Additional Order refers to an order placed by the buyer to the seller for additional quantities of the same or similar goods during or after the execution of the Original Order. It commonly occurs when the buyer's market demand exceeds expectations, the original order quantity is insufficient, or the buyer is satisfied with the seller's product quality. Use cases include: customer reorders, replenishment, urgent additional orders, etc. Points to note: Additional orders usually follow the price, payment terms, and delivery conditions of the original order, but it is necessary to confirm whether raw material inventory, production scheduling, and shipping schedule allow; if the quantity is large, price or delivery time may need to be renegotiated. Difference from 'Repeat Order': An additional order emphasizes increasing quantity on the basis of the original order and may occur before the original order is completed; a repeat order refers to a completely independent new order, usually based on previous satisfactory transactions. Unlike 'renewal', an additional order focuses more on quantity addition rather than contract extension. Foreign trade practitioners should promptly confirm the feasibility of additional orders to avoid breach of contract due to capacity or logistics issues.
📝 Examples
1. Because the quality of your last shipment was very good, we have decided to place an additional order for 5,000 pieces. Please confirm whether shipment can be made before the end of the month. (This indicates that the customer is adding quantity based on a satisfactory transaction and asking about delivery time.)
2. The 10,000 meters of fabric in the original order have been produced. We now place an additional order for 2,000 meters. Please execute it at the original price and payment terms. (This indicates that the additional order follows the original terms and requires the seller to confirm production capacity.)
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