Export & trade
How to request samples before a full container
Samples de-risk finishes, lumen packages, and packaging. Request them with the same spec language you will use for mass production.
What to sample
Critical fixtures, new factories, and private-label packs deserve samples.
Do not sample everything—focus on risk.
Approval gates
Written approval with photos and measured notes unlocks production.
Record sample IDs on the PO.
Timing
Build sample round-trips into the project calendar.
NMF coordinates sampling before container slots are booked.