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Find 540 Metal & Metal Products Buying Leads, RFQs from 471 Buyers & Importers in United States

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540 Metal & Metal Products buying leads in the United States are posted on Freshdi, as of November 2026. Destination ports named in Metal & Metal Products requests in the United States include Houston (United States) and Ningbo (Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)).

Key Facts on Metal & Metal Products Importers and Buyers in the United States

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  • Metal & Metal Products buyers & importers471
  • Verified buyers35
  • Origins buyers ask forUnited States 9%, United Kingdom 8%
  • Latest buying requestNov 13, 2026

Where to Find Metal & Metal Products Importers in the United States

How active are Metal & Metal Products importers in the US?

  • 24 Metal & Metal Products buying requests posted in the last 30 days
  • 4 requests tagged Hot Buyer

What is on every Metal & Metal Products request card?

  • Which Metal & Metal Products buyers had their email, phone number or company documents checked by Freshdi
  • Whether the Metal & Metal Products request is Confirmed (the buyer is still sourcing) and Hot Buyer tags for verified buyers looking to buy now
  • How much Metal & Metal Products the buyer wants, where it ships and on which terms

Reply to Metal & Metal Products importers from the US on Freshdi with your price, trade term and payment term.

Based on Metal & Metal Products buying requests posted on Freshdi, as of Nov 13, 2026.

RFQ

Confirmed

Confirmed

Quantity

10000 MT

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL)

10000 MT
T/T
CIF
Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Copper Scraps suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 10000 MT Destination port: Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: United States Degree of Processing: Raw Material Purity: Top-grade Price Per Metric Ton: Usd 7,950 / Mt Form: Wire Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Ms. Katharina

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Usually replies within 24h · 9% response rate

Ms. Katharina

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Hot Buyer

Usually replies within 24h · 9% response rate

Quantity

1 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

New York

1 Tons
T/T
CIF
New York

We would like to purchase 1 ton of motherboard scrap. Incoterms: CIF New York. Payment: T/T. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

Mr. James

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. James

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

25 Tons

Payment Term

L/C, T/T

Trade Term

CIF, FOB

Destination Port

Hongkong, China, Cn (HKG/HKN)

25 Tons
L/C, T/T
CIF, FOB
Hongkong, China, Cn (HKG/HKN)

We are currently looking for high-quality Copper Scrap Millberry 99.9% purity Grade A suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Destination port: Hongkong, China, Cn (HKG/HKN) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Preferred supplier countries: United States Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD will consider any reasonable offers Lead time: immediately day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Suresh

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Suresh

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Work email

Quantity

3000 CTN

Destination Port

Seattle, Washington, United States

3000 CTN
Seattle, Washington, United States

Please submit your quotation for the following product specifications: H.S. # 081190, Quantity: 3000 CTN, Destination Port: Seattle, Washington, United States.

ALCA

1.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

ALCA

1.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

Quantity

1 Tons

Payment Term

PayPal

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

United States

1 Tons
PayPal
CIF
United States

We are currently looking for high-quality 100% Copper Scrap, Copper Wire Scrap, Copper 99.999% Purity Bulk export worldwide suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 Tons Trade term: CIF Payment term: PayPal Ship to: United States Recyclability: 100% Recyclable Without Loss Of Quality Purity: 99.999% Grade: AAA Quality Standards: Astm, Iec Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. 2400 per ton? I'm looking to buy some, I'm located in El Paso, Texas.

Edgat

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Edgat

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Hot Buyer

Quantity

60 BDL

Payment Term

Prepaid

Trade Term

DTHC

Destination Port

Houston, Texas, United States

60 BDL
Prepaid
DTHC
Houston, Texas, United States

Kindly send a quotation based on the following request from the importer: Cold-drawn steel tubes as per ASME SA 334 supplementary requirements ASME SA 1016 (2023). Quantity: 60 BDL. Destination port: Houston, Texas, United States. Freight: Prepaid. Payment term: Prepaid. Trade term: DTHC. HS Code: 73043120. Expected delivery date: 05/27/24.

