OEM/ODM order flow 02

Sample Shipping

Sample fee, development time, photo review, courier choice, tracking and buyer feedback are handled before bulk production.

Sample Shipping
Sample ShippingPart of the OEM/ODM export order path.
7-15 daysTypical sample lead time
DHL/FedEx/UPSCourier options
TrackingSent after pickup
From sample fee to feedback

The sample page makes international sampling feel safe.

Buyers see what they pay for, when they review the sample, how it ships, who pays freight and what happens after they receive it.

01

Confirm sample fee

Sample cost, logo cost and sample timeline are confirmed before development starts.

02

Make and review

Photos or short videos are sent for color, shape, label and packaging review before dispatch.

Sample room
Material board and last
Photo/video approval
Buyer feedback before bulk
03

Ship by express

DHL, FedEx, UPS or buyer courier account can be used after package size is confirmed.

04

Track and revise

Tracking number is sent after pickup. Buyer feedback becomes the approved bulk reference.

Sample freight logic

Explain courier cost before the buyer asks.

Express companies usually charge by billable weight. The final amount depends on destination, package size, actual weight, courier rate and fuel surcharge.

  • Actual weight: weight on scale.
  • Volumetric weight: L x W x H / 5000 cm.
  • Billable weight: higher of the two.
  • Payment options: prepay or buyer account.
Courier choices

Put the shipping answer on this page.

DHLFast express for many markets. Good for sample boxes and urgent confirmation.3-7 days
FedExUseful when buyer has corporate account or regional route preference.3-7 days
UPSCommon choice for North America and Europe sample shipments.3-8 days
Buyer accountBuyer can arrange pickup if they prefer their own courier rate.Optional

Can you send a sample before bulk?

Yes. For most new private label projects, sample confirmation comes before bulk deposit.

Can I see the sample before shipment?

Yes. Photos or short videos can be sent before courier pickup.

Who pays sample freight?

Usually the buyer pays courier cost or uses their own courier account. Final cost is confirmed by package details.

What happens after sample approval?

Approved comments, materials, logo and packaging become the bulk production reference.

Ready to discuss a real women’s footwear order?

Send style photos, target quantity, market, sample needs, audit request or shipping term. We will guide the order step by step.