Quotation
Currency, product specification, quantity split, packaging, validity period and exclusions are stated in the written quotation. A planning estimate is not an order acceptance.
COMMERCIAL TERMS / BUYER RISK CHECKLIST
Clear terms before
production begins.
Use this page to prepare an OEM pet supplies quotation. Final payment, Incoterm, inspection, claim and delivery obligations apply only when confirmed in the written quotation and purchase agreement.
PUBLISHED PLANNING RANGE
A useful starting point.
Typical MOQ is 100–500 units. Stock-item custom samples can be prepared within 7 days; fully custom samples within 15 days. Product, color, size, tooling and packaging can change these ranges.
100–500Typical MOQ≤ 7 daysStock-item custom sample≤ 15 daysFully custom sample3 routesSea · Air · Express
TERMS TO RECORD
Nine decisions.
One written trail.
Use the same checklist when comparing pet accessories suppliers so each quotation covers the same scope.
Payment & bank verification
Deposit and balance structure, payment method and beneficiary are confirmed on formal documents. Verify any bank-detail change through a known contact before payment.
Trade terms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP or another Incoterm is valid only with the named place, Incoterms edition and responsibility split written into the quotation or contract.
Samples & revisions
Typical stock-item custom samples can be prepared within 7 days and fully custom samples within 15 days after the required details are confirmed. Fees, freight, revision rounds and approval criteria remain product-specific.
Production & changes
Bulk timing starts from the agreed trigger, such as deposit, artwork approval and specification freeze. Material, component, quantity or packaging changes may affect price and schedule and require written approval.
Inspection & release
Inspection method, sample size, defect classes, acceptance criteria, report format and release authority are agreed before production. Third-party inspection can be scoped when requested.
Claims & remedies
Custom B2B orders do not use a blanket consumer return policy. Keep the PO, SKU, batch reference, inspection record, photos and quantity affected. Rework, replacement, credit, refund or another remedy is assessed against the agreed specification, contract and documented evidence.
Tooling, files & confidentiality
Tooling ownership, storage, maintenance, exclusivity, design-file use, NDA scope and customer-brand protection are recorded in the project agreement.
Shipping documents
Supported routes include sea freight, air freight or express courier. The commercial invoice, packing list, carton marks, origin documents and other shipment records are confirmed for the destination and agreed Incoterm.
BEFORE A SAMPLE IS ARRANGED
Agree what the sample needs to show.
Send the product or reference image, intended use, target market, quantity direction and customization requirements. Use the checklist to agree the points below in writing. Product-specific prices and complete specifications are provided with your inquiry.
| Decision | Confirm for the selected product |
|---|---|
| Sample quantity and variants | Number of pieces; styles, colors and sizes represented; any variants that are not sampled. |
| Materials and customization | Which parts use the intended production materials, and which are substitutes; logo, artwork and packaging included in the sample. |
| Fees and revision scope | Sample and tooling charges, included work, number of revision rounds, and changes that require a new quote. |
| Courier and timing | Who pays courier charges; destination and shipping method; preparation time, its starting conditions and transit time separately. |
| Bulk-order credit | Whether any sample fee can be credited, the amount and qualifying order conditions. No credit applies unless agreed in writing. |
| Approval record | Sample and specification versions, measurements, acceptance criteria, open issues and written approval before production. |
MOQs and color or size splits are confirmed for the selected product. A mixed-color sample request does not establish a mixed-color production MOQ.
Download sample confirmation & review checklistBEFORE YOU COMMIT
Match the product, evidence and commercial scope.
Ask for the contracting entity, payment beneficiary, responsible production location, approved specification, quality plan and named shipping term in the same order record.
BUYER QUESTIONS / DIRECT ANSWERS
Questions to settle before you approve the order.
Use these answers to turn a broad sourcing discussion into a product-specific brief, quotation and approval record.
When does bulk production lead time start?
Standard bulk production starts only after the trigger written in the quotation is complete, such as deposit receipt, artwork approval and specification freeze. Catidog’s standard bulk target is within 15 days from that agreed trigger. Customized orders are confirmed separately against quantity, construction, materials and packaging requirements.
Is shipping time included in production lead time?
Shipping time is separate from the production lead time unless the quotation explicitly says otherwise. The production schedule ends at the agreed release or handover point; sea freight, air freight and express courier transit depend on destination, routing, customs and the named Incoterm place.
What approvals must be complete before production starts?
Production should not start until the final specification, colors, size split, artwork, labels, packaging, quantity and inspection criteria are approved in writing. The quotation must also identify the production trigger. Starting from an incomplete brief makes later changes hard to distinguish from supplier errors.
Can a material or packaging change reset the schedule?
Yes. A material, component, quantity or packaging change can reset or extend the schedule because it may require new sourcing, artwork, testing, tooling or sample approval. The effect on cost and timing should be recorded and approved before the change enters production.
Why is Catidog’s bulk lead time confirmed in the quotation?
Catidog confirms customized bulk timing in the quotation because quantity, material availability, tooling, logo process, packaging and approval status change the production path. Standard bulk production targets within 15 days after the agreed trigger; customized orders receive a project-specific schedule tied to the approved brief.
Can pet products ship by sea, air or express courier?
Yes. Catidog supports sea freight, air freight and express courier. The quotation should identify the method, named place, handover responsibility and whether freight, insurance, duties or destination charges are included, so a shipping label is not mistaken for a complete delivery term.
How do I choose between air freight and sea freight for pet accessories?
Choose air freight for smaller or time-sensitive shipments and sea freight for larger orders where transit time allows. Compare total landed cost using packed carton dimensions and weights, not unit price alone. Express courier is usually most practical for samples and small urgent consignments.
What does the named place mean in an Incoterm?
The named place defines the exact geographic point at which Incoterm responsibilities and costs change hands. “FOB,” “CIF” or “DDP” without the port, city or delivery point and Incoterms edition is incomplete and can cause disputes over export clearance, freight, insurance or destination charges.
Which shipping documents should match the order?
The commercial invoice, packing list, purchase order references, carton marks, quantities, weights, dimensions and shipping instruction should agree. Any required origin, customs, testing or product documents should identify the same legal parties, model and material scope as the approved order.
Are samples and bulk orders shipped the same way?
Samples and bulk orders may use different shipping methods. Samples commonly travel by express courier or air because speed and small volume matter; bulk orders may use sea or air depending on carton volume and deadline. Each shipment should have its own method, cost and responsibility split in writing.
