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Plan Your Order Before You Send the Inquiry

Review the options that matter to international buyers, configure what applies to your order, upload supporting files, and send TPKELE one structured requirement covering packaging, export documents, trade terms, payment, shipping and delivery planning.

OEM / ODMLogo, label, paper box, plastic packaging and private-label support.
Export SupportCommercial, origin, transport and technical documents as applicable.
Buyer UploadsBOM, Excel, PDF, logo and packaging-reference files.
Structured InquiryYour selections are carried into one shorter final request.
01 / Buyer Guide

Understand → Configure → Upload → Send

This page is a buyer decision tool rather than a long questionnaire. Secondary details stay collapsed until needed, and the final form only asks for buyer, product and delivery information that has not already been selected.

STEP 01

Understand

Read short explanations for packaging, documents, Incoterms and shipping.

STEP 02

Configure

Choose requirements and reveal only the extra details relevant to that choice.

STEP 03

Upload

Add a BOM, Excel/PDF list, logo or packaging reference when useful.

STEP 04

Send

Review one structured brief and submit it directly to TPKELE sales.

02 / OEM & Packaging

Customization & Packaging

Select one or several items. Detailed choices appear only after selection, so buyers get specific configuration without seeing every field at once.

Custom Paper Box

For branded retail presentation or private-label unit packaging.

LogoModel infoBarcode / QRColor printing
See what can be customized
  • Buyer logo and brand colors
  • Model, voltage/current and product wording
  • Barcode / QR area and market language
  • Final box dimensions after product and inserts are confirmed

Custom Plastic Packaging

For display, visibility, storage or added physical protection.

Plastic boxBlister-styleProtective pack
See what the buyer should provide
  • Preferred packaging style or reference image
  • Whether display or protection is the main objective
  • Label or branding requirements

Logo, Label & Product Marking

For customer brand identity directly on the product or label.

Housing logoLabelCustom model code
Typical items to confirm
  • Logo artwork and desired position
  • Electrical-rating text and language
  • Customer-specific model coding

Carton & Packing Data

For freight calculation, warehouse planning and container loading.

Unit boxMaster cartonG.W. / N.W.Pallet
Data buyers may request
  • Unit-box and master-carton dimensions
  • Pieces per carton and gross/net weight
  • Carton marking and pallet information where applicable

Manual, Datasheet & Catalog

For distributors building a branded documentation package.

DatasheetManualCatalog

Sample Approval

Useful for new private-label programs before larger production.

OEM sampleArtwork checkPre-production confirmation
No finished artwork yet? Select the relevant option now and upload a logo or reference image later on this page.
03 / Documentation

Export & Order Documents

Documents are grouped by order stage so buyers can understand when they are normally used.

Before OrderPI, datasheet, certificate or technical review
Before ShipmentCI, packing list and shipment preparation
Import / ClearanceOrigin and transport documents where applicable

PI

Proforma Invoice for quotation and commercial confirmation.

CI

Commercial Invoice for the formal shipment document set.

Packing List

Packing data for logistics, customs and receiving.

B/L / AWB

Transport document according to shipment mode.

Technical / Certification Files

Supporting files for product, project or market review where available.

Certificate of Origin

Origin-related support where required by the destination market.

Important scope note
  • Exact certificate type depends on destination and applicable origin rules
  • Preferential origin treatment requires separate eligibility confirmation
04 / Incoterms

Compare & Select a Trade Term

Choose one preferred term, or use the compact helper if you are not sure.

Not Sure

Let TPKELE review your destination and logistics context.

EXW

Buyer controls pickup and most onward logistics.

FCA

Seller hands goods to the buyer's carrier at the agreed named place.

FOB

Common sea term with seller-side export and loading responsibility.

CFR

Seller arranges ocean freight to the named destination port.

CIF

Seller arranges ocean freight and term-required insurance.

DAP

Delivery to named destination; buyer handles import clearance and duties.

DDP

More complete destination delivery, subject to route and import feasibility.

