JORANGE PACKAGING · HELP CENTER
FAQ & Glossary: Ordering Cups From China
Find answers about minimum orders, custom printing, cup lids, samples, shipping and food-contact documentation when ordering cups from China, plus plain-language definitions of 30 common trade terms.
01Orders & Payment
What is the minimum order quantity?
For unprinted PET and PP cups and unprinted standard paper cups, the minimum order quantity starts at 1,000 pieces. Custom-printed PET and PP cups, custom ice cream cups, and standard or color-changing PP ice cream spoons start at 5,000 pieces. Exact requirements depend on the product and specifications.
How long does production take?
For PET and PP cups, production usually takes 18 to 25 days after artwork, specifications and order terms are confirmed, depending on quantity and our schedule. Ice cream spoons usually take 7 to 12 days, with transport extra. For other products, we confirm the lead time in your quote.
Can I get a sample before I order?
Yes. We can provide free stock samples so you can test the quality before ordering. For custom-printed cups, sample details and preparation time are confirmed before proceeding. For printed orders, we send a proof for your approval before production starts.
What payment methods and trade terms do you offer?
We accept T/T, L/C and Alibaba Trade Assurance (for orders placed through Alibaba.com). We ship under EXW, FOB, CIF or CFR, and DDP or DAP terms, from Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Hong Kong, depending on the order.
How quickly will you reply to my inquiry?
We reply within 24 hours. The more detail you send in your first message, the faster we can quote.
02Customization
Which products do you make?
We manufacture PET cups, PP cups, paper cups, ice cream cups and ice cream spoons, with matching cup lids, in our own factory in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. We also supply complementary packaging such as burger boxes, food wrap paper, French fry packaging, paper bags and cup carriers, so you can source them through one contact.
Can you print my logo?
Many styles can be printed, depending on the material, the design and the order requirements. PET cups and selected PP cups support up to 6-color UV printing. CPLA spoons do not support logo printing. Send us your design file and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you customize size, shape and color?
Most styles can be customized in size, shape and color. Tell us the product type, the size and the use, and we will confirm what is possible.
Do you keep stock?
Yes. Unprinted PET and PP cups are in stock, from 1,000 pieces.
03Cups & Lids
How do I choose the right lid for my cup?
Lid fit depends on the cup’s rim diameter and model, not on the ounce size alone. PET cups use flat, dome, high and sip lids, and 90 mm PP cups have their own matching lids. Tell us the cup you plan to use and we will match the lid.
Can PET cups hold hot drinks?
No. Standard clear PET cups are made for cold drinks and are not suitable for hot filling.
Can PP cups hold hot drinks?
It depends on the exact cup and the test conditions. We confirm this for your model before answering.
04Company & Test Reports
Is Jorange a factory or a trading company?
Jorange Packaging is a factory-direct supplier based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, with 26,000 m² of production space.
Do you have test reports for your cups?
Selected PET finished cups have been tested by third-party labs: Wonder Testing for EU food-contact testing and SGS for US FDA-related testing. We also hold documentation for specified PP resin materials. Reports should be reviewed against the exact item, material and test scope.
How do I request a test report?
Choose Documentation Request on our quote form, or contact us on WhatsApp or by email. Include the cup model, the material, your destination market and the document you need. We reply within 24 hours.
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Glossary of Ordering Terms
General trade terms in plain language. They describe how each term is normally used. The terms for your order are confirmed in your quote.
Ordering & Payment Terms
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity: the smallest quantity a supplier will produce or sell in one order.
- RFQ
- Request for quotation: the message in which a buyer asks a supplier to quote for specific products and quantities.
- PI
- Proforma invoice: a document the seller issues before payment, listing the products, quantities and terms of an order.
- PO
- Purchase order: the buyer’s formal order document for the products and terms agreed.
- Deposit
- A part-payment made in advance, before production starts.
- Balance
- The remaining payment after the deposit.
- Lead time
- The time an order takes to produce, counted from a stated starting point such as confirmed artwork and order terms.
- T/T
- Telegraphic transfer: a bank wire transfer.
- L/C
- Letter of credit: a bank-backed payment promise that pays the seller once the agreed documents are presented.
Cup Materials & Printing
- PET
- A clear plastic widely used for cold drink cups.
- PP
- Polypropylene: a plastic used for cups and lids, including injection-molded and thermoformed cups.
- oz and ml
- Cup size units: fluid ounces and milliliters. One US fluid ounce is about 29.6 ml.
- Rim diameter
- The width across the top opening of a cup, usually in millimeters. Lids are matched to it.
- Injection molding
- A forming method that injects molten plastic into a mold.
- Thermoforming
- A forming method that heats a plastic sheet and shapes it over a mold.
- Proof
- A preview of the printed design, sent for your approval before production starts.
- Artwork
- The design file you supply for printing, such as a logo or a pattern.
- UV printing
- A printing method that cures ink with ultraviolet light.
Incoterms & Shipping
- Incoterms
- Standard international trade terms that define who arranges transport and who carries cost and risk.
- EXW
- Ex Works: the seller makes the goods available at its premises, and the buyer arranges transport and takes on cost and risk from there.
- FOB
- Free On Board: the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment, and the buyer pays the main freight from there.
- CIF
- Cost, Insurance and Freight: the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the buyer handles import clearance.
- CFR
- Cost and Freight: like CIF, without insurance.
- DAP
- Delivered at Place: the seller delivers to the named destination, and the buyer handles import clearance and duties.
- DDP
- Delivered Duty Paid: the seller delivers to the named destination and also pays import clearance, duties and taxes.
- LCL
- Less than container load: a shipment that shares a container with other cargo.
- FCL
- Full container load: a shipment that fills a whole container.
Logistics & Customs
- Freight forwarder
- A company that arranges transport and paperwork for a shipment.
- HS code
- Harmonized System code: a numerical code that classifies a product for customs.
- Shipping marks
- Markings on cartons, such as order and destination details, used to identify the goods during shipping.
OUR PRODUCTS
Explore Our Product Lines
See sizes, options and how to request a quote for each product line.
PET CupsClear cups for cold drinks such as iced coffee, bubble tea and desserts, with matching PET lids.View PET Cups →
PP CupsInjection-molded and thermoformed PP cups with matching lids.View PP Cups →
Paper CupsSingle wall and double wall paper cups.View Paper Cups →
Ice Cream CupsPaper ice cream cups, with lids available.View Ice Cream Cups →
Ice Cream SpoonsStandard PP spoons and color-changing spoons.View Ice Cream Spoons →Still Have a Question?
Still have questions about cup sizes, printing or bulk orders? Share your requirements with us, and we will help you find a suitable option. We reply within 24 hours.
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