Assess Chinese non-ferrous metals buyers by performance capability, commercial reputation, compliance status and governance structure, then screen reliable buyers for overseas suppliers.
When an overseas supplier enters the Chinese market, the hardest things to judge are whether the buyer is genuine, whether it can pay and perform, and whether it carries litigation or compliance risk. MTPS1.21 systematically screens domestic smelters and traders; companies that pass are added to the approved-buyer list and given priority access to supply matching and competitive bidding.
We have signed 3–5 quality domestic partners in each of the copper, lead-zinc, aluminium and minor-metal segments. The buyer pool keeps expanding, and qualifying domestic companies are welcome to join.
A rating is valid for 12 months, with review starting 30 days before expiry; any major negative event during cooperation triggers immediate re-rating.
| Rating | Overall Score | Business Handling | Commercial Terms & Bidding Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A (Priority Partner) | ≥ 85 points | Priority matching to quality supply and priority participation in bidding. | Long-term agreements may receive more flexible payment cadence; usance L/C of 90–180 days; bidding deposit waived or reduced. |
| Grade B (Normal Partner) | 70–84 points | Normal supply matching on standard commercial terms. | Normal participation in bidding, standard payment cadence, standard bidding deposit charged. |
| Grade C (Restricted Partner) | 60–69 points | Only small spot transactions, requiring prepayment or additional credit-enhancement measures. | Transaction size in principle not exceeding CNY 20 million; a higher bidding-deposit ratio; no long-term agreements. |
| Grade D (Not Eligible) | < 60 points | Not included in the approved-buyer list. | Barred from bidding and supply matching. |
MTPS1.21 uses a three-level scoring system: primary indicators set the weights, secondary indicators define the assessment items, and tertiary indicators fix the specific scores and deduction/veto conditions.
From data collection to use of results, every key conclusion keeps a reviewable evidence trail; rating records and all assessment materials are archived for at least 5 years.
The buyer submits the assessment information form, business licence, transaction vouchers, financial statements and industry qualifications.
Cross-check via public channels such as business registries, court judgments and customs credit disclosures.
Ask at least 2 upstream/downstream companies about industry reputation, market presence and performance feedback.
Score item by item against the five primary indicators and their specific values to compute the overall score.
Maps to A/B/C/D grades; triggering any automatic-disqualification item results directly in Grade D.
Issue the MTPS1.21 assessment report, communicating the rating result and corresponding commercial terms.
Apply supply matching, bidding eligibility, deposits and payment terms according to the rating's entitlements.
Sensitive materials may be submitted redacted; all materials are used only for MTPS1.21 standard rating and are not disclosed to unrelated third parties without the buyer's written consent.
Please provide your corporate identity, main product categories, transaction history, proof of payment capability and target cooperation model. We will assess your admission level and the business entitlements you can access against the standard.
