Sample Freight

Sample Freight refers to the international or domestic transportation costs incurred when the seller sends samples at the buyer's request in foreign trade. It is commonly used before exhibitions, during customer development, or at the order confirmation stage, where both parties must clarify who bears the freight. Precautions include: freight may exceed the value of the samples themselves, so payment methods (such as freight collect, prepaid, or third-party payment) must be confirmed with the customer in advance; if samples are free but freight is collect, be aware of the risk of the customer refusing to pay; different courier companies calculate sample freight differently (charging based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight). Unlike Sample Charge, which usually refers to the value of the samples themselves, Sample Freight refers only to transportation costs. Sample freight can sometimes be quoted together with sample charges, but must be listed separately on the proforma invoice to avoid customs clearance or tax issues. Additionally, if the seller bears the sample freight, it can be treated as a marketing cost, but the budget must be controlled.