Order process
Our steps from enquiry to loading.
Our order processTerms of supply · from the mill
Minimum order quantity for plywood from Vietnam, and our terms
In short
PK Ply supplies from one 40HC. The order is ready 15–45 days after the 30% deposit, depending on quantity and production conditions; the 70% balance is paid against the scanned B/L by T/T or irrevocable L/C at sight. We quote FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF, and new buyers get free samples.
- MOQ one 40HC
- 30% deposit
- 70% against B/L
- T/T or L/C at sight
- FOB · CFR · CIF
- Free samples
- minimum order
- 1×40HC
- delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF
- 3
- deposit
- 30%
- balance against scanned B/L
- 70%
Film
Our terms of supply, in one film
The film walks through one order: the technical sheet and price, the deposit, production, loading, the draft documents and the balance against the B/L.
The short answer
What is the minimum order quantity for plywood from Vietnam at our mills?
One 40HC. That is about 47 m³ of Acacia-core or about 43 m³ of Eucalyptus-core panels. The rest of the terms follow below in one table.
| Term | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | One 40HC |
| Products per container | Usually one or two; three to six by agreement |
| Production time | 15–45 days after the 30% deposit, by quantity, production conditions and agreement |
| Deposit | 30% by T/T |
| Balance | 70% against the scanned B/L, by T/T or irrevocable L/C at sight |
| Delivery terms | FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF |
| Samples | Free; new buyers book their own courier |
One 40HC
How many products can share one 40HC, and how much fits?
A container usually carries one or two products; three to six can be mixed by agreement. For 18 mm film-faced sheets, the planning figures are below.
| Size and core | Sheets | Volume | Weight per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1220 × 2440 mm, Acacia | 880 sheets (16 × 55) | 47.2 m³ | 31.1 kg |
| 1220 × 2440 mm, Eucalyptus | 795 sheets (15 × 53) | 42.6 m³ | 34.8 kg |
| 1250 × 2500 mm, Acacia | 848 sheets (16 × 53) | 47.7 m³ | 32.6 kg |
| 1250 × 2500 mm, Eucalyptus | 750 sheets (15 × 50) | 42.2 m³ | 36.6 kg |
Planning figures from our packing model, panels only; real sheets are weighed before final loading.
Payment
When is the 70% balance paid, and why does it protect you?
The balance is paid against the scanned bill of lading, after the goods are loaded and on the vessel. You pay the larger part only once the container has left Hai Phong under your name.
Production starts on the 30% deposit. After loading we send draft shipping documents for your approval, then the scanned B/L; the balance goes by T/T or by irrevocable L/C at sight.
Before any first payment, confirm our bank details by phone with the person you deal with. Never act on bank details that arrive changed by email.
Incoterms
Which delivery terms do we quote, and where does risk pass?
FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF. Under all three, risk passes to you when the goods are on board the vessel at Hai Phong; the terms differ in who pays freight and insurance.
| Term | We arrange | You arrange | Risk passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Hai Phong | Export clearance and loading on board | Freight, insurance, import | On board at Hai Phong |
| CFR | As FOB, plus freight to your port | Insurance, import | On board at Hai Phong |
| CIF | As CFR, plus cargo insurance | Import | On board at Hai Phong |
Transit
How long is the sea leg after loading?
Typical days at sea from Hai Phong range from 5–12 days to South-East Asia to 35–50 days to West Africa. The carrier and the route set the final figure.
| Region | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| South-East Asia | 5–12 days |
| Middle East | 15–25 days |
| US West Coast | 20–30 days |
| Mediterranean | 25–35 days |
| Northern Europe | 30–40 days |
| US East Coast | 35–45 days |
| West Africa | 35–50 days |
Documents
Which certificate files arrive before the order is confirmed?
The certificate files for the agreed build come before you confirm the order; the shipping documents come in draft after loading.
Before confirmation
CE and FPC certificate, FSC certificate and claim terms, emission certificate, test reports for the agreed configuration.
EU orders
The EUTR/EUDR file set with GeoJSON plot data.
After loading, as drafts
Commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin (EUR.1 for EU lots), phytosanitary and fumigation papers.
Under CIF
The insurance certificate.
Samples and quotes
Are samples free for a first-time buyer, and how is a quote built?
Yes. New buyers receive free samples and book their own courier; the courier cost can be credited against a real order. Repeat buyers and buyers with an order get samples free.
A quote starts from the job and the reuse target, then fixes core, glue, film weight, thickness, size, edge sealing and tolerance on a technical sheet. Two offers with the same name are often not the same build, so compare the sheets, not the names.
We publish no price list. Each quote names its delivery term and is built for the specification you send.
Buyer questions
Questions about our terms of supply
What is the smallest order your mills accept?
One 40HC, about 47 m³ of Acacia-core or about 43 m³ of Eucalyptus-core panels.
How many products can share one 40HC?
Usually one or two; three to six can be mixed by agreement.
How long after the 30% deposit is the order ready?
15–45 days, depending on quantity, production conditions and what we agree.
When is the 70% balance paid?
Against the scanned B/L, after loading, by T/T or irrevocable L/C at sight.
Which delivery terms do you quote?
FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF; risk passes on board the vessel at Hai Phong under all three.
Are samples free for a first-time buyer?
Yes. New buyers book their own courier, and the courier cost can be credited against a real order.
Which certificate files arrive before the order is confirmed?
The certificate files for the agreed build: CE and FPC, FSC, emission certificate and test reports, plus the EUTR/EUDR file for EU orders.
Do you publish a price list?
No. Each quote is built on a technical sheet for your specification and names its delivery term.
Quotation
Send your specification
Send the panel, quantity and port of discharge. We reply with a technical sheet and a price FOB Hai Phong, CFR or CIF.