Procurement FAQ
Common questions from wholesale and OEM buyers.
Everything you need to evaluate Dafuany as a manufacturing partner--from first sample to full production run. Can't find your answer? Contact our sales team directly.
OEM Process
What is your standard OEM development process?
Our OEM process follows four stages:
- 01.Inquiry & briefing -- share your product requirements, target specs, branding, and volume expectations.
- 02.Quotation & specification confirmation -- we provide a detailed quote and technical spec sheet for your review.
- 03.Sample development -- our pattern makers produce a physical prototype for approval, typically within 7-14 days.
- 04.Mass production -- once you approve the sample, we schedule production and provide regular updates until shipment.
Do you offer ODM services, or only OEM?
Can I supply my own technical drawings or product specifications?
MOQ & Pricing
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
How is pricing structured for wholesale buyers?
Can I mix different SKUs to reach the MOQ?
Lead Time
What is the typical production lead time after order confirmation?
Standard production lead time after deposit receipt and sample approval:
Standard catalog
25-35 days
Custom OEM/ODM
35-50 days
Peak season
+7-14 days
Exact timelines are confirmed at order placement based on current capacity and your specifications.
Can you accommodate urgent or expedited orders?
How do you communicate production progress during an active order?
Samples
How do I request a sample? Is there a sample fee?
Email sales@dafuany.com with your required configuration, size, and any customization details. Sample fees apply and vary by complexity:
- --Standard catalog samples: a nominal sample fee applies, refundable against your first bulk order.
- --Custom OEM/ODM samples: development fee quoted based on complexity; partially refundable on confirmed orders.
Shipping costs are at the buyer's expense unless otherwise agreed.
How long does it take to receive a sample?
Can the sample include my brand's logo and packaging?
Payment
What payment terms do you offer?
What payment methods do you accept?
Is a formal proforma invoice (PI) provided before payment?
Shipping
Which shipping methods and Incoterms do you support?
We ship from our factory in Chizhou, Anhui, China. Supported Incoterms and methods include:
- --FOB (Shanghai / Ningbo) -- most common for bulk sea freight orders.
- --CIF -- we arrange freight and insurance to your destination port.
- --EXW -- available for buyers who use their own freight forwarder.
- --Express courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS) -- for samples and small orders.
Which markets do you currently ship to?
Do you handle customs documentation and export compliance?
Customization
What product attributes can be customized?
We support a wide range of product customizations:
Can you print or embroider our logo on the product and packaging?
Does customization affect MOQ or lead time?
Is my custom product design kept confidential?
Still have questions?
Our sales team responds within one business day.
Share your product requirements, target market, and estimated volume--we'll provide a tailored quotation and answer any remaining questions.