To manage risk when purchasing synthetic leather in bulk, put the agreed terms in a formal foreign trade contract and link payments to clear order milestones. The supplier’s standard arrangement for regular bulk orders is a 30% deposit to start production, with the remaining 70% due before shipment.
Document the product specifications, total order value, production and delivery dates, inspection requirements, and payment schedule. Written terms help both parties confirm what is expected before funds are transferred or production begins.
For standard bulk purchases, the 30% deposit and 70% pre-shipment balance split limits the amount paid upfront. Samples and small orders may require full payment in advance. T/T bank transfer is accepted, while an irrevocable letter of credit at sight or Alibaba Trade Assurance may also be suitable, depending on the transaction.
Eligible long-term or high-quality clients, as well as large-scale engineering projects, can ask about short-term payment terms or a loan for the final payment lasting two to three months. These arrangements are subject to discussion with the supplier.
A deposit-and-balance structure limits the amount paid before production and ties the outstanding payment to the pre-shipment stage. Confirm the inspection process and the conditions for releasing the balance in the contract so the payment schedule is clear to both sides.
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