Every machine we sell is packed for ocean freight and shipped worldwide. Below is how the process works, what it costs and how long it takes. Exact terms for your order are always stated in the written quotation — the notes here are the general framework.
Delivery Methods
- Sea freight (FCL / LCL). The standard choice for machines. Full container for multi-machine orders, shared container for a single unit.
- Air freight. Used for urgent orders, tooling, spare parts and light instruments under ~150 kg.
- Courier / express. Blades, applicators, dies and small accessories ship by DHL, FedEx or UPS door to door.
- Buyer-nominated forwarder. You may use your own freight agent — we deliver to their Chinese warehouse at no extra charge.
Incoterms We Support
We routinely quote on the following terms. Tell us which one your customs broker prefers:
- EXW — Xiamen factory / warehouse
- FOB — Xiamen, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Ningbo
- CIF / CFR — your destination port
- DAP / DDP — your delivery address
Lead Times
Stock machines: 3–7 working days to prepare for shipment.
Standard build-to-order machines: 15–30 working days after deposit and drawing confirmation.
Custom / non-standard lines: 30–60 working days, with a milestone schedule in the contract.
Tooling and spare parts: 3–10 working days.
Lead time starts when the deposit is received and the technical details are confirmed — not when the enquiry arrives. We send weekly progress updates with photos from the production floor.
Packaging Standard
- Export-grade crating. Fumigated plywood cases, steel-strapped and moisture-barrier wrapped.
- Machine protection. Moving parts blocked, control panels foam-padded, exposed shafts and slides oil-coated.
- Accessory box. Tooling, manuals and spare fuses tied inside the same case, clearly labelled.
- Photo record. Pictures of the packed goods and container loading are emailed to you before departure.
Order & Shipping Flow
- Enquiry & proposal. Send your drawing, wire list and target output. We confirm the machine model, tooling and price.
- Proforma invoice. A PI states the model, configuration, Incoterm, lead time and bank details.
- Deposit & production. Production starts on receipt of the deposit. Weekly progress photos follow.
- Pre-shipment inspection. The machine is run on your wire samples and video-recorded for your approval.
- Balance & shipping. On receipt of the balance we book the vessel, load and issue the B/L and full document set.
- Tracking & arrival. We send tracking details and support your customs broker with the required paperwork.
Customs Documentation
Depending on the destination, the shipment can be accompanied by:
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (CO / Form A / FTA as applicable)
- Fumigation / phytosanitary certificate for wooden crates
- CE / test reports where the machine carries them
Buyers are responsible for import duties, VAT and destination clearance charges unless the order is quoted DDP. If your customs broker needs a specific document format, send us the template and we will complete it.
Special Requirements
Voltage and plug standards are configured per destination — 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, single or three phase. Tell us your site standard when ordering. For hazardous or oversized cargo, or for delivery to a port we have not shipped to before, contact us and we will confirm feasibility and cost before quoting.
