| Standard Product Size | Common full-size format | 180 × 90 × 4 cm; nominal product volume: approximately 0.0648 m³ per mat | Large flat dimensions increase carton volume and freight cost even when the unit weight is moderate. | Confirm finished size tolerance, normally ±1–2 cm, before approving production. |
| Alternative Modular Size | Half-size or room-grid format | 90 × 90 × 4 cm; nominal product volume: approximately 0.0324 m³ per mat | Easier for parcel delivery, replacement sales, and room-layout flexibility; more edge pieces may be needed. | Check whether the dimensions follow a consistent modular grid and whether edges align after installation. |
| Core Construction | Typical commercial construction | Compressed plant-fiber or foam-based core with a woven surface and textile or polymer backing | Higher-density cores generally improve firmness and durability but increase weight and unit cost. | Request density, compression recovery, moisture resistance, odor, and surface-material specifications. |
| Indicative Unit Price | Factory-level estimate, standard color, before freight and taxes | USD 18–32 per 180 × 90 × 4 cm mat at approximately 300–999 units; smaller orders may be 10–25% higher. | Custom colors, printed surfaces, reinforced edging, and higher-density cores can add roughly 5–20%. | Compare quotations on the same size, material, density, packaging method, Incoterm, and inspection standard. |
| Large-Order Price Target | Volume order with stable specifications | USD 14–25 per mat may be achievable at approximately 1,000–3,000 units, subject to material and packaging details. | Price reductions may be offset by higher inventory carrying costs and longer production commitments. | Ask for price breaks at 300, 1,000, and 3,000 units instead of evaluating only one MOQ. |
| Sample Cost | One or two pre-production samples | Product sample commonly costs USD 25–80 per piece, excluding express delivery; custom samples may cost more. | Sample charges are often refundable against a confirmed order, but this must be stated in writing. | Use a signed sample approval covering color, thickness, firmness, odor, stitching, and edge finish. |
| Unit Weight | Typical finished weight range | Approximately 7–13 kg per 180 × 90 × 4 cm mat, depending on core density and surface materials. | Weight affects ocean freight, air freight, courier charges, warehouse handling, and worker-safety requirements. | Require actual packed weight from a production sample rather than relying only on estimated product weight. |
| Individual Packaging | Protection for retail or e-commerce handling | Protective film or recyclable polybag, corner protection, moisture barrier, and barcode or carton label if required. | Additional protection reduces transit damage but can increase plastic use, labor, and disposal obligations. | Specify packaging material, thickness, recyclability, warning labels, and whether the mat must be rolled or shipped flat. |
| Export Carton Configuration | Flat-packed commercial shipment | Typical configuration: 4–8 full-size mats per reinforced carton; carton dimensions may be approximately 185 × 95 × 32–45 cm. | A carton of 6 mats may occupy approximately 0.55–0.80 m³, depending on compression and protective materials. | Confirm carton gross weight, stacking limit, carton compression strength, and pallet compatibility. |
| Pallet Utilization | Common export pallet planning | Approximately 8–16 cartons per standard pallet, depending on carton height, weight limits, and destination pallet size. | Using pallets can improve handling but may reduce container utilization and add pallet, wrapping, and fumigation costs. | Confirm whether pallets are required by the destination warehouse and whether wood packaging meets ISPM 15 rules. |
| Ocean Freight Planning | General full-container comparison | Indicative loading capacity is often about 18–28 m³ in a 20-foot container and 50–58 m³ in a 40-foot-high-cube container after practical allowances. | Flat, bulky goods are usually volume-limited before they are weight-limited. | Obtain a cartonized packing list and calculate chargeable volume before requesting freight quotations. |
| Ocean Transit Time | Port-to-port planning range | Approximately 20–45 days on many major trade lanes, excluding factory handling, port congestion, customs, and final delivery. | Seasonal congestion and transshipment can materially extend the total lead time. | Build a schedule using production time plus booking, port, customs, and inland-delivery buffers. |
| Air and Express Shipping | Urgent samples or small replenishment orders | Typical door-to-door express delivery may take 4–10 business days; air freight is usually faster than ocean freight but priced by chargeable weight or volume. | Because the mats are bulky, dimensional weight can be much higher than actual weight. | Request both actual weight and dimensional-weight calculations before approving an air shipment. |
| Incoterm Comparison | Commercial responsibility and risk transfer | EXW gives the buyer more logistics responsibility; FOB separates ocean freight from the factory price; DDP may include delivery and import charges but requires careful verification. | A lower product price may not mean a lower landed cost if origin charges, brokerage, duties, or local delivery are excluded. | Compare offers using one consistent basis, preferably a landed-cost worksheet by destination country. |
| Import Classification | Customs and tariff assessment | The correct HS classification depends on surface material, core composition, construction, and intended use; a generic floor-covering classification should not be assumed. | Duty, import VAT or sales tax, customs fees, and documentation requirements vary by destination. | Provide a material breakdown and product photos to a licensed customs broker or the destination customs authority for a binding or written opinion where available. |
| Import Documents | Typical commercial shipment file | Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, country-of-origin information, product specification sheet, and any required test or treatment certificates. | Missing or inconsistent data can cause customs delays, inspections, storage charges, or valuation questions. | Make sure quantities, carton counts, weights, values, and product descriptions match across all documents. |
| Product Safety Review | Destination-market compliance | Potential checks include chemical restrictions, flame performance, formaldehyde or VOC emissions, heavy metals, textile labeling, and consumer-product safety rules. | Testing requirements vary by market and by whether the mat is sold for homes, childcare, sports, or commercial use. | Confirm mandatory requirements with the importer of record before mass production; retain laboratory reports by production lot where appropriate. |
| Moisture and Mold Risk | Long-distance storage and transit | Plant-fiber surfaces and enclosed packaging can retain moisture; containers may experience condensation during temperature changes. | Moisture damage may result in odor, mildew, staining, claims, and rejected inventory. | Use moisture-resistant packaging, dry loading procedures, desiccants where suitable, and a documented container inspection process. |
| Quality Inspection Plan | Pre-shipment acceptance criteria | Inspect dimensions, thickness, flatness, surface defects, color consistency, odor, stitching, packaging, carton quantity, and labeling. | Third-party inspection commonly costs about USD 250–450 per man-day, depending on market and scope. | Set measurable acceptance limits and use an agreed sampling plan before production begins. |
| Landed-Cost Formula | Total purchasing decision | Landed cost = product price + packaging + inland origin charges + freight + insurance + duty + import tax + customs/brokerage + destination delivery. | For bulky mats, freight and local delivery can represent a substantial share of the final cost. | Evaluate cost per usable square meter, not only cost per piece, and include expected damage and storage allowances. |
| Recommended Supplier Score | Practical sourcing decision rule | Select suppliers that meet product, packaging, documentation, and landed-cost targets simultaneously. | The lowest quoted unit price is not necessarily the lowest total cost or lowest import risk. | Use a weighted score: product quality 30%, landed cost 25%, packaging 15%, lead time 15%, compliance and documentation 15%. |
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