Common questions about exporting Korean fabrics to Japan and our trade terms. If your question is not here, just ask us.
DOWHARA TRADING is a Korea–Japan trading company founded in 1990 in Daegu, Korea. It specializes in exporting PVC leather, silicone leather and synthetic leather made by Korean factories to customers in Japan, and handles inquiries in English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Our main product is PVC leather (PVC-coated fabric), and we also supply silicone leather and synthetic leather. PVC leather is mainly used for furniture, car seats, bags and interiors; silicone leather for premium furniture and fashion; and synthetic leather for apparel, accessories and interior materials.
PVC leather is durable, water-resistant and cost-competitive, which suits high-volume uses such as furniture, bags and vehicle interiors. Silicone leather feels softer and resists heat and hydrolysis (surface breakdown caused by moisture), so it is used for premium furniture and fashion. Tell us your application and budget and we will help you choose.
Yes. We deal directly with Korean fabric mills, which removes extra layers, and DOWHARA TRADING acts as a single point of contact from material checks and terms through export documents and delivery schedules.
Specifications differ by fabric type and mill. Share the application, the thickness, width, colour and surface texture you need, and any performance requirements such as flame retardancy, and we will propose matching fabrics with their specifications.
Yes, we handle orders starting from small sample quantities. Tell us the application and colours you want and we will suggest available samples; sample costs and shipping depend on the item and are quoted when you inquire.
Our standard term is FOB Busan. DOWHARA TRADING handles export clearance and loading at Busan port, while ocean freight and import clearance in Japan are arranged by the companies the buyer appoints. If you need other terms, please ask.
Payment is by T/T (telegraphic transfer) or L/C (letter of credit), in US dollars (USD) or Japanese yen (JPY) as agreed. T/T is usually split into a deposit and a balance, with the ratio agreed for each deal.
We handle everything from small orders to large repeat orders. Some fabrics have a minimum production run at the mill, so we confirm the exact quantity for your item together with the quotation.
It depends on the fabric type, stock availability, order quantity and the mill's schedule. We give production and shipping dates with the quotation and keep you updated while the order is in progress.
Korea and Japan are both parties to RCEP (the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), so goods that meet the rules of origin may qualify for the agreement's tariff rates. The actual rate depends on the fabric's HS code, so please confirm it with your customs broker in Japan.
We prepare the Commercial Invoice and Packing List needed for export. If you need additional documents such as a certificate of origin, please tell us when you inquire.
Use the form on our contact page, email [email protected] or call +82-53-382-1357. The first consultation and quotation are free, and we reply within one business day.
We work in English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, for both email and phone consultations.
The first consultation and quotation are free. We reply within one business day.