Gift Wrapping refers to the additional decorative packaging of goods at the customer's request in foreign trade, typically for holidays, birthdays, celebrations, and other occasions to enhance the gift-giving value of the product. Use cases include: customers explicitly requesting gift wrapping in orders, or as a value-added service option in cross-border e-commerce retail. Precautions: 1. Gift wrapping usually increases costs and labor hours, and the fee must be listed separately in the quotation; 2. Packaging materials must comply with the importing country's environmental and safety standards (e.g., FSC certification, non-toxic inks); 3. If brand logos or custom designs are involved, intellectual property authorization must be confirmed; 4. Gift wrapping may affect customs clearance, such as requiring fumigation certificates for wooden materials. Difference from other terms: Gift wrapping is different from Shipping Packaging, which focuses on protecting the goods; it is also different from Sales Packaging, which is the packaging that directly contacts the product. Gift wrapping is a value-added service, and specifications, materials, printed content, and the party bearing the cost must be clearly defined with the customer.
📝 Examples
1. The customer requires gift wrapping for all orders and a handwritten greeting card enclosed in each package; we need to charge an additional $2 per item for wrapping. (Note: Clearly state value-added service fees in the quotation.) 2. This batch of Christmas gift wrapping must use recyclable materials and must not contain plastic components to comply with EU environmental regulations. (Note: Emphasize that packaging materials must meet the importing country's standards.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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