International & US Orders
FOB Wholesale & Factory Export
SvartxLab supplies lab-tested food-contact packaging to restaurant chains, ghost kitchens, coffee franchises and foodservice distributors in the US and other markets. Orders are quoted in USD under Incoterms® FOB rules, with the port of loading, production time and freight quoted for each destination.
Incoterms® 2020 FOB Risk Boundary Matrix
Incoterms® Free On Board (FOB) precisely defines the point where risk and operational costs transfer from SvartxLab (Seller) to the buyer. Commercial risk transfers the moment goods are safely loaded on board the designated vessel at the port of origin.
SvartxLab Scope (Seller)
All origin responsibilities and export clearance handled by our operations team:
- Production: Manufacturing to the specification and artwork confirmed in your order.
- Export Packing: Export cartons suitable for ocean transport; carton count, weight and volume confirmed in the quotation.
- Inland Origin Drayage: Transportation from manufacturing facilities to the nominated international container port.
- Export Customs Clearance: Export declaration and export formalities at origin.
- Port Terminal Handling (Origin): Container terminal handling charges (THC) and physical crane loading on board the vessel.
- Document Handover: Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Copies of the test reports are available on request.
Buyer Scope (Importer)
Responsibilities assumed once goods cross the vessel's rail at origin port:
- →Ocean Freight: Carrier booking and freight charges from the port of loading to the destination port.
- →Marine Transit Insurance: Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or marine policy covering international ocean voyage.
- →Import Customs Clearance: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entry filing via your licensed customs broker.
- →Import Tariffs & Duties: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) duties, Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF).
- →Destination Terminal Handling: Destination port terminal handling, demurrage prevention, and chassis leasing.
- →Final Inland Drayage: Truckload or intermodal rail transport from destination port to your facility or 3PL.
Why Ports, Rates & Lead Times Are Quoted Per Client
In international B2B commerce, publishing fixed freight rates or claiming uniform shipping times to the United States is misleading. Maritime transport dynamics vary dramatically depending on your destination gateway:
- U.S. West Coast, East Coast and Gulf Coast ports are served by different routes and carrier schedules, so transit times and freight rates differ by destination.
- Freight rates change with the market, the season and container availability.
Instead of adding a generic freight buffer to the price, SvartxLab quotes the FOB price, the port of loading, the production time and the carton count, weight and volume for your order, so your freight forwarder can quote freight to your port.
Wholesale Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
All international orders are quoted in US Dollars (USD) under FOB terms. Export cartons, weights and volumes are confirmed in each quotation.
ProThermo™ Delivery Bags
- • Waterproof exterior (BOPP + non-woven fabric) and interior VMOPP metallized film
- • Tested to GB 4806.13-2023 with 2.6 mg/dm² migration (74% below limit)
- • Four sizes, from 8.27" × 4.33" × 10.24" (21 × 11 × 26 cm, W × D × H)
- • Keeps food warm for up to 45 minutes in standard delivery conditions
Calix Lidless Paper Cups
- • Integrated butterfly closure eliminating plastic lids
- • Available sizes: 8 oz (240 ml), 10 oz (295 ml), 12 oz (355 ml), 16 oz (475 ml)
- • Manufacturer's paper cups tested under German LFGB §§ 30/31 (SCS report SCS240516A02BR)
- • Manufacturing facility registered with the U.S. FDA
5-Step Order & Fulfillment Workflow
From preliminary request to ocean vessel handover, every milestone is structured for corporate transparency and predictability.
Quote Request
Submit product selections, volume requirements, customization artwork, and destination city or seaport.
FOB Quotation
We reply within 24 business hours. The quotation gives the USD price, port of loading, production time, cartons, weight and volume.
Proforma & Terms
Confirm the order and payment terms, and approve the digital print proof.
Manufacturing
Production starts once the artwork and the order are confirmed, on the schedule given in the quotation.
Vessel Loading
Goods loaded on board at the port of loading; bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list released to your broker.
Paid Samples Quoted Per Client Destination
Samples are paid and quoted per client, based on the product, the specifications and the destination.
Food-Contact Test Reports and Certificates
Copies of the reports are available on request with your quotation, for your compliance team or your customers.
Report SCS240516A02BR
Manufacturer's paper cups used for Calix, tested by Guangdong SCS under German LFGB §§ 30/31, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. Pass: overall migration, heavy metals, phthalates and vinyl chloride monomer.
Report 2513406917
GB 4806.13-2023 food-contact safety testing. ProThermo™ overall migration: 2.6 mg/dm² (74% below the limit). CNAS / ILAC-MRA accredited laboratory.
Registered Facility
The Calix cup manufacturing facility is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Registration is not an FDA approval of the cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FOB (Free On Board) mean for my company as an international buyer?+
Under Incoterms® 2020 FOB rules, SvartxLab is responsible for production, export packing, transport to the port of origin, export customs clearance and loading the goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer. Risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board. The buyer is responsible for ocean freight, marine insurance, US customs clearance, import duties and delivery to their warehouse.
Why do you quote shipping freight, ports, and transit times per client rather than listing flat rates?+
Ocean freight rates and transit times change with shipping lanes, carrier schedules, container availability and the buyer's destination port. Quoting the port of loading, production time and freight for each order gives you current figures instead of a generic estimate.
What are the wholesale minimum order quantities (MOQ) for US and international buyers?+
Wholesale export orders are quoted in US Dollars (USD). The minimum order quantity is 5,000 units for ProThermo™ thermal delivery bags (including custom branding) and 50,000 units for Calix lidless paper cups (up to two sizes per order, minimum 25,000 units per size; every Calix order is custom printed).
What is SvartxLab's paid sample policy for international clients?+
Samples are paid and quoted per client, based on the product, the specifications and the destination.
What food-contact test reports and certificates back your products?+
ProThermo™ bags: Fangyuan Test report 2513406917 (GB 4806.13-2023, overall migration 2.6 mg/dm² against a 10 mg/dm² limit, CNAS/ILAC-MRA accredited laboratory). Calix cups: Guangdong SCS report SCS240516A02BR on the manufacturer's paper cups (LFGB §§ 30/31, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, Regulation (EU) No 10/2011); the cup manufacturing facility holds a current ISO 9001:2015 certificate and is registered with the U.S. FDA. Copies of the documents can be requested with your quotation.
How do we begin the wholesale purchasing and quotation process?+
Submit your inquiry through our B2B Contact Form or email info@svartxlab.com with your target quantities, product specifications, customization requirements, and destination city/port. We reply within 24 business hours and quote the price in USD under FOB terms, the port of loading and the production time for your order.
Request an FOB Commercial Quotation
Minimum wholesale quantities apply: 5,000 ProThermo™ thermal bags or 50,000 Calix lidless cups. Quoted in USD with ocean freight estimates to your designated US port or warehouse ZIP code.