Air & Express
Common for restock and samples — tracked door-to-door options.
Export & Delivery
Jewelry Shipping
Jewelry is small, high-value, and customs-sensitive — we use inner protection and clear material declarations, with air or express for restock and sea for large seasonal programs.
Sea for Volume
FCL/LCL for large seasonal or program orders when timeline allows.
Customs-Ready Docs
Material declarations, HS codes, and CO for import compliance.
Secure Inner Pack
Anti-tarnish bags, foam inserts, and carton security for transit.
Incoterms & Delivery Terms
We quote and contract on internationally recognized Incoterms 2020. The term defines who arranges freight, insurance, and customs — and where risk transfers from seller to buyer.
EXW
Ex Works
- Seller responsibility
- Goods ready for pickup at our factory. Packing for export if agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- All transport, export clearance, freight, insurance, and import duties.
- Best for
- Buyers with their own China logistics agent or consolidated shipments.
FOB
Free On Board
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and delivery onto vessel at named port (e.g. FOB Ningbo).
- Buyer responsibility
- Ocean freight, insurance, and all costs from port of loading onward.
- Best for
- Most wholesale sea shipments — buyer controls main freight and insurance.
CFR
Cost and Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance and ocean freight to named destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Insurance from port of loading, unloading, and import clearance.
- Best for
- Buyers who prefer seller to book sea freight but arrange their own cargo insurance.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
- Seller responsibility
- Export clearance, ocean freight, and minimum cargo insurance to destination port.
- Buyer responsibility
- Import clearance, duties, and delivery from destination port.
- Best for
- Standard sea shipments where buyer wants freight and basic insurance included in quote.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
- Seller responsibility
- Full delivery to buyer's address including freight, insurance, export/import clearance, and duties where agreed.
- Buyer responsibility
- Receive goods at agreed location — responsibilities defined per contract.
- Best for
- Brands and retailers who want a single landed cost — quoted case by case.
FOB and CIF from major China ports are most common for wholesale orders. EXW and DDP are available when agreed. All terms, ports, and responsibilities are confirmed in the proforma invoice or contract before deposit.
Freight Modes for Jewelry
Cartons are small but value density is high. Mode depends on order value, urgency, and import requirements at destination.
Air Freight
Primary mode for restock and mid-volume orders. Airport-to-airport or door-to-door via forwarder; cargo insurance recommended.
Sea Freight — FCL / LCL
Economical for large seasonal buys when lead time allows. Secure inner cartons consolidated in export master cartons.
Express Courier
DHL, FedEx, UPS for line samples, finish approval, and small test orders — full tracking.
From Order to Delivery
Jewelry lead times vary by plating, stone setting, and order size — shipping mode confirmed with quotation.
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Inquiry & Quotation
Specs, quantity, Incoterm, destination port, and target lead time confirmed in writing.
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02
Sampling
Pre-production sample for approval. Sample shipped express unless otherwise agreed.
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PO & Deposit
Signed confirmation, deposit per contract (typically 30% T/T), production slot scheduled.
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Production & QC
Manufacturing with inline checks. Pre-shipment inspection — photos, video, or third-party inspection if required.
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Export Packing
Carton labeling, palletizing, fumigation or ISPM-15 where required, shipping marks applied.
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Shipment & Documents
Booking confirmed, B/L or AWB issued. Commercial invoice, packing list, and CO sent for customs clearance.
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Balance & Release
Balance payment per agreed terms. Original documents released for sea/air freight collection.
Export Packaging for Jewelry
Inner packing protects finish and reduces tarnish — master cartons are sized for secure air and sea handling.
- Individual OPP or anti-tarnish bags per piece or per carded unit.
- Foam inserts, dividers, or blister trays to prevent movement.
- Master export cartons with bilingual marks and SKU breakdown.
- Retail cards, barcodes, and display packaging for private-label programs.
- Optional tamper-evident sealing for high-value air shipments.
Insurance & Security
We recommend cargo insurance for air and high-value sea shipments — coverage level agreed in quotation.
- Minimum CIF insurance on seller-booked freight when CIF terms apply.
- Additional declared-value coverage available via forwarder.
- Carton counts and seals documented before handover to carrier.
- Split shipments available for large programs to reduce single-carton exposure.
Export Documentation
We prepare standard export documents for customs clearance. Additional certificates are arranged when required and quoted separately.
- Commercial Invoice — product description, HS codes, value, Incoterm, and payment terms.
- Packing List — carton count, dimensions, gross/net weight per carton and total.
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB) — issued by carrier or forwarder.
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — Form E, Form A, or general CO as applicable.
- Fumigation / phytosanitary certificates — for wood packaging or regulated materials when required.
- Test reports — OEKO-TEX, material certs, or product-specific reports on request.
Payment Terms
Payment structure is agreed per order and client history. Standard terms for new B2B accounts are typically T/T (telegraphic transfer). L/C available for qualified orders with agreed terms.
- Sample orders — 100% prepayment before production/shipment.
- Sample fees — quoted upfront; credit toward bulk when stated in the PI or contract.
- First bulk order — 30% deposit after confirmation, then 70% balance before shipment (T/T).
- Repeat clients — terms may be adjusted based on relationship and volume.
- Letter of Credit (L/C) — at sight or usance, subject to bank fees and review.
- All bank charges outside China are borne by the buyer unless otherwise stated.
Quality Control Before Shipment
Goods are not shipped until production QC is complete and any agreed pre-shipment inspection is passed. This protects both parties and reduces disputes at destination.
- Inline inspection during production — materials, dimensions, print/color, workmanship.
- Final random inspection (AQL sampling) before packing completion.
- Pre-shipment photos and video for remote approval when client cannot visit.
- Third-party inspection (SGS, BV, etc.) — buyer-arranged or seller-arranged per contract.
- Hold shipment if critical defects exceed agreed AQL — rework or replacement before release.
Ports & Destinations
We ship from major coastal ports in China. Default ports depend on factory location and freight optimization — confirmed in each quotation.
- Primary ports: Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen / Yantian, Qingdao, Guangzhou.
- Destination: worldwide — US, EU, UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America.
- Door-to-door DDP quotes require full delivery address and import requirements.
- Buyers may nominate their own freight forwarder for FOB/EXW shipments.
What to Expect for Jewelry Orders
Typical shipping considerations for fashion jewelry wholesale.
- Restock and new drops — air freight or express most common for speed and tracking.
- Large seasonal buys — sea LCL/FCL when timeline allows; secure inner packing critical.
- Invoice must declare plating and base metal for import compliance at destination.
- Small carton count — suitable for consolidated air or express; can combine with other ALICETOD lines only when agreed.
- Insurance strongly recommended for high unit value — quoted with freight option.
Partner size guide
- Boutique / online shop (small MOQ) — express samples, air freight for first bulk restock.
- Multi-door retailer (mid volume) — scheduled air replenishment; sea for holiday bulk.
- Large chain or marketplace (high volume) — program sea containers plus air top-ups between seasons.
Need a Jewelry Shipping Quote?
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