RoofCatLadderFactory-Direct Cat Ladder Payment
Cat Ladder Payment Terms
T/T 30% deposit + 70% against the copy of the bill of lading — every amount, split and bank detail confirmed in writing on the proforma invoice. Payment terms that de-risk your project, factory direct from Dengtai.
Years Manufacturing
Countries Exported
Quote Response
Years Manufacturing
Payment Methods
Payment Methods — T/T & the PI
Staged payment splits risk between both parties — you don't pay everything up front, and we don't ship unpaid. Alternative structures are confirmed in writing on the PI. Whichever route you choose, the proforma invoice is the single document your finance team reconciles against.
Get My Cat Ladder Quote| Method | Structure | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| T/T | 30% deposit on PI confirmation, 70% against the copy of the bill of lading | Standard route for most orders, single ladders to containers |
| Custom structure | Any arrangement agreed with sales, confirmed in writing on the PI | Project-specific or procurement-approved requirements |
| PI governs | Amounts, splits and beneficiary bank details confirmed in writing before any money moves | Every order, whichever method you choose |
Final terms are confirmed in writing on your proforma invoice — always verify the beneficiary account against the PI.
Milestones That Align
Cat Ladder Order & Payment Timeline
Payment nodes align with production and shipping milestones, so your cash flow maps to real progress — from deposit to delivery.
- 1Order Confirmation
Approve the drawing and PI, pay the 30% deposit — the production slot is reserved and steel is booked.
- 2Production & Inspection
15–25 working days manufacturing with five-stage QC, photo reports and free drawing review along the way.
- 3Balance Against B/L Copy
Release the 70% balance when the bill-of-lading copy reaches your inbox; we ship with full documentation.
- 4Delivery & Docs
Bill of lading, compliance file (DoC, EN 10204 3.1 MTC, HDG coating report per ISO 1461, engineer-signed structural calcs) and certificates are released with the shipment.
Incoterms Responsibility Split
Payment Trade Terms — EXW, FOB, CIF
Who handles customs, freight and insurance is clear before you commit — exactly what contractors need to schedule roof work.
| Term | Seller Covers | Buyer Covers |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Goods at factory gate | Pickup, export, freight, insurance |
| FOB | Delivery to port + export customs | Ocean freight and insurance |
| CIF | Freight and insurance to destination port | Import customs and inland delivery |
Quotes & Currency
Quote Validity & Payment Currency
Plan budgets with a quote that stays firm while you finalize approvals — and payment terms confirmed in writing before any money moves.
- Validity Stated on Every Quote
Firm pricing window printed on the quote itself, so your budget holds while you finalize internal approvals. Steel and freight prices move — we reconfirm rather than surprise you.
- 24-Hour Quote Turnaround
Itemized factory quote within 24 hours of your RFQ — dimensions, material and freight broken out line by line.
- Freight by Destination Port
Ocean freight itemized separately and quoted against your destination port, per your chosen Incoterm.
- Currency Confirmed on the PI
USD is standard; currency, split and bank details for your order are confirmed on the proforma invoice.
Payment Security
Secure Payment Process
Staged payments, PI-verified bank details and documented proof of receipt on every transaction.
PI-Verified Bank Details
Beneficiary account details appear on the proforma invoice — always verify the receiving account against the PI before you transfer.
Staged Payments
Deposit on confirmation, balance against the B/L copy — no full prepayment, no unpaid cargo.
Proof of Receipt
Bank payment receipts are archived and shared with you at every milestone.
Protecting Both Sides of the Wire
Payment Structure Green Lights and Red Flags — in Any Deal
Our terms are T/T 30% deposit with 70% against the B/L copy; any other structure is confirmed in writing on the PI. Those numbers are also a reference point: use them to judge any factory's structure — including ours.
Green lights in a payment structure
- Staged payment tied to physical milestones — deposit books steel, balance released only against shipping documents
- Bank beneficiary matches the PI company — one name on the invoice, the contract and the account
- Any arrangement confirmed in writing on the PI — T/T or custom, the PI documents it before money moves
- Compliance documents included with the order — DoC, MTC 3.1, HDG coating report and structural calcs ship at no extra cost
Red flags — walk away
- 100% prepayment demanded — a factory with capacity never needs your full balance before cutting steel
- Payment to a personal account — or a company name that differs from the PI by one character
- "New bank details" sent by email mid-deal — verify any change by phone on a known number before wiring
- Urgency attached to the price — discounts that expire if you pay today, sight unseen
Confirming our wire details? Call +86 155 1187 9488 or write to sales@dtsteelladder.com — the PI is the single source of truth, and it is issued before any money moves.
Ask About Cat Ladder Payment Terms
Ask About Cat Ladder Payment Terms
Deposit ratios, payment structure, quote validity or currency — our sales team replies within 24 hours with payment terms for your project.
- T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy
- Alternative structures confirmed in writing on the PI
- Any structure confirmed in writing on the PI