FOB Guide for Overseas Buyers
How we ship hotel linen from our Nantong factory to your door — with you in control of freight.
From Order to Delivery — The FOB Process
You Place the Order
After confirming product specs, pricing, and lead time, we issue a Proforma Invoice (PI). You arrange a deposit (typically 30% T/T), and we begin production. Balance payment is due before shipment or against copy documents, as agreed.
We Manufacture & Inspect
Production runs through our complete in-house pipeline: weaving → sewing → QC inspection → packaging. Our independent inspection workshop checks every batch for GSM, thread count, dimensional accuracy, seam strength, and colorfastness before clearing for export.
You Nominate a Freight Forwarder
Under FOB terms, the buyer (you) nominates and pays the freight forwarder. The forwarder books vessel space and arranges ocean freight from Shanghai/Ningbo to your destination port. We coordinate with your forwarder on container loading schedules.
We Handle Factory Loading & Customs Declaration
We load the container at our factory, arrange Chinese export customs clearance, and deliver the container to the named port. Once goods cross the ship's rail at the port of loading, risk transfers to you — this is the FOB delivery point.
We Provide Export Documents
Our standard document package includes: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (from your forwarder), Certificate of Origin (Form A / Form E where applicable), and QC Inspection Report. We can also provide GSP Form A for eligible destinations.
You Handle Import & Final Delivery
From the port of destination onward, you manage import customs clearance, duties/taxes, and inland transportation. We remain available to support with any documentation needs during clearance.
FOB Frequently Asked Questions
What does FOB price include?
Our FOB price includes: product cost + factory loading + Chinese export customs clearance + delivery to the named port (Shanghai or Ningbo). It does NOT include ocean freight, insurance, or destination port charges.
Can you arrange CIF or DDP instead?
We primarily quote FOB because it gives buyers full control over freight costs and forwarder selection. If you prefer CIF (we arrange shipping and insurance) or DDP (delivered duty paid), we can quote accordingly — let us know your destination port in the inquiry.
How do I pay under FOB terms?
Typical payment terms are 30% T/T deposit with order, 70% balance before shipment or against scanned copy of Bill of Lading. For established relationships, we can discuss L/C at sight or longer payment terms.
When does ownership of goods transfer?
Under FOB terms, risk and ownership transfer when the goods pass the ship's rail at the port of loading. Up to that point, the goods are our responsibility. After loading, your cargo insurance policy (if any) covers the goods.
Do you accept third-party inspection?
Yes. We welcome third-party inspection arranged at your cost. SGS, Bureau Veritas, and Intertek all have offices in Nantong. We coordinate factory access for their inspectors.
Ready to place an FOB order?
Tell us your product specs, quantity, and destination port. We respond with a quote within 24 hours.
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