Trade category
Manufacturing & Machinery
Machinery, components, tools and contract manufacturing.
Overview
Trading manufacturing & machinery.
Manufactured goods are bought on drawings, standards and tolerances. Capability and quality systems matter as much as price.
Buyers frequently audit factories or rely on third-party inspection before shipment.
- Industrial machinery
- Components & parts
- Tools
- Contract manufacturing
- Packaging machinery
Common trade characteristics
What usually defines the deal.
General characteristics of the category. Specific requirements always depend on the product, the parties and the destination.
- Drawings & standards
- Products are defined by drawings, tolerances and the applicable standard.
- Quality systems
- Certified quality management is often expected.
- Lead time
- Made-to-order production sets the timeline.
- After-sales
- Spares, warranty and service can be part of the deal.
For buyers
Buyer considerations
- Share drawings or the standard the product must meet.
- State conformity marking needed in your market.
- Clarify warranty and spares expectations.
For suppliers
Supplier considerations
- Describe your production capability and capacity.
- List quality certifications and audit history.
- State realistic lead times.
Documents often involved
Typical examples only. Requirements vary by product, origin and destination — always confirm with the relevant authority or adviser.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of conformity
- Inspection report
- Certificate of origin
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