SEA

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

SEA

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

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Quantity

500 Kilogram

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

DDP

Destination Port

Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Buy Ram Finger Scrap With Excellent Metal Recovery Value Ideal For Recycling Processing Foundries And Heavy Industrial suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 500 Kilogram Destination port: Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL) Trade term: DDP Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United Kingdom Target price: USD $4 kg Lead time: 3 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

500 Kilogram
T/T
DDP
Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Buy Ram Finger Scrap With Excellent Metal Recovery Value Ideal For Recycling Processing Foundries And Heavy Industrial suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 500 Kilogram Destination port: Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL) Trade term: DDP Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United Kingdom Target price: USD $4 kg Lead time: 3 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Clifton

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Clifton

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

10000 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF, FOB

Destination Port

New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY)

10000 Tons
T/T
CIF, FOB
New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY)

We are currently looking for high-quality High Strength Stainless Steel Scrap Featuring Durable Steel Scrap Suitable For Heavy Machinery And Fabrication Works suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 10000 Tons Destination port: New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: Tanzania Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Jeff

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Jeff

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

30000 MT

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Nigeria

We are interested in purchasing 30,000 MT of bulk HMS 1 and 2 used rail scrap, packed in bulk. Price basis: CIF Nigeria. Payment terms: L/C. Kindly send your best offer per MT CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

30000 MT
L/C
CIF
Nigeria

We are interested in purchasing 30,000 MT of bulk HMS 1 and 2 used rail scrap, packed in bulk. Price basis: CIF Nigeria. Payment terms: L/C. Kindly send your best offer per MT CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

Braxton

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Braxton

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

1 Kilogram

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

DDP

Destination Port

Los Angeles, United State, Us (LAX)

We are looking for 1 kg of ephedrine powder. Incoterms: DDP Los Angeles. Payment terms: T/T. Quality requirements: raw material, powder form. Please quote per kg DDP with lead time and sample availability.

1 Kilogram
T/T
DDP
Los Angeles, United State, Us (LAX)

We are looking for 1 kg of ephedrine powder. Incoterms: DDP Los Angeles. Payment terms: T/T. Quality requirements: raw material, powder form. Please quote per kg DDP with lead time and sample availability.

Rob

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Rob

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

60000 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Qindao

We are looking for 60,000 tons of aluminum ingot (A7 A8 ADC12 alloy). Incoterms: CIF Qindao. Product specifications: purity 99.7%. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

60000 Tons
Other
CIF
Qindao

We are looking for 60,000 tons of aluminum ingot (A7 A8 ADC12 alloy). Incoterms: CIF Qindao. Product specifications: purity 99.7%. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

Mr. Marcos

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Marcos

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Work email

Quantity

10 G

Payment Term

D/P, L/C, Money Gram, PayPal, T/T, W/U

Trade Term

CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB

Destination Port

Maryland

We would like to purchase 10 g of pharmaceutical purity cisplatin powder. Price terms: CPT/DAP/DDP/CIF/CIP/CFR Maryland or FAS/FOB/EXW/FCA. Delivery to: Maryland. Product specifications: purity >99%, density 3.7, log P 2.02430, PSA 24.72, molecular weight 300.05. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per g CPT or FAS or FOB or DAP or EXW or DDP or CIF or CIP or FCA or CFR, stating lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

10 G
D/P, L/C, Money Gram, PayPal, T/T, W/U
CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB
Maryland

We would like to purchase 10 g of pharmaceutical purity cisplatin powder. Price terms: CPT/DAP/DDP/CIF/CIP/CFR Maryland or FAS/FOB/EXW/FCA. Delivery to: Maryland. Product specifications: purity >99%, density 3.7, log P 2.02430, PSA 24.72, molecular weight 300.05. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per g CPT or FAS or FOB or DAP or EXW or DDP or CIF or CIP or FCA or CFR, stating lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

David

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

David

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

10 MT

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

New York, United State, Us (NYC)

We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk CPU Gold Top And Bottom Scrap For E Waste Buyers And Precious Metal Recovery suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 10 MT Destination port: New York, United State, Us (NYC) Trade term: FOB Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: United Kingdom Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

