Payment Terms for New International Clients: L/C, T/T, and What to Expect

When you request a quotation for stainless steel drinkware, the commercial terms matter as much as the unit price. New international buyers often ask a practical question: What payment terms are standard for new international clients: L/C, T/T, or others? At WUYI HONGTAI STAINLESS STEEL DRINKWARE CO.,LTD, the listed terms of payment for our drinkware products are T/T and L/C. This article explains how those terms work in a typical first order, how FOB quotes are prepared, and what information helps us respond faster.

Short Answer: T/T and L/C Are the Listed Options

For new international clients, our product information lists T/T and L/C as the accepted terms of payment. In practice, a common starting point is a 30% deposit by T/T to release production. Our published delivery time is 25-30 days after receipt of the 30% deposit. The remaining balance is settled according to the payment terms confirmed in the sales contract. If your purchasing policy requires an L/C, we can review the L/C terms with you before order confirmation.

How T/T Works for a First Order

T/T (telegraphic transfer) is direct and easy to administer for both sides. For a new client, the key milestone is usually the deposit. Once the 30% deposit is received, we can schedule production. The quoted production window is 25-30 days after deposit. Before production, samples help confirm the product, color, and packaging details. Our listed sample time is 3-5 days, with a sample charge of USD 50.

For T/T orders, we recommend confirming the following in the proforma invoice: product model, capacity, color, packing configuration, delivery port, unit price, deposit amount, production lead time, and the documents required for customs clearance. This reduces back-and-forth and keeps the quotation aligned with the final order.

When L/C Is the Better Fit

An L/C (letter of credit) can be suitable when your company needs bank-mediated payment security or when the order value and internal approval process call for it. Because L/C terms vary by bank and country, we review the draft L/C before acceptance. Points to confirm include the amount, currency, latest shipment date, port of loading, required documents, and whether partial shipment or transshipment is allowed. Our listed delivery port is ShangHai or NingBo, so the L/C should match the agreed port.

For new clients, T/T and L/C are the terms shown in our product information. If your company works with other instruments, contact us before sending a formal purchase order so we can confirm whether the arrangement is workable.

FOB Price and What Affects the Quotation

FOB pricing is a common request for international orders. Our listed delivery port is Shanghai or Ningbo. An FOB quote depends on the product specification, order quantity, packaging, customization, and the final port. To quote accurately, we need your target quantity, destination port, and any packaging or branding requirements. For the product shown below, the MOQ is 3000PCS and the packing is 24PCS/CTN with a carton size of 52x39x25.5CM.

Quantity discounts are not automatic at every volume level. Instead, share your target order quantity and annual demand so we can review the applicable price. A clear quantity plan helps us give a realistic FOB quotation rather than a generic price.

Sample and Quotation Workflow

1. Send your inquiry: include product model or category, capacity, target quantity, destination port, and required payment term.
2. Receive a quotation: we confirm the FOB port (Shanghai or Ningbo), unit price, MOQ, packing, sample charge, and production time.
3. Approve a sample: sample time is 3-5 days; the sample charge is USD 50.
4. Confirm the order: we issue a proforma invoice with T/T or L/C details.
5. Arrange the 30% deposit: production is scheduled for 25-30 days after the deposit is received.
6. Final payment and shipment: the balance is handled according to the agreed terms, and shipping documents are prepared for the agreed port.

Product Example for a Payment Terms Inquiry

If you are preparing a first order, you can use a real product from our range as a reference: New Arrival Eco-friendly Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated New Shape Thermos Vacuum Flask Water Bottle, model 1600602869850. The listed capacity is 300ml/520ml, material is stainless steel, and colors are customizable. MOQ is 3000PCS, packing is 24PCS/CTN, and the carton measure is 52x39x25.5CM. The product page is here: New Arrival Eco-friendly Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated Thermos Vacuum Flask Water Bottle.

Contact Hongtai Drinkware

To confirm T/T or L/C terms, request an FOB quotation, or discuss quantity pricing, contact us directly:

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +86 15058650652
• Address: Baihuashan Industrial Zone, Baiyang Street, Wuyi, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China, 321200

Please include your target quantity, destination port, and preferred payment term in your first message. That allows us to reply with a relevant FOB quotation and a clear payment structure for your new international order.

Payment terms and pricing are confirmed in the final sales contract. The product details above reflect the information published on our product page.