Payment terms.
Clear from the start.
Deposits, payment methods and the steps from purchase order to shipment, so your purchasing and finance teams know what to expect.
Know what is due, and when.
Find the terms for your order below. The deposit, balance and agreed shipping term are stated on your proforma invoice before production starts.
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| Your situation | Deposit | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| First order under US$3,000 | 100% with the PO | — |
| First order US$3,000 and above | 50% | 50% before shipment |
| Tooling, fixtures, paid samples | 100% | Credited against the production order |
| Repeat customer, 3 clean orders | 30% | 70% before shipment |
| Annual spend US$50k+, 1 year or more | Net 30, after a credit check | — |
| Rush orders (under 5 working days) | 100% | — |
Prices are quoted in US dollars by default. EUR and GBP on request. Quotes hold for 30 days, or 15 days when the material market is moving.
Why a deposit is required
The deposit covers material purchasing and reserves production capacity. If you need a different payment schedule, discuss it with Eileen before placing the order.
A clear process at every step.
- Confirm your purchase orderSend the PO and the approved drawing revision so purchasing, engineering and inspection work from the same specification.
- Receive your proforma invoiceReview the deposit amount, production lead time and shipping term in writing.
- Production is scheduledOnce the deposit is received, material is ordered, the machine slot is booked and an engineer is assigned.
- First article is inspectedThe first article is measured on the CMM before the run continues. An approval report is sent if requested.
- Settle the balanceThe balance invoice is issued before completion. Goods ship the working day after the payment clears.
- Receive shipment documentsCommercial invoice, packing list and dimensional report travel with the order. Additional certificates are available on request.
Choose the method that fits your order.
Bank transfer is our standard method. Alternative methods, eligibility and fees are listed below.
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| Method | When to use it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (T/T) | Default for every order | Our account details appear on the proforma invoice only |
| Wise | EUR and GBP orders | Lower fees than a correspondent bank; we quote the same price |
| PayPal | Orders under US$1,000 | We add the transaction fee — it’s about 4.4% plus a fixed charge |
| Alipay / WeChat Pay | Customers paying from inside China | — |
| Letter of credit | Orders above US$50,000 | At your bank’s cost; add 5 working days to the lead time |
Verify any change to bank details
Our bank details are provided on the PDF proforma invoice. If a message says the account has changed, call +86 137 9012 4916 to verify it before making a transfer.
Help us get your paperwork right.
Company & billing details
Legal company name, billing address and PO number exactly as your finance team needs them on the invoice.
Import & approval details
VAT / EORI details where required for the shipment, plus the contact responsible for first-article approval.
Before you place an order.
Can we pay 100% after delivery?
First orders require payment before delivery. Net 30 is subject to the account history, annual-spend criteria and credit check shown in the table above.
Can we pay the balance after third-party inspection?
Yes. Book the inspector, tell us the date, and we’ll have the parts ready and the paperwork open. The inspection fee is yours; we don’t add anything for the wait.
Do you take a letter of credit?
Above US$50,000, yes. It costs what your bank charges and adds about five working days to the schedule.
What happens if the parts are wrong?
If a toleranced feature is out, we remake or credit it — reported within 14 days of delivery. If it’s our fault we pay the freight back, too.
Can you invoice in euros?
Yes. The price is converted at the rate on the invoice date and stated on the document, so there’s no argument later.
Questions from your finance team?
Eileen handles invoicing and shipping documents. Send your billing requirements or payment question before placing the order.