Shipping Information

If you are new to international trade and importing, here a few notes.

"IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY." - CHARLES CALEB COLTON

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." only when one actually "Imitates". Imitating images or claims and then making money by selling cheap and fake non-imitation goods is unflattering and illegal even if these laws are not enforced.

Increasingly, Asian and Western companies are copying entire websites, using copyright pictures, linking to patented items, even linking to customers pretending they are a supplier or re-seller. Over the years the use of our packaging on B2B websites, E bay, Amazon (essentially everywhere) is commonplace. Scammers pretending to be the manufacturer or wholesaler or retailer of the QY Factory/MH Brands and masquerading as legitimate companies is much too common.

Sadly without excessive follow up, there is no punishment for most offenders making it basically legal and uncontrollable for now. Copy products have hurt international brands crippling sales, especially in the food and drink industries. (EG: copy wines killing end users). We have received really bad reviews on Amazon for items that were not produced by us, rather they were dangerous copies using our name.  It is buyer beware world.

Setting up to Import goods:

Contact local "Custom brokers" in your country on details for getting importing licenses and the customs process. For most countries we can deliver direct to your door if needed.

Terms

All deals processed by QY Factory/MH Manufacturing Corp. follow INCOTERMS, the standard terms for Western Business. All products imported from China are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

We usually sell Ex-works or FOB (and then arrange transportation & these costs from our dock to your depot (sea port or train or truck port)). We also arrange insurance and can deal with any situations in China’s customs. We will work your broker (or ours if you use ours) to ensure goods go through the ports. Random shipments are inspected by customs and we cover inspection fees for China, the buyer cover any inspection fees for the destination ports. Buyers cover import duty. All other costs are clearing stated and we cover any direct shipping cost fluctuations within reason.

Read the info below and let me know if you have any questions.

 

The Incoterms® Rules

The Incoterms® rules have become an essential part of the daily language of trade. They have been incorporated in contracts for the sale of goods worldwide and provide rules and guidance to importers, exporters, lawyers, transporters, insurers and students of international trade.

Below are short descriptions of the 11 rules from the Incoterms® 2010 edition.

EXW Ex Works

“Ex Works” means that the seller delivers when it places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller’s premises or at another named place (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.). The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle, nor does it need to clear the goods for export, where such clearance is applicable.

FCA Free Carrier

“Free Carrier” means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer at the seller’s premises or another named place. The parties are well advised to specify as clearly as possible the point within the named place of delivery, as the risk passes to the buyer at that point.

CPT Carriage Paid To

“Carriage Paid To” means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such place is agreed between parties) and that the seller must contract for and pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.

CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid To

“Carriage and Insurance Paid to” means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such place is agreed between parties) and that the seller must contract for an pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.

DAT Delivered At Terminal

“Delivered at Terminal” means that the seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the disposal of the buyer at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. “Terminal” includes a place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.

DAP Delivered At Place

“Delivered at Place” means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.

DDP Delivered Duty Paid

“Delivered Duty Paid” means that the seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination and has an obligation to clear the goods not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import and to carry out all customs formalities.

RULES FOR SEA AND INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORT

FAS Free Alongside Ship

“Free Alongside Ship” means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel (e.g., on a quay or a barge) nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are alongside the ship, and the buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.

FOB Free On Board

“Free On Board” means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel, and the buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.

CFR Cost and Freight

“Cost and Freight” means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel. The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight

“Cost, Insurance and Freight” means that the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the goods are on board the vessel. The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.

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