<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sanwas International ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanwas International ]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:55:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sanwasinternational.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Will Leather Shoes from India Enter New Zealand Duty-Free from 20 October 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Import leather shoes from India to New Zealand duty-free from 20 Oct 2026 under the NZ-India FTA if rules of origin are met; 15% NZ GST still applies.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/import-leather-shoes-india-new-zealand-fta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac2622d901c627fc3d05694</guid><category><![CDATA[Sourcing & Industry Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leather Footwear]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf7c1_62a97165db764ff496d148f88584764f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Indian Factories Make Moc-Toe Derbies for Dutch Shoe Brands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes. A moc-toe derby manufacturer in India can make private-label lace-ups for Dutch brands from under 500 pairs per style, with bulk in about 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/moc-toe-derby-manufacturer-india-netherlands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac242577babcebbad156075</guid><category><![CDATA[Leather Footwear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buyer FAQs]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf7c1_d22ad8c9ddc74babac8ee411362d6985~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the EUDR Still Apply to Leather from India? EU Buyer Guide 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[No. EUDR leather from India rules ended on 18 Sept 2026: cattle hides and leather (HS 4101, 4104, 4107) left Annex I. 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Indian D2C brands can get private label suede loafers made in India from under 500 pairs per style, with a sample round first and bulk in about 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/private-label-suede-loafers-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1eee97babcebbad14c802</guid><category><![CDATA[Leather Footwear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buyer FAQs]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 06:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf7c1_1f73311308844ea2975f408c6803cbf4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Launch a Leather Footwear Brand in India: 2026 Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launch a leather footwear brand in India: sample first, file a class 25 trademark, price for 5% or 18% GST, label boxes right, start under 500 pairs a style.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/launch-leather-footwear-brand-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1d5a3417f4e92289cd6ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Private Label]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leather Footwear]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:27:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf7c1_b990d970811e40fbbbb242b568f0d425~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chromium VI Testing for Leather from India: EU &#38; UK Importer Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chromium VI testing for leather from India: EU and UK law caps Cr VI at below 3 mg/kg in skin-contact leather. 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Use EXW and DDP only with clear customs roles.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/incoterms-leather-orders-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac0cab21bab6ecf4e31942b</guid><category><![CDATA[Sourcing & Industry Insights]]></category><category><![CDATA[OEM Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:28:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dd32f_221b765af7254037b0babf7b6696fb78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Leather Should Indian Brands Use for Soft Jackets in Winter 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soft leather jackets for Indian brands in winter 2026: use lamb or sheep nappa for drape, goat nappa for durability and light cow nappa for structure.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/soft-leather-jackets-indian-brands-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac09ca17babcebbad11c3bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Outerwear & Furniture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buyer FAQs]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dd32f_82556cb6ac4a473ea1312d970f56d553~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upholstery Leather Supplier in India: A Spec Guide for Furniture Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upholstery leather supplier India guide: specify hide, finish, 0.9-1.2 mm thickness, test reports and 5% GST invoicing before you order furniture leather.]]></description><link>https://www.sanwasinternational.com/post/upholstery-leather-supplier-india-furniture-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac0843b2291ee73d35b01ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Outerwear & Furniture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sourcing & Industry Insights]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0dd32f_b31bf9ae3ba149ce97919317c98e6298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>sanvimediaflux</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Importing Leather Footwear from India to the UAE: CEPA Duty Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leather footwear from India to UAE pays 0% customs duty under CEPA with a valid certificate of origin; 5% UAE VAT still applies. 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