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T/T 30% deposit + 70% against the B/L copy — every amount, split and bank detail confirmed on the proforma invoice. Other structures? Ask sales — any arrangement is confirmed in writing on the PI. Payment terms that de-risk your project.
Standard T/T Split
Structures on the PI
Governs Every Order
Quote Response
Payment Methods
Payment Methods – T/T & PI
Staged payment splits risk between both parties — you don't pay everything up front, and we don't ship unpaid.
Ask About Payment Terms| Method | Structure | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| T/T | 30% deposit on PI confirmation, 70% against the copy of the bill of lading | Standard route for most orders, single ladders to containers |
| Custom structure | Other structures? Ask sales — any arrangement is confirmed in writing on the PI | Project-specific requirements |
| PI governs | Amounts, splits and beneficiary bank details confirmed in writing before any money moves | Every order, whichever method you choose |
Final terms are confirmed in writing on your proforma invoice — always verify the beneficiary account against the PI.
Incoterms Responsibility Split
Payment Trade Terms – EXW, FOB, CIF
Who handles customs, freight and insurance is clear before you commit — exactly what contractors need to schedule work.
| Term | Seller Covers | Buyer Covers |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Goods at factory gate | Pickup, export, freight, insurance |
| FOB | Delivery to port + export customs | Ocean freight and insurance |
| CIF | Freight and insurance to destination port | Import customs and inland delivery |
Quotes & Currency
Quote Validity & Payment Currency
Plan budgets with a quote that stays firm while you finalize approvals — and payment terms confirmed in writing before any money moves.
- Validity Stated on Every Quote
Firm pricing window printed on the quote itself, so your budget holds while you finalize internal approvals.
- 24-Hour Quote Turnaround
Itemized factory quote within 24 hours of your RFQ — dimensions, material and freight broken out.
- Freight by Destination Port
Ocean freight itemized separately and quoted against your destination port.
Payment Security
Secure Payment Process
Staged payments, PI-verified bank details and documented proof of receipt on every transaction.
PI-Verified Bank Details
Beneficiary account details appear on the proforma invoice — always verify the receiving account against the PI before you transfer.
Staged Payments
Deposit on confirmation, balance against the B/L copy — no full prepayment, no unpaid cargo.
Proof of Receipt
Bank payment receipts are archived and shared with you at every milestone.
Milestones That Align
Payment & Delivery Timeline
Payment nodes align with production and shipping milestones, so your cash flow maps to real progress.
- 1Order Confirmation
Approve the drawing and PI, pay the 30% deposit — the production slot is reserved.
- 2Production & Inspection
15-25 days manufacturing with five-stage QC and photo reports.
- 3Balance Against B/L Copy
Release the 70% balance when the bill-of-lading copy reaches your inbox; we ship with full documentation.
- 4Delivery & Docs
Bill of lading, compliance file and certificates are released with the shipment.
Methods at a Glance
How Buyers Actually Pay Dengtai
Every order is paid against a proforma invoice — the PI states the amount, currency, beneficiary bank and deadline, and it is the single document your finance team should reconcile against. The methods below are how it works in practice.
| Method | How It Works | Typically Used For |
|---|---|---|
| T/T — 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy | 30% deposit confirms the order into production; the 70% balance is released when you receive the copy of the bill of lading by email | Standard route for most orders, from single ladders to full containers |
| Custom structure | Other structures? Ask sales — any arrangement is confirmed in writing on the PI | Project-specific requirements |
| Proforma invoice governs | Amounts, splits, bank details and deadlines are confirmed on the PI before any money moves — always verify the beneficiary account against the PI | Every transaction, whichever method you choose |
Ask About Payment Terms
Ask About Payment Terms
Deposit ratios, quote validity or currency — our sales team replies within 24 hours with payment terms for your project.
- T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy
- Other structures? Ask sales — any arrangement is confirmed in writing on the PI
- Bank details verified against the PI
Protecting Both Sides of the Wire
Payment Structure Green Lights and Red Flags — in Any Deal
Our terms are T/T 30% deposit with 70% against the B/L copy; any other structure is confirmed in writing on the PI. Those numbers are also a reference point: use them to judge any factory's structure — including ours.
Green lights in a payment structure
- Staged payment tied to physical milestones — deposit books steel, balance released only against shipping documents
- Bank beneficiary matches the PI company — one name on the invoice, the contract and the account
- Any arrangement confirmed in writing on the PI — other structures? Ask sales, and the PI documents it
- Everything in writing on the PI — terms, validity and bank details on one document you can verify
Red flags — walk away
- 100% prepayment demanded — a factory with capacity never needs your full balance before cutting steel
- Payment to a personal account — or a company name that differs from the PI by one character
- "New bank details" sent by email mid-deal — verify any change by phone on a known number before wiring
- Urgency attached to the price — discounts that expire if you pay today, sight unseen
Confirming our wire details? Call +86 155 1187 9488 or write to sales@dtsteelladder.com — the PI is the single source of truth, and it is issued before any money moves.
Terms Built for First Orders
What Milestone-Based Payment Gets You
Payment terms are a risk instrument. Ours are structured so a first-time buyer can say yes without faith.
| Feature | Advantage | Your Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 30% deposit only | production booked without surrendering your leverage | 70% of the value stays yours until steel moves |
| 70% against B/L copy | balance released on shipping evidence, not promises | you see the goods are on the water before the wire clears |
| Custom structure | other structures? Ask sales — any arrangement is confirmed in writing on the PI | procurement-department approvals go smoothly |
| MOQ of one | the same terms scale down to a sample order | test the supplier at the smallest possible exposure |
| Quote in 24 hours, PI before payment | every term in writing before money moves | nothing about the deal lives in a chat history |