How to Order Custom Packaging
First-time importers usually worry about the wrong things - the paperwork is straightforward once the specification is fixed.
At a glance
- Written brief with dimensions and quantity
- Itemised FOB quotation with MOQ tiers
- Free dieline and artwork preflight
- Named export contact assigned
Overview
First-time importers usually worry about the wrong things - the paperwork is straightforward once the specification is fixed. These are the seven milestones we manage on every order, with a written owner and date for each.
Our export desk can expand any point here into a written specification for your project.
Steps 1-3: Brief, Quote, Dieline
Send dimensions, quantity, artwork status and destination; receive an itemised FOB quotation within one working day. After commercial agreement we issue a printable dieline and preflight report at no charge.
- Written brief with dimensions and quantity
- Itemised FOB quotation with MOQ tiers
- Free dieline and artwork preflight
- Named export contact assigned
Our export desk can expand any point here into a written specification for your project.
Steps 4-5: Proof and Sample
Approve a signed colour proof under D50 lighting, then request a fully finished pre-production sample if the project warrants it. The approved sample becomes the physical reference for the production lot and is archived against the SKU.
- Signed D50 colour proof
- Optional printed pre-production sample
- Written approval gate before plates
- Approved sample archived per SKU
We document the agreed approach on the dieline or the quotation, not in a separate note.
Steps 6-7: Production and Dispatch
Production runs against a reserved slot with in-line inspection, followed by a final AQL 2.5 audit and a pre-dispatch photo pack. Documents and carton markings are prepared to your broker's requirements before the balance payment and booking.
- Reserved production slot and milestone schedule
- AQL 2.5 final inspection with records
- Commercial invoice, packing list and CO
- Forwarder coordination and dispatch
Ask for the supporting document pack if your compliance team needs to review it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to pay a deposit?
- Standard terms are a deposit to reserve materials and production, with the balance before dispatch; terms are stated in the quotation.
- Can I change artwork after approval?
- Changes after plate making require a new proof and may affect cost and schedule; we will quote the impact before proceeding.
- Who books the freight?
- Either side. We work with your nominated forwarder or quote CIF/DDP as requested.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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