Escrow release timing after partial shipment

Good question. In our case the forwarder clarified it within 48 hours.

If customs holds the entry, respond within 24h with the revised invoice.

Andrew5192 #1 2026-04-18 02:32

Bank requested additional beneficiary address proof on the SWIFT copy. Our finance team needs clearer milestone triggers before releasing the balance payment. Have you used supplier credit insurance? How do you handle partial refunds on short shipments? We can share our checklist template if helpful.

Bank requested additional beneficiary address proof on the SWIFT copy. Our finance team needs clearer milestone triggers before releasing the balance payment. Have you used supplier credit insurance? How do you handle partial refunds on short shipments? We can share our checklist template if helpful.

Good question. In our case the forwarder clarified it within 48 hours.

Happy to compare notes offline if you share your category.

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We pushed back on the MOQ and the supplier offered a split batch.

For payment terms, we never go 100% upfront with a new vendor.

Richard2218 #4 2026-04-23 23:16

Thanks for sharing — we faced something similar last quarter. Our QC checklist is based on AQL 2.5 with a tightened level for critical dimensions.

Thanks for sharing — we faced something similar last quarter. Our QC checklist is based on AQL 2.5 with a tightened level for critical dimensions.

We pushed back on the MOQ and the supplier offered a split batch.

If customs holds the entry, respond within 24h with the revised invoice.

Tagging you here for visibility.

Pilot orders really help before committing to a full container.

Consider booking ocean space two weeks earlier during peak season.

Thanks for sharing — we faced something similar last quarter.

Consider booking ocean space two weeks earlier during peak season.

Following this thread; our experience aligns with yours.

For payment terms, we never go 100% upfront with a new vendor.

Richard2218 #5 2026-04-24 21:32

We pushed back on the MOQ and the supplier offered a split batch. For payment terms, we never go 100% upfront with a new vendor.

We pushed back on the MOQ and the supplier offered a split batch. For payment terms, we never go 100% upfront with a new vendor.

Following this thread; our experience aligns with yours.

Timeline slipped once, but proactive updates from the supplier made it manageable.

Following this thread; our experience aligns with yours.

Happy to compare notes offline if you share your category.

Richard2218 #4 2026-04-23 23:16

Thanks for sharing — we faced something similar last quarter. Our QC checklist is based on AQL 2.5 with a tightened level for critical dimensions.

Thanks for sharing — we faced something similar last quarter. Our QC checklist is based on AQL 2.5 with a tightened level for critical dimensions.

Agree on documenting everything in the PO appendix.

Timeline slipped once, but proactive updates from the supplier made it manageable.

Tagging you here for visibility.