FOB / CIF
Standard export terms — confirmed before seasonal production slots.
Export & Delivery
Bedding Shipping
Bedding is bulky before compression and sensitive to moisture — we vacuum-pack for cube efficiency, reinforce cartons for sea transit, and align production with vessel space for seasonal programs.
FCL & LCL Sea
Primary mode for comforters and sets; full containers for retail programs.
Compliance Docs
OEKO-TEX, material certs, CO, and customs-ready invoices.
Pre-Shipment QC
Fill weight, stitching, and compression integrity checked before release.
Incoterms & Delivery Terms
We quote and contract on internationally recognized Incoterms 2020. The term defines who arranges freight, insurance, and customs — and where risk transfers from seller to buyer.
EXW
Ex Works
- Seller responsibility
- Goods ready for pickup at our factory. Packing for export if agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- All transport, export clearance, freight, insurance, and import duties.
- Best for
- Buyers with their own China logistics agent or consolidated shipments.
FOB
Free On Board
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and delivery onto vessel at named port (e.g. FOB Ningbo).
- Buyer responsibility
- Ocean freight, insurance, and all costs from port of loading onward.
- Best for
- Most wholesale sea shipments — buyer controls main freight and insurance.
CFR
Cost and Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and ocean freight to named destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Insurance from port of loading, unloading, and import clearance.
- Best for
- Buyers who prefer seller to book sea freight but arrange their own cargo insurance.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance, ocean freight, and minimum cargo insurance to destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Import clearance, duties, and delivery from destination port.
- Best for
- Standard sea shipments where buyer wants freight and basic insurance included in quote.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
- Seller responsibility
- Full delivery to buyer's address including freight, insurance, export/import clearance, and duties where agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- Receive goods at agreed location — responsibilities defined per contract.
- Best for
- Brands and retailers who want a single landed cost — quoted case by case.
FOB and CIF from major China ports are most common for wholesale orders. EXW and DDP are available when agreed. All terms, ports, and responsibilities are confirmed in the proforma invoice or contract before deposit.
Freight Modes for Bedding
Vacuum compression improves container utilization. We recommend sea freight for bulk; air or express for urgent restocks or sample sets.
Sea Freight — FCL / LCL
Vacuum-compressed comforters in reinforced export cartons, palletized for FCL or consolidated LCL. Strongest economics for seasonal and program orders.
Air Freight
For urgent restocks when sea lead time misses a retail window. Cartons sized for chargeable weight after compression.
Express Courier
Fabric swatches, fill samples, and small evaluation sets — door-to-door with tracking.
From Order to Delivery
Bedding programs often align with retail seasons — production and vessel booking should be planned early.
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Inquiry & Quotation
Specs, quantity, Incoterm, destination port, and target lead time confirmed in writing.
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Sampling
Pre-production sample for approval. Sample shipped express unless otherwise agreed.
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PO & Deposit
Signed confirmation, deposit per contract (typically 30% T/T), production slot scheduled.
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Production & QC
Manufacturing with inline checks. Pre-shipment inspection — photos, video, or third-party inspection if required.
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Export Packing
Carton labeling, palletizing, fumigation or ISPM-15 where required, shipping marks applied.
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Shipment & Documents
Booking confirmed, B/L or AWB issued. Commercial invoice, packing list, and CO sent for customs clearance.
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Balance & Release
Balance payment per agreed terms. Original documents released for sea/air freight collection.
Export Packaging for Bedding
Comforters and sets ship in export cartons built for compression and long sea transit — not display packaging unless agreed for private label.
- Vacuum compression for cube efficiency — fill recovers after opening at destination.
- 5-ply or reinforced cartons with corner protection and bilingual marks.
- Inner poly bags and desiccant where humidity risk applies.
- Palletizing with stretch-wrap; ISPM-15 pallets where mandated.
- Retail boxes, insert cards, and barcodes for private-label programs.
Export Documentation
We prepare standard export documents for customs clearance. Additional certificates are arranged when required and quoted separately.
- Commercial Invoice — product description, HS codes, value, Incoterm, and payment terms.
- Packing List — carton count, dimensions, gross/net weight per carton and total.
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB) — issued by carrier or forwarder.
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — Form E, Form A, or general CO as applicable.
- Fumigation / phytosanitary certificates — for wood packaging or regulated materials when required.
- Test reports — OEKO-TEX, material certs, or product-specific reports on request.
Payment Terms
Payment structure is agreed per order and client history. Standard terms for new B2B accounts are typically T/T (telegraphic transfer). L/C available for qualified orders with agreed terms.
- Sample orders — 100% prepayment before production/shipment.
- Sample fees — quoted upfront; credit toward bulk when stated in the PI or contract.
- First bulk order — 30% deposit after confirmation, then 70% balance before shipment (T/T).
- Repeat clients — terms may be adjusted based on relationship and volume.
- Letter of Credit (L/C) — at sight or usance, subject to bank fees and review.
- All bank charges outside China are borne by the buyer unless otherwise stated.
Quality Control Before Shipment
Goods are not shipped until production QC is complete and any agreed pre-shipment inspection is passed. This protects both parties and reduces disputes at destination.
- Inline inspection during production — materials, dimensions, print/color, workmanship.
- Final random inspection (AQL sampling) before packing completion.
- Pre-shipment photos and video for remote approval when client cannot visit.
- Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, etc.) — buyer-arranged or seller-arranged per contract.
- Hold shipment if critical defects exceed agreed AQL — rework or replacement before release.
Ports & Destinations
We ship from major coastal ports in China. Default ports depend on factory location and freight optimization — confirmed in each quotation.
- Primary ports: Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen / Yantian, Qingdao, Guangzhou.
- Destination: worldwide — US, EU, UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America.
- Door-to-door DDP quotes require full delivery address and import requirements.
- Buyers may nominate their own freight forwarder for FOB/EXW shipments.
What to Expect for Bedding Orders
Typical shipping considerations for silk bedding wholesale.
- Vacuum compression is standard for sea freight — quote assumes compressed cube unless stated otherwise.
- Seasonal retail windows — book production and vessel space 8–12 weeks ahead when possible.
- FOB or CIF from Ningbo / Shanghai most common for East China production.
- Mixed-SKU containers — carton marks by size and collection for destination unpacking.
- Hotel and project orders — pallet configuration and delivery sequence can be planned with your forwarder.
Partner size guide
- Boutique retailer (small program) — express samples, then LCL sea for first season.
- Regional home textile distributor — LCL or shared FCL by collection.
- National retail or hotel chain — dedicated FCL, seasonal booking aligned to launch dates.
Need a Bedding Shipping Quote?
Share SKU mix, quantity, destination port, target in-store date, and preferred Incoterm. We will advise freight and lead time.
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