What should you do if exported goods encounter buyer returns or require repackaging or replacement due to packaging quality issues?
Exporting products to Europe and America: The foreign client initially raised no objections to samples, so production commenced. After shipment and client inspection during payment preparation, retail packaging was found substandard and unacceptable. The client demanded full return and repackaging. The factory currently has only 5 options:
Negotiate with the foreign buyer for a discounted sale.
Disadvantage: Reduced company profits, potentially leading to losses.
The factory repackages and reships qualified goods to the buyer, while selling unqualified goods at a lower price or through other channels to third-party buyers abroad.
Advantage: Stabilizes client relations and preserves reputation. Disadvantage: Reduced company profits, potentially leading to losses.
Return the goods to the factory for repackaging and reshipment to the customer.
Disadvantage: Complicated return application process requiring extensive documentation (return certificates, deposits, Chinese inspection certificates), time-consuming with negative customs records affecting future clearance. This is the least advisable option.
Return to Hong Kong for repackaging before re-export
This solution is viable but involves extremely high labor costs, significantly reducing company profits.
Return to Chinas bonded zone for repackaging before re-export
This is the most advisable solution.
No return forms, no deposits, no cumbersome paperwork - the optimal solution for cost efficiency and self-protection.