Laundry hampers live or die on three details: they have to hold shape when full, they have to breathe so damp laundry does not sour, and they have to arrive at the destination port with edges intact after four weeks in a container. This page is a shortlist for exactly that.
What buyers ask for on this category
- Fuller water hyacinth, not the thin weave. A hamper carries weight and takes daily handling. Fuller fibre keeps the wall from collapsing after six months on a bathroom floor.
- Height that reads as a family basket. 18–22 inches tall so a full week of washing does not overflow. Anything shorter reads as a small bin and prices lower.
- Handles that actually carry weight. Woven-in handles reinforced at the joint, not glued grips. A hamper is picked up wet and heavy — the handle is where returns come from.
- Optional cotton liner, sold as an add-on. Liner protects the fibre from damp stalls and adds a soft-goods upsell for the retailer. Buyer-branded liner on request.
SKU shortlist
These two hamper SKUs are the working core of the category. Full spec sheet, hi-res photography, and CBM per carton are shared on enquiry.
| SKU | Design | Material | Pack | Sizes (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMD-029 | Tall Laundry Basket | Water Hyacinth | Set of 2 | 15.6 × 11.6 × 20.7 in · 14 × 10 × 18.7 in |
| HMD-033 | Tall Handled Basket | Water Hyacinth | Set of 3 | 17.3 × 12.6 × 14.8 in → 13.4 × 8.3 × 11.4 in |
Trade terms at a glance
MOQ per SKU
300–500
HS Code
4602.19.90
Incoterm
FOB HCMC
Lead time
6–8 weeks
Payment
30/70 T/T
Origin
Đồng Tháp, VN
Container maths
A 20-foot container typically carries 250–350 hamper sets across two or three SKUs. A 40-foot high-cube typically carries 700–900 sets when combined with medium storage baskets to fill the top of the container. Exact CBM per carton is confirmed against the exact items in your enquiry.
Frequently asked
Are handwoven hampers strong enough for daily use?
Yes, when the design is built for it. HMD's hamper SKUs use fuller water hyacinth with reinforced handles and a woven bottom rim, not a decorative small-basket weave scaled up. Expect a two-to-three year service life in household use with normal care; hospitality use is shorter and depends on housekeeping handling.
Do hampers ship nested?
Yes. HMD-029 is a nested set of two; HMD-033 is a nested set of three. Nesting keeps CBM low and lets the retailer sell one carton as multiple price points. Exact carton dims share on enquiry.
Do you offer a matching lid?
Some hamper designs are offered with a flat lid or a hinged lid on request. Lids are an added tooling and MOQ line — typically 200 units per lid SKU. Buyers who want a lidded programme should include it in the first PO to justify the tooling.
What is the HS code and duty position?
HS 4602.19.90 covers handwoven laundry hampers in water hyacinth. Buyers in the EU and UK typically clear at zero duty under GSP; the HMD invoice includes a Form A certificate of origin on request. US importers should reference HTS 4602.19.
Can we brand the hamper with our label?
Yes. Buyer-branded hangtags, care cards, and printed inner cartons are standard. Sewn-in fabric labels on the cotton liner add-on are available at additional cost. Minimum for branded packaging is one full SKU run.
What is the lead time from PO to FOB HCMC?
Standard hamper designs ship in six to eight weeks from confirmed PO. Custom sizes or a new colourway add two to three weeks for sampling. Container consolidation adds three to five working days after production is complete.