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The usual chain is inquiry, quotation, samples, first order, production scheduling, ocean cold chain, arrival and reorder. A first order typically takes about a month to reach confirmation, because sampling and internal review sit in the middle. Clearance and label approval are the importer's parallel tasks.

Importing China 3D ice cream from an export manufacturer follows a structured eight-step business chain designed to manage risk and ensure stable delivery.

| Step | Stage | Description & Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inquiry | Submit volume, target market, and specifications. Response within 24 hours. |
| 2 | Quotation | Review cost structures and MOQ tiers (600 boxes for custom packaging, 1000 boxes for OEM). |
| 3 | Samples | Free physical samples provided; buyer covers courier freight (3–5 working days). |
| 4 | First Order | Internal tasting and review; reaches confirmation in about a month. |
| 5 | Production | Line allocation and manufacturing; standard production takes ~20 working days. |
| 6 | Ocean Transit | Shipped via 40ft high-cube reefers at -20°C (or -23°C to -25°C for long-distance). |
| 7 | Arrival | Importer executes parallel tasks: local customs clearance and label approval. |
| 8 | Reorder | Natural replenishment cycle of 1–3 months based on retail velocity. |
A first order typically takes about a month to reach confirmation because sampling, internal distributor review, and packaging artwork approval sit in the middle. Once confirmed, factory production scheduling requires approximately 20 working days.
While the facility handles production scheduling, metal detection, and microbiological testing, the importer must handle clearance preparation. Local customs clearance and label approval are the importer's parallel tasks to avoid port delays.


Q: What is the MOQ structure? A: 600 boxes for custom packaging; 1,000 boxes for private label OEM.
Q: What is the shipping temperature? A: Standard ocean transport is maintained at -20°C, while long-distance routes recommend -23°C to -25°C.
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Authored by the regulatory and sales team at Hicey. Under Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd., we support global private label programs with three distinct compliance baselines: FDA registration for North America, HALAL certification for the Middle East, and ISO22000 management.
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