Himalayan Salt Wholesale Payment Terms & Shipping Incoterms

How we structure payment — advance, balance on bill of lading, or letter of credit — and what FOB, CIF, FCL and LCL actually mean for your Himalayan salt order.

How Payment Works

Most first-time buyers pay a deposit — typically 30–50% — against a confirmed order, with the balance due before or against shipping documents once the container is loaded and the bill of lading is issued. Established distributors with a recurring order history can move to more flexible terms over time. For larger orders, we also work with letters of credit (L/C) issued through your bank, which protects both sides on a first transaction.

FOB, CIF, FCL and LCL — What They Mean for You

FOB (Free on Board) Karachi — we handle everything up to loading the container onto the vessel; you arrange and pay ocean freight from there
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) — we arrange and include ocean freight and insurance to your named port, quoted as one landed price
FCL (Full Container Load) — you book an entire 20ft or 40ft container for your order alone
LCL (Less than Container Load) — your order shares container space with other shipments, useful for smaller first orders

Which Terms Suit a First-Time Buyer

First-time buyers typically start with CIF pricing (so there is no freight-forwarder of their own to arrange) and either a deposit/balance split or a letter of credit, often as LCL if order volume doesn't fill a full container. We will recommend the right combination once we know your order size and experience level.

Frequently Asked

What deposit do you require on a first order?

Typically 30–50% in advance, with the balance due before or against shipping documents once the container is loaded.

Do you accept letters of credit?

Yes — L/Cs issued through your bank are accepted, particularly useful for larger first-time orders where both sides want payment security.

What is the difference between FOB and CIF pricing?

FOB covers cost up to loading the container at Karachi, with you arranging ocean freight; CIF includes freight and insurance to your named port as one landed price.

Wholesale Ordering

Minimum orders start at 500 units or a mixed pallet for crafted items, one tonne for edible and bath salt, and one pallet for tiles, bricks, and licks — full 20ft and 40ft containers get the best pricing, and first-time buyers can mix products in one container. We quote FOB Karachi or CIF your port in USD, accept bank transfer (T/T) or letter of credit, and handle the complete export document set including certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate. Request a quote and you will have factory-direct pricing within one business day, or read our wholesale FAQ and export guide first.