Procurement Knowledge Base Frequently Asked Questions by Global Importers
Practical, engineering-grade answers addressing international quality verification, minimum orders, packaging integrity, and freight economics.
How does Yantai Jaskin Pet Products Co., Ltd. prevent mold and spoilage during tropical sea shipments?
Mold growth requires organic substrate, warmth, and relative humidity exceeding 65% alongside product moisture above 11%. At Yantai Jaskin Pet Products Co., Ltd., we tackle this at the root. First, our raw pea fiber undergoes dynamic hot-air roasting to eliminate active fungal spores. Second, our multi-zone drying tunnels lower finished moisture strictly below 9.5%. Third, we utilize high-barrier multilayer nylon co-extruded films and vacuum-seal bags to isolate pellets from ambient maritime container sweating during transit across tropical equatorial routes. Unopened bags maintain complete freshness for up to 24 months.
Why should buyers choose 1.5mm or 2.0mm pellets over conventional 3.0mm diameter?
Conventional 3.0mm sticks create large voids between pellets. When a cat urinates, liquid passes through these open spaces down to the bottom of the litter box, causing messy sticking and requiring heavy scraping. Our 1.5mm and 2.0mm micro-pellets form a denser, compact upper absorbent surface that intercepts urine within 3 seconds, creating shallow flat clumps. This reduces raw litter waste by roughly 30% per scoop, lowers tracking across floors, and yields much faster dispersal when dumped into residential plumbing.
Can you manufacture private label bags with customized scents and colors?
Yes, comprehensive OEM/ODM customization is our core manufacturing competency. We provide turnkey services including bag graphic design, custom cylinder engraving for rotogravure or digital printing, matte or glossy finishes, side handles, and resealable zippers. For formulations, we can blend natural fragrances (such as fresh green tea, lavender, juicy peach, roasted coffee, baby powder, or scent-free hypoallergenic), embed activated bamboo charcoal granules, or infuse specific colors calibrated to your corporate brand palette.
What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container loading capacity?
For custom printed OEM vacuum packaging (typically 6L / 2.5kg bags), our MOQ is 1x20ft GP container (approx. 13 to 14 metric tons, or ~5,200 to 5,600 bags). For maximum ocean shipping efficiency, we recommend 1x40ft HQ containers, which accommodate approximately 24 to 26 metric tons (~10,000 to 10,400 bags) depending on palletization requirements. We also offer unprinted plain bags or neutral factory stock packaging with MOQs starting as low as 500 kg for initial market testing.
Is tofu cat litter truly safe to flush down home toilets?
Yes. Pure tofu cat litter made from soluble pea fiber and refined corn starch breaks down rapidly in water. When a clump is placed into a toilet bowl, it absorbs surrounding water and begins dissolving in under 15 seconds. Once flushed, the hydrodynamic agitation of the drainage pipe disperses the material into a fine slurry that passes smoothly through household pipes and municipal sewers without depositing stubborn residue or clogging septic systems.
Has your production facility been verified by international third-party audit agencies?
Yes. Yantai Jaskin Pet Products Co., Ltd. has successfully passed full onsite qualification assessments conducted by Intertek. The audit examined our quality assurance protocols, physical raw material verification processes, factory fire and safety standards, and in-house testing equipment. Importers are welcome to request full Intertek assessment certificates