Supplier and Product Review
Verify the entity that will sign the contract and issue the commercial documents.
- Legal company name, address, contact, and contract entity
- Product name, grade, CAS number, cargo form, and intended application
- Sample COA, SDS, TDS, packing photos, and label information
- Agreed specification, test method, sampling, and inspection process
- Manufacturing or supply role and ability to support the required volume
Commercial and Shipment Review
A quotation should state its assumptions clearly enough for internal approval.
| Item | Buyer confirmation |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Trial order, shipment quantity, and expected monthly demand |
| Price basis | Currency, Incoterm, named port/place, and validity period |
| Packaging | Unit weight, liner, pallet, marks, and loading plan |
| Schedule | Production, inspection, loading, and estimated shipment window |
| Documents | COA, SDS, TDS, invoice, packing list, origin, inspection, and transport documents |
| Payment | Method, timing, bank details verification, and contract conditions |
FAQ
What should be in the first inquiry?
Send grade, quantity, destination port, packing preference, shipment month, application, and required documents.
Why use the same checklist for every supplier?
A consistent checklist makes price, specification, packing, and risk easier to compare.
When should inspection requirements be agreed?
Before order confirmation, because sampling, inspection agency, timing, and cost can affect the quotation and schedule.
Authoritative References
These external references support general chemical and trade information. Order-specific requirements must be confirmed separately.
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