When sourcing calcium carbonate lumps in Vietnam, it helps to follow a clear, step‑by‑step procurement process:
1. Define Your Technical & Commercial Requirements
Grade & Purity: Industrial (≥98 % CaCO₃), food‑grade, pharma‑grade, etc.
Size & Form: Lump size (e.g. 10–50 mm), chips, blocks.
Quantity: Tons per shipment, annual volumes.
Packaging & Handling: Bulk loose, big‑bags, pallets.
Delivery Terms: FOB (Vietnam port), CIF, DDP.
2. Identify & Shortlist Vietnamese Suppliers
GLOBAL FILLER CORP IS ONE OF THE TOP MANUFACTURE OF CALCIUM CARBONATE IN VIETNAM. WE OWN ONE OF THE BEST QUALITY LIMESTONE MINES IN VIETNAM WITH A RESERVE OF 1,099,818 M3 OF WHITE LIMESTONE FOR MARBLE SLAB AND 5,989,566 TONS OF WHITE LIMESTONE FOR MARKING CALCIUM CARBONATE STONE POWDER, AND THE MOST MODERN GRINDING TECHNOLOGY IN VIETNAM FROM THE HOSOKAWA ALPINE GROUP OF GERMANY. WE ARE CONFIDENT OF BRINGING THE BEST PRODUCTS TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
3. Make Initial Contact
Send a Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Include specs: purity, size, quantity, packaging, delivery term.
Ask for: price (FOB Ho Chi Minh City or Hai Phong), lead time, MOQ, payment terms.
Request Samples & Documentation
Sample lumps for quality inspection.
Certificates: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), ISO or GMP if needed.
4. Evaluate Offers & Negotiate
Compare Prices (e.g. $30–$50/ton FOB, depending on grade & quantity).
Negotiate Payment: T/T in advance, Letter of Credit, open account.
Clarify Incoterms: FOB vs CIF vs DDP.
5. Place Order & Arrange Logistics
Purchase Contract: Include penalties for late delivery, quality disputes.
Shipping:
Port of Loading: Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai), Hai Phong.
Transport: Bulk vessel, container (big‑bags).
Customs Clearance: Work with a local freight forwarder to handle duties, inspection.
6. Quality Control & Inspection
Pre‑Shipment Inspection: Via third‑party (e.g. SGS, Bureau Veritas).
On‑Arrival Testing: Verify CaCO₃ content, moisture, particle size.
7. Build Long‑Term Partnerships
Visit Quarries & Plants: If volumes justify, plan a site visit in Nghe An, Yen Bai or other mining regions.
Consolidate Suppliers: For better pricing, reliability.
We would like to send all of you our warmest greetings. Our company is very pleased to introduce you to our coated calcium carbonate powder as follows:
– Commodity: coated calcium carbonate powder with particle sizes 8 microns.
– Materials: The materials are mined from quarries in Tan Ky District and Quy Hop District with high quality.