How to source towels internationally
An overview of the steps between a first enquiry and towels arriving at your door.
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- Define the brief: product, use, quantity, branding, destination
- Shortlist suppliers and request samples
- Approve a sample and confirm the specification
- Agree commercial terms: price, Incoterms, payment, lead time
- Production with in-line checks
- Pre-shipment inspection against the approved sample
- Export documentation and freight
- Customs clearance and delivery at destination
Incoterms decide who pays for and takes risk on each stage of transport. Confirm them in writing before production starts, and plan for import duties and clearance in your country.
Ask early which documents your customs broker needs. It avoids delays at the port.