Buyer Information
Ordering & Trade Information
TL Machinery supports single-unit evaluation orders, dealer purchasing and larger B2B machinery orders. Final commercial terms depend on the selected model, configuration, destination and shipment arrangement.
Order Planning
Confirm quantity, timing and trade terms
Minimum Order Quantity
Standard machinery orders can start from 1 unit. A single machine can also be ordered for evaluation or as a dealer first order.
OEM, private-label and customized orders may have different minimum quantities depending on the requested work.
Production Lead Time
For standard configurations, production to shipment is typically around 20 days. Actual timing depends on the model, configuration, customization, quantity and current production schedule. The confirmed lead time is stated in the formal quotation or PI.
Trade Terms
EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP quotations can be coordinated depending on the destination, shipment type, customs/import arrangement and final order structure. DDP is not available for every destination.
Available terms and included costs are confirmed in the formal quotation for the specific shipment.
Commercial & Shipping Details
Review payment, quotation validity and shipping
Payment
The standard payment arrangement is 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment, unless otherwise stated in the formal quotation or PI.
The applicable contracting/export entity and payment details are identified in the formal quotation or PI before payment.
Quote Validity
The validity period is stated on each formal quotation because equipment, freight and exchange-rate conditions may change.
Shipping Arrangement
For full-container shipments, Qingdao is commonly used as the China-side shipping port.
For single-unit or consolidated shipments, the machine may first be delivered to the freight forwarder's consolidation warehouse. The warehouse location depends on the shipping plan and may be in locations such as Yiwu or Guangzhou. These are consolidation locations, rather than fixed export ports for every shipment.
Dealer & Custom Orders
Plan evaluation orders and customization
Dealer First Order / Trial Unit
Dealers can start with one machine for evaluation before considering larger orders.
OEM & Private Label
TL Machinery can coordinate buyer logos and private labeling, OEM branding, selected appearance or configuration changes, and model-specific customization.
Availability, technical feasibility, minimum quantity, additional cost and lead-time impact are confirmed after the requested customization is reviewed with the selected manufacturing partner.
Before Quotation
Prepare the machine and order requirements together
Provide the model, quantity, destination country, intended application and requested configuration. Include OEM or private-label requirements if applicable.
This information is pre-quotation guidance. Final commercial terms are confirmed in the formal quotation or PI.
FAQ
Buyer Questions
Can a standard machinery order start from one unit?
Standard machinery orders can start from 1 unit. A single machine can also be ordered for evaluation or as a dealer first order. OEM, private-label and customized orders may have different minimum quantities depending on the requested work.
What is the standard payment arrangement?
The standard payment arrangement is 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment, unless otherwise stated in the formal quotation or PI. The applicable contracting/export entity and payment details are identified in the formal quotation or PI before payment.
Is DDP available for every destination?
EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP quotations can be coordinated depending on the destination, shipment type, customs/import arrangement and final order structure. DDP is not available for every destination. Available terms and included costs are confirmed in the formal quotation for the specific shipment.
Quotation Support
Request a Quote
Provide the model, quantity, destination country, intended application and requested configuration. Include OEM or private-label requirements if applicable.