Commercial Terms
MOQ, Lead Times, IP, & Payment
Typical ranges by category. Your project manager confirms exact figures for your brief and the matched supplier.
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Requirements by Category
Typical MOQs, lead times, and production expectations.
Food and
Beverages
MMQ:
2,000 to 5,000
Lead time:
10 to 16 weeks
Compliance:
High
Private Label:
Available
Beauty &
Wellness
MMQ:
500 to 1,500
Lead time:
10 to 14 weeks
Compliance:
High
Private Label:
Available
Home
Textile
MMQ:
300 to 500
Lead time:
8 to 12 weeks
Compliance:
Medium
Private Label:
Available
Fashion &
Accessories
MMQ:
300 to 500
Lead time:
10 to 16 weeks
Compliance:
Medium
Private Label:
Available
* Important note: Sampling before approval adds 3 to 5 weeks. Late artwork and incomplete briefs cause most delays
Who Owns What?
Brand
Identity
Yours in all cases: trademark, trade dress, packaging design, product name.
Formulation
or Process IP
The manufacturer’s by default. Assignable under a co-development agreement.
Territorial
Exclusivity
Negotiable, by region, tied to a minimum purchase commitment per year.
Channel
Exclusivity
Negotiable, by channel, for example pharmacy, grocery, or online.
NDA
Signed by all parties before any spec or formulation is shared.
Payment and Incoterms
Staged Payment
Typically 30% deposit, 60% before shipment, 10% net 30 after delivery.
Protected
Payment
Letter of Credit or Cash Against Documents on programs that need bank-backed protection.
BNPL
Available for eligible buyers through regulated fintech partners.
Incoterms 2020
FCA or FOB at origin, or DAP and DDP to your EU destination, customs included.