1. Trade Verification
Verify the supplier entity, mine source, title documents and past performance record.
China Export Framework
China Export Framework
Standardized export-to-China workflow and compliance guide for overseas mines, processors and traders.
Six-step Workflow
Export Process
From the first round of contact, we break supply, inspection, contracts, logistics, warehousing and payment milestones into executable steps so the seller and the Chinese buyer can move forward in step.
2. Sample Testing & Grade
Arrange sampling, sample sealing, assay and re-testing to confirm payable elements and penalty items.
3. Contract Negotiation
Confirm delivery and payment terms such as FCA, FOB, CIF, LC and TT.
4. Logistics & Customs
Organise customs declaration, transport, port coordination, insurance and carrier handover.
5. Warehousing & Delivery
Bonded-warehouse inspection, warehouse-receipt endorsement, transfer of title and receipt by the Chinese buyer.
6. Payment & Settlement
Settle according to the documents, test results and delivery milestones bound to the contract.
Delivery Terms
Delivery Terms Quick Reference
Different delivery terms imply different boundaries of responsibility, points of title transfer and use cases; for a first transaction we recommend binding payment to verifiable documents.
| Term | Use Case | Key Control Points |
|---|---|---|
| FCA | Land ports, rail stations; the seller has local delivery capability. | Carrier cargo-receipt, title documents, border-crossing scheduling. |
| FOB | Port loading; the buyer or agent controls the sea-freight arrangements. | Loading photos/videos, bill of lading, third-party inspection report. |
| CIF / CFR | The seller arranges sea freight to a Chinese port or bonded warehouse. | Insurance, freight, destination-port clearance documents and on-arrival inspection. |
| DAP | The seller can arrange delivery to a designated location. | Domestic-leg responsibility, the import-clearance boundary and goods-acceptance standards. |
Payment Structure
Payment Methods Compared
Payment methods should be set with reference to counterparty credit, control of title, inspection milestones and delivery location, avoiding payment running ahead of the evidence of title.
| Method | Advantages | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| TT | Simple to execute; suited to small trial orders and bonded-warehouse spot. | Recommend binding to warehouse receipts, carrier documents, or split payments before and after shipment. |
| LC | Involves bank credit; suited to larger amounts and long-term cooperation. | Use a sight letter of credit during the trial period; once stable, assess usance or revolving letters of credit. |
| DP | Payment is linked to document delivery; suited to sellers with a mature documentation system. | Confirm in advance the bank, document consistency and how title is handled in the event of non-payment. |
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China Import Compliance
Key China Import Compliance Points
Before non-ferrous mineral products enter China, check in advance the solid-waste classification, hazardous-element limits, radioactivity testing, certificate of origin and consistency of the customs (HS) code.
Solid-Waste Identification
Secondary metals, impurity-bearing materials and offcuts need their import classification confirmed to avoid being treated as solid waste or restricted goods.
Hazardous-Element Limits
Pay particular attention to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, fluorine and chlorine limits, and agree upfront on the over-limit penalty and return-handling mechanism.
Radiation & Safety Testing
Scrap metal, ore sands and cargo in port bonded warehouses should have radioactivity testing, container-loading photos and seal records prepared.
Get an Export-to-China Cooperation Plan
Please provide the export country, product grade, quantity, cargo status, target delivery point and payment method, and we will help assess the most suitable channel and contract structure.