
How to Write an RFQ That Gets Useful Quotations
A supplier can only quote what you describe. This guide sets out the fields every RFQ needs, with a copy-paste template, a worked T-shirt example and a pre-send checklist.
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A supplier can only quote what you describe. This guide sets out the fields every RFQ needs, with a copy-paste template, a worked T-shirt example and a pre-send checklist.

CIF meaning explained: what a CIF price includes, import duty, CIF value for customs, Incoterms 2020 rules and a worked Chittagong–Rotterdam example.

MOQ meaning explained: full form Minimum Order Quantity, what MOQ means in shipping, worked examples, price tiers and how to negotiate a lower MOQ.

TT meaning in shipping explained — what telegraphic transfer is, how TT payment works, a 30/70 example, fees, timing, safety and TT vs LC compared.

AQL is the figure you will see on inspection bookings and reports. It decides how strict the sampling is, but it does not promise a defect-free shipment.