5–8% off), 10–29 sets (10–15% off), 30+ sets (15–30% off). For detailed pricing on your specific requirements, contact us.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wholesale?

Standard wholesale MOQ: 5 sets (any mix of styles/sizes)
Custom design / OEM MOQ: 10 sets
Trial order (first-time buyers): 3 sets accepted
Dropship orders: 1 piece minimum

Can I mix different styles in one wholesale order?

Yes, and most of our wholesale clients do. You can combine:

Southern lions (Fut Shan, Heshan) in different colors
Northern lion pairs
Adult and children's sizes
Dragon dance items (dragons, poles, pearl balls)
Accessories (pants, bells, drums, cymbals)

All items in a single order count toward the same volume discount tier. The discount is calculated on total quantity, not per-category.

What payment methods do you accept?

Method	Order Limit	Details
T/T Bank Transfer	No limit	30% deposit, balance before shipment
PayPal	Up to $5,000	Full payment or 30% deposit
Western Union	Up to $10,000	Full payment
Alibaba Trade Assurance	Up to $50,000	Payment protection included
L/C (Letter of Credit)	$20,000+	Irrevocable at sight

All prices are in USD. We can also quote in EUR, GBP, AUD, or SGD upon request.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping costs vary by method and destination:

Method	Transit Time	1 Lion Set	10 Lion Sets	50 Lion Sets
Express (DHL/FedEx)	3–7 days	$80–$150	$400–$800	$1,500–$2,500
Air freight	7–15 days	N/A	$300–$600	$800–$1,500
Sea freight	25–45 days	N/A	$200–$400	$400–$800

Sea freight includes 30 days of free warehouse storage after production. We provide FOB, CIF, and DAP shipping terms.

Do I need to pay import duties?

Lion dance costumes are typically classified under HS Code 9505 (Festive, Carnival or Other Entertainment Articles). Duty rates vary by country:

United States: 0–3.4% (many festive articles are duty-free)
European Union: 0–4.7%
United Kingdom: 0–4%
Australia: 0–5%
Canada: 0–6.5%
Southeast Asia: 0–10% (varies by country)

We provide all necessary documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and material declarations. For specific duty rates in your country, consult your local customs authority or freight forwarder.

Do you offer dropshipping?

Yes, for selected standard items:

MOQ: 1 piece per order
Packaging: Plain packaging with no manufacturer branding (unless you request OEM labels)
Branding: We include your branded packing slip/invoice
Pricing: 15–20% above standard wholesale rates
Shipping: We ship directly to your customer within 2–3 business days of order confirmation
Tracking: Tracking numbers provided within 24 hours of shipment

What is your return and warranty policy?

Manufacturing defects: Full replacement or refund within 30 days of delivery
Shipping damage: Report within 48 hours with photos — we send replacement parts or full replacement
Sizing issues: One-time exchange within 14 days (customer pays return shipping)
Non-defective returns: Accepted within 14 days in original packaging (15% restocking fee, customer pays shipping)

Ready to Place a Wholesale Order?

Contact our wholesale team at China-Cart.com for a free, no-obligation quotation. We respond within 12–24 hours.

Lion Dance Wholesale FAQ