Standard terms for a first order
| Term | Structure | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| T/T against documents | 30% advance with the purchase order, 70% against a copy of the shipping documents and the batch COA | The default for a first order and for trade-band volumes |
| T/T 50/50 | 50% advance, 50% against shipping documents | Available on request for established accounts |
| LC at sight | Irrevocable confirmed LC for 100% of the invoice value | Orders at or above $25,000, or where the buyer's policy requires it |
| Credit terms | Net 30, net 45 or net 60 from invoice | Contract-band supply with an agreed annual commitment |
| Advance authorisation | Duty-free import against a stated export obligation | Import-and-export programmes where the buyer wants to avoid the upfront duty and the IGST cash cycle |
Currency and beneficiary
Quotations are issued in USD or INR as requested, against our corporate account. We do not transact against personal accounts or third-party beneficiaries, and any request to do so should be treated as a serious warning sign — including when it comes from us.
Where a supplier quotes in USD but settles in CNY, a 1–2% FX spread is normal. Ask for the rate basis on the quotation.
What the balance is released against
On a T/T against documents arrangement, the 70% balance is released on sight of:
- Signed commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Airway bill or bill of lading
- Batch Certificate of Analysis
- Certificate of Origin where a preferential rate is claimed
- MSDS
Some buyers also require the certificate of origin and the full document pack before dispatch rather than against documents. We can accommodate that on a landed-cost basis.
Opening a credit account
Credit terms are not granted on a first order. The sequence we work with is:
- First order on T/T against documents
- Two or three repeat orders, all cleared without incident
- Credit application — trade references, registration details, and a brief description of your business and your end market
- Credit terms agreed, with a limit and a review period
Credit is a relationship decision, and it is faster once the trade pattern is established. If your procurement cycle cannot accommodate a T/T-first structure, tell us at the outset and we will say honestly whether it is workable.
Prices and validity
Every quotation carries a validity period — typically 7 to 14 days for spot pricing on a stock SKU, and the term of the agreement for contract supply. Peptide pricing moves with raw material cost, sequence complexity, purity grade and currency, so a price held indefinitely is either a loss for us or an indication that it was never a real quote.
See bulk pricing and volume tiers for what moves the price, and how to write an effective RFQ to make sure competing quotes are comparable.
Bank details and fraud prevention
Our bank details do not change between quotations. If you receive a request to change the beneficiary account mid-transaction, or an invoice with different bank details from the one on your purchase order, contact us directly before acting — that pattern is the most common payment fraud attempt in this trade and it has become more sophisticated, not less.
We will never change bank details by email at the request of a third party, and we will confirm any change with you by phone on a number you already hold.
B2B trade only — request a quote
All peptides are research-grade, for in-vitro use only, and supplied against a valid drug licence. Tell us your sequence, quantity and destination and the trade desk will respond within one business day.