10 MT
L/C
FOB
New York, United State, Us (NYC)

We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk CPU Gold Top And Bottom Scrap For E Waste Buyers And Precious Metal Recovery suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 10 MT Destination port: New York, United State, Us (NYC) Trade term: FOB Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: United Kingdom Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Michael

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Michael

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

30 packages

Trade Term

Freight Prepaid

Destination Port

Houston, Texas, United States

30 packages
Freight Prepaid
Houston, Texas, United States

We are interested in purchasing 30 packages of cold-drawn steel tubes. Final destination: Houston, Texas, United States. Specifications: ASME SA 179 and ASME SA 450, fully killed, with supplementary requirements. Additional notes: HS code 73043120, shipment freight prepaid, 13 bundles covered. Kindly send your best offer per package, including lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

SEA

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

SEA

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

Quantity

2000 MT

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)

We are currently looking for high-quality 99.99% Pure Copper Cathode / Cathode Copper suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2000 Metric Destination port: Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Kenya Shipping method: Sea freight Lead time: 7 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

2000 MT
L/C
CIF
Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)

We are currently looking for high-quality 99.99% Pure Copper Cathode / Cathode Copper suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2000 Metric Destination port: Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Kenya Shipping method: Sea freight Lead time: 7 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

UHNWI

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Usually replies within 24h · 21% response rate

UHNWI

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Work email

Usually replies within 24h · 21% response rate

Quantity

600 Kilogram

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

DDP

Destination Port

Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk & Wholesale suppliers of Gold Ceramic CPU Copper Scrap with RAM Wire Compatible AMD Phenom Series 10-core suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 600 Kilogram Destination port: Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL) Trade term: DDP Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United States Shipping method: Land freight Lead time: 3 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

600 Kilogram
T/T
DDP
Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk & Wholesale suppliers of Gold Ceramic CPU Copper Scrap with RAM Wire Compatible AMD Phenom Series 10-core suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 600 Kilogram Destination port: Baltimore, United State, Us (BAL) Trade term: DDP Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United States Shipping method: Land freight Lead time: 3 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Clifton

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Clifton

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

1 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Pittsburgh, United State, Us (PIT)

1 Tons
L/C
CIF
Pittsburgh, United State, Us (PIT)

We are currently looking for high-quality Aluminium UBC Scrap with LC payment suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 Tons Destination port: Pittsburgh, United State, Us (PIT) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Mike

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Mike

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

100 Tons

Payment Term

D/P, L/C

Trade Term

CIF, FOB

Destination Port

Karachi, Pakistan, Pk (KHI/KRC/KAR)

100 Tons
D/P, L/C
CIF, FOB
Karachi, Pakistan, Pk (KHI/KRC/KAR)

We are currently looking for high-quality electronic motor scrap suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 Tons Destination port: Karachi, Pakistan, Pk (KHI/KRC/KAR) Trade term: CIF, FOB Payment term: D/P, L/C Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Vik

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Mr. Vik

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

50 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Istanbul, Turkey, Tr (IST)

50 Tons
T/T
CIF
Istanbul, Turkey, Tr (IST)

We are currently looking for high-quality Best Quality Copper Millberry Scrap 99.99% Soft Bright Bare Copper Scrap for Industrial Recycling Applications suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 Tons Destination port: Istanbul, Turkey, Tr (IST) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

john

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

john

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

Quantity

100 MT

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Mundra, India, In (MUN)

100 MT
T/T
CIF
Mundra, India, In (MUN)

We are currently looking for high-quality ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 6063 SCRAP Max. Moisture (%) 0.1% Packaging as buyer suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100 MT Destination port: Mundra, India, In (MUN) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: United States Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Chetan

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Chetan

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Phone

What trade and payment terms do Metal & Metal Products importers request?


Metal & Metal Products buying requests on Freshdi most often ask for CIF (58%) as the Incoterm and L/C (38%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. FOB (28%) and T/T (36%) come next. In a CIF deal, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.

