Export Packaging & Shipping
Titanium survives oceans when it is packed like metal that matters: dry, cushioned, and documented to the bundle. This page shows the standard methods, container practice and Incoterms — so your first China purchase isn't your first lesson.
Packing by Product Form
| Product | Method |
|---|---|
| Plate & sheet | moisture-proof wrap + edge protection + pallet/steel banding |
| Bar & forgings | bundled, capped ends, wooden crate for ground/finished bar |
| Tube | plugged ends, bundles, long-tube containers or wooden cases |
| Wire | sealed coil bags on pallet, desiccant for sea |
| Machined parts | individual protective packaging in wooden cases, photo-documented |
Container Practice
Mixed FCL: plate pallets + bar bundles + tube cases load together — a 20 ft container carries roughly 20 MT of mixed mill product for the big-plant orders, while smaller buyers ship LCL pallets or air express. We photograph each loaded unit before closing the container (our standard pre-shipment evidence).
Incoterms, Straightly Explained
| Term | You handle | We handle |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | ocean freight + import | to ship's rail at Chinese port |
| CIF | import + discharge | freight + insurance to your port |
| DAP | import clearance | delivery to your address, unloaded |
| DDP | nothing (duty included) | everything — door to door, per project |
Import duty depends on your country and product line — check with your customs broker; we supply HS-code support documents, not duty advice.
Typical Transit Frames (indicative)
Ocean: ~30–60 days depending on region and routing. Air express: ~7–15 days door-to-door for small urgent lots. Production lead time is quoted per item; the two clocks run in sequence.
Questions about your port? send destination and we'll answer with two shipping options like every quotation.