Open practical trade-term comparison
TermSeller Scope (Simplified)Buyer Scope (Simplified)Typical Buyer
EXWGoods made availablePickup, main logistics and importExperienced importer
FCAExport clearance + carrier handoverMain freight onward + importBuyer with own forwarder
FOBExport + load on boardOcean freight onward + importSea-freight importer
CFRExport + ocean freightImport + destination handlingPort-based buyer
CIFExport + ocean freight + required insuranceImport + destination handlingPort-based buyer
DAPDelivery to named destinationImport clearance and dutiesDestination-delivery buyer
DDPBroad seller-side responsibility where feasibleReceive goodsSelected routes / projects
05 / Payment

Payment Preference

Select a preference for discussion. Final schedule and conditions are confirmed in the PI.

T/T Bank Transfer

Common bank-transfer method for international orders.

L/C

Can be discussed for qualifying orders and banking conditions.

Other / Discuss

Use this to propose another arrangement for review.

06 / Logistics

Shipping Method

Choose one preferred method, or leave it unselected and let TPKELE recommend after reviewing quantity, urgency and destination.

Express Courier

Best for samples and small urgent orders.

FastSmall shipmentEasy tracking

Air Freight

For time-sensitive commercial orders larger than a courier shipment.

UrgentMedium volume

Sea Freight — LCL

For commercial orders that do not fill an entire container.

Shared containerCommercial order

Sea Freight — FCL

For larger distributor, project or container-load orders.

High volumeContainer planning
07 / Delivery Planning

Production & Lead Time

A realistic delivery estimate is confirmed after reviewing the exact product, quantity and customization scope. Packaging approval, special marking, inspection, documents and shipping can influence the final schedule.

01Requirement ReviewProduct, quantity, destination and market needs.
02Artwork / SampleLogo, label, packaging and sample confirmation if needed.
03PI & OrderCommercial basis, terms and production scope confirmed.
04Production & QCManufacturing, inspection and packing preparation.
05Documents & DispatchShipment documentation and logistics handover.
08 / Files

Upload Supporting Files

Optional. Upload a BOM/product list, Excel/PDF requirement, logo or packaging reference so sales can understand the request faster.

09 / Inquiry

Review & Send Your Buyer Requirement Brief

Your selections and uploaded files are already attached to the request. Complete only the basic buyer and product information below.

Buyer & Product Information* Required fields

Your Selected Trade Requirements

Edit selections ↑
Customization & PackagingNone selected
DocumentsNone selected
Trade TermNot selected
PaymentNot selected
ShippingNot selected
DestinationNot entered
Uploaded FilesNo files
Selected Items0
This request is sent securely to TPKELE sales. The same structured fields can also be forwarded to your CRM when a webhook is configured.
1. Requirement ReviewWe review product, quantity, destination and selected trade needs.
2. Commercial ReplyWe confirm quotation basis, trade terms and missing information.
3. Customization CheckOEM, packaging, labels and document feasibility are reviewed.
4. Order PlanYou receive the next steps for PI, lead time, shipment and document preparation.
10 / FAQ

Buyer FAQ

Common order-planning questions stay collapsed by default to keep the page comfortable to scan.

Can I request custom packaging before I have final artwork?

Yes. Select the packaging type first and describe your intended style. Final artwork, MOQ and feasibility are confirmed before mass production.

Can I request packing dimensions before placing the order?

Yes. This is useful for freight estimates, warehouse planning and container analysis. Final values follow the confirmed product and packaging combination.

What if I do not know which Incoterm to choose?

Use the Help Me Choose tool or select Not Sure. The recommendation is only a starting point; the final Incoterm® basis is confirmed in the quotation.

Can I select PI, CI, Packing List and Certificate of Origin together?

Yes. Select all documents you expect to need. TPKELE can clarify which are relevant at each order and shipment stage.

What files can I upload?

PDF, XLSX, XLS, CSV, PNG, JPG/JPEG and WebP are accepted. It is intended for BOMs, product lists, logos and packaging references.