Which Incoterms and payment terms Metal & Metal Products buyers ask for, and how often.
TermTypeShare
CIFIncoterm58%
FOBIncoterm28%
DDPIncoterm11%
L/CPayment term38%
T/TPayment term36%

Agree the Incoterm and the payment term first, because they change the price and the risk.

What do Metal & Metal Products buyers specify in their requests?


Exporters answering Metal & Metal Products requests on Freshdi should expect buyers to state preferred origins such as United States, United Kingdom; and destination ports such as Houston (United States), Ningbo (Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)), Mundra (India), as of November 2026. Other details buyers give include trade terms such as CIF, FOB, DDP; and payment terms such as L/C, T/T, PayPal. Quote against these points so a Metal & Metal Products buyer can compare your offer directly.

Grades, quantities, origins and terms named in Metal & Metal Products buying requests.
What buyers specifyWhat they ask for
Preferred originsUnited States, United Kingdom
Destination portsHouston (United States), Ningbo (Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)), Mundra (India)
Trade termsCIF, FOB, DDP
Payment termsL/C, T/T, PayPal

A quotation that answers every stated spec is easier for the buyer to accept.

Where does Metal & Metal Products sit in the product catalogue?


Metal & Metal Products is part of Metals, Minerals on Freshdi, next to Ac Compressor Scrap, Alloy Powder and Alloy Wheel Scrap. On Freshdi, Metal & Metal Products splits into narrower categories, including Almond Scrap, Alternator Scrap and Aluminium Alloy.

Parent, sub-groups and neighbouring categories of Metal & Metal Products.
CategoryRelation
Metals, MineralsParent group
Ac Compressor ScrapSub-group
Alloy PowderSub-group
Alloy Wheel ScrapSub-group
Almond ScrapSub-group
Alternator ScrapSub-group
Aluminium AlloySub-group
Aluminium Alloy IngotSub-group

A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.

What exporters ask about Metal & Metal Products buyers and demand


How many companies are looking for Metal & Metal Products in the United States?

471 Metal & Metal Products buyers and importers in the United States have posted 540 buying leads on Freshdi as of Nov 13, 2026.


What does a verified Metal & Metal Products buyer mean?

Verified buyers are buyers with their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi. 87 of the 540 US buying leads come from verified buyers.


Which trade and payment terms do Metal & Metal Products requests in the US ask for?

58% of US requests ask for CIF and 28% for FOB; payment is most often by L/C (38%) or T/T (36%).

Trade terms and how to compare quotations

A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.

Trade and payment terms explainedPlain-language meanings of the Incoterms and payment terms used in trade between companies.
TermTypeMeaning
EXWIncotermThe buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there.
FCAIncotermThe seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place.
FOBIncotermThe seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.
CFRIncotermThe seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded.
CIFIncotermLike CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port.
CPTIncotermThe seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier.
CIPIncotermLike CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place.
DAPIncotermThe seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's.
DPUIncotermThe seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country.
DDPIncotermThe seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too.
FASIncotermThe seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading.
T/TPayment termA bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents.
L/CPayment termA letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms.
D/PPayment termDocuments against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays.
D/APayment termDocuments against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later.
CADPayment termCash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented.
Bank TransferPayment termA direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract.
EscrowPayment termA third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery.
CashPayment termPayment in cash, usually only for small or local orders.
How to compare quotationsThe points two quotations must share before their prices compare.
PointWhat to checkWhy it matters
Incoterm and placeEvery quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place.Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance.
SpecificationThe grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for.A lower grade can hide behind a lower price.
Quantity and MOQThe price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order.Unit prices change with the order size.
PackagingPacking type, size and labelling are stated and the same.Custom packing adds cost.
Payment termThe payment term and the deposit asked.It moves the risk between buyer and seller.
Lead timeThe production and shipping time to the destination.A late shipment can cost more than a higher price.
DocumentsThe certificates and export documents included.Missing papers can block customs.
ValidityHow long the quoted price holds.Quotations are often valid for a limited time only.