Payments & Shipping

• EXW vs FOB vs FCA vs CIF

  A practical B2B comparison of EXW, FCA, FOB and CIF for gummy, marshmallow, freeze-dried and other candy orders from China, covering delivery points, risk transfer, export clearance, freight, insurance, hidden costs and contract wording.

• How to Sign a Contract with China

  A practical guide to drafting and signing international candy sales contracts, including specifications, payment, Incoterms, quality, inspection, documents, claims, governing law and responsibility allocation.

• 30/70 Payment Terms & Pre-Deposit Checklist

  A practical B2B guide to 30/70 payment terms for China candy orders — covering deposit mechanics, balance triggers, pre-shipment inspection, beneficiary verification, partial readiness, and a comprehensive 13-category pre-deposit question system covering supplier identity, samples, specification, packaging, MOQ, production slots, bank verification and change control.

• China Export VAT Refund

  A practical 2026 guide to China export VAT, VAT refund, direct factory export, Mainland traders, entrusted export, Hong Kong payments, documents and buyer negotiation rights.

• Reducing Payment Risk

  A practical B2B guide to reducing payment risk when sourcing gummies, marshmallows, freeze-dried candy and other confectionery, covering supplier verification, bank-detail controls, contracts, milestones, inspection, payment methods, refund clauses and cargo release.

• Shipping Routes

  A practical buyer guide to comparing sea, air, rail, road and multimodal shipping routes for candy orders from China, including FCL vs LCL, route-cost calculation, product risks, quote comparison and responsibility allocation.

• Candy Distributor Exclusivity

  A practical B2B guide to defining, granting, scoping and managing exclusive distribution rights for candy and confectionery: territory, channel, SKU scope, performance conditions and review architecture.

• Why Candy Prices Change

  A practical guide explaining why a candy factory's price for a reorder may differ from the first order: raw material costs, input prices, one-time vs recurring charges, volume changes, and how buyers can build commercial predictability into repeat ordering.