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30% Deposit 70% Before Shipment or Against B/L: What Does it Mean?
When dealing with manufacturers, particularly those in China, you're likely to come across frequently used payment terms such as: "30% deposit, 70% before shipment or 30% deposit, 70% against B/L".
How to Pay Chinese Suppliers
As the world's largest manufacturing hub, China continues to attract businesses of all sizes looking to source products and materials. Dealing with Chinese suppliers, however, can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when it comes to making payments.
Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice
Unravel the key differences between Proforma invoices and commercial invoices and find out how understanding them can streamline your import-export operations.
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Sending Samples to China
If you're one of the many businesses using China as your product source and manufacturing hub, then you know that sending product samples to your Chinese suppliers is an integral part of the process.
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So, you've found the perfect products for your business, and you'd like to know how to negotiate on Alibaba to get a better deal? Or you have yet to find the suppliers to negotiate with? Read this article!
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30% Deposit 70% Before Shipment or Against B/L: What Does it Mean?
When dealing with manufacturers, particularly those in China, you're likely to come across frequently used payment terms such as: "30% deposit, 70% before shipment or 30% deposit, 70% against B/L".
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How to Pay Chinese Suppliers
As the world's largest manufacturing hub, China continues to attract businesses of all sizes looking to source products and materials. Dealing with Chinese suppliers, however, can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when it comes to making payments.
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