Shipping & Incoterms.
Every handover, clear.
From our shop in Dongguan to your receiving dock. Compare delivery terms, understand who handles each stage, and plan the paperwork before your parts ship.
Who handles what?
We quote EXW Dongguan by default. If you need freight included, ask for a delivered quotation. The agreed rule, named place or port and Incoterms® 2020 reference are recorded on your proforma invoice.
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| Term | GY Machining handles | Buyer handles | Delivery / risk transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Named place in Dongguan | Export packing and goods made available at the agreed collection point. | Loading, export clearance, freight, import clearance, duties and taxes. | When the goods are placed at the buyer’s disposal, ready for collection and not loaded. |
| FOB Named port of shipment | Export clearance and delivery on board the buyer-nominated vessel. | Main sea carriage, any cargo insurance, import clearance, duties and taxes. | When the goods are on board the vessel. For sea and inland waterway transport only. |
| DAP Named destination | Export clearance and carriage to the agreed destination, ready for unloading. | Import clearance, duties, taxes and unloading. | At the named destination, on the arriving vehicle and ready for unloading. |
| DDP Named destination | Export and import clearance, carriage, and applicable import duties and taxes under the agreed quotation. | Unloading and the information needed to complete delivery. | At the named destination, import-cleared and ready for unloading. |
This is a practical overview. Confirm the exact named location and responsibilities in the quotation. Cargo insurance should be agreed separately; these four rules do not require either party to purchase it. ICC guidance on Incoterms® →
Confirm the import arrangement before dispatch
For DAP, your company handles import clearance and applicable taxes. DDP availability depends on the destination and shipment. We confirm the clearance arrangement and included charges when quoting.
Ready for transport. Ready for receiving.
Protection for the part and clear identification for your goods-in team are planned together.
Part protection
- Individually bagged or separated parts with cushioning.
- Foam protection for cosmetic surfaces.
- Crates or additional separation for heavy and precision parts.
- Packing photos available on request.
Labels & documents
- Part number, drawing revision, quantity and PO identification on cartons.
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Dimensional inspection report with the order.
- Material and finish declarations on request, where available.
Tell us about certificate requirements, neutral packing, special labels or timber-packaging documentation before we prepare the shipment. Commercial documents use the actual transaction value.
Match the shipping mode to your deadline.
The ranges below are planning estimates after dispatch. We confirm a route and estimate for your actual destination, packed weight and volume.
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| Shipping mode | Indicative transit | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Express · DHL / FedEx / UPS | 3–5 working days | Samples, smaller orders and time-sensitive parts. |
| Air freight | 5–8 days | Larger urgent shipments; compare the full delivered cost with express. |
| Sea freight · LCL | 28–45 days | Consolidated shipments where cost matters more than speed. |
| Sea freight · FCL | 25–35 days, plus port handling | Full containers and larger production runs. |
Transit time is separate from manufacturing lead time. Routes, customs inspections, local delivery and peak-season capacity can change the arrival date. Use the shipment-specific estimate on your quotation for planning.
A deadline to protect?
Tell us your required arrival date when requesting a quote. A split shipment can send urgent parts first, with the balance following by a more economical route.
Your forwarder, your account
We can arrange collection using your courier account or coordinate with your nominated forwarder. Share the instructions before the order is packed.
Plan the handover before the box is sealed.
Can you ship on our DHL account?
Yes. Provide your account and collection instructions, or arrange for your nominated forwarder to collect the packed goods.
Who pays the import duty?
Under EXW, FOB and DAP, the buyer handles import clearance and applicable duties and taxes. Under DDP, those responsibilities are with the seller. The agreed term is shown on your invoice.
Can you split an order into two shipments?
Yes. Tell us how many parts are urgent and the required arrival date. We can quote the two shipment legs separately.
Can you deliver directly to our customer?
Yes. Neutral packing without GY branding can be arranged. Confirm the consignee, labels and documentation requirements before packing.
How is the HS code determined?
Classification depends on the part’s material, function and destination requirements. Share your customs broker’s classification instructions before dispatch so the paperwork can be checked.
Need a price delivered to your door?
Send your drawing, quantity, delivery postcode and required arrival date. Ask for EXW and delivered quotations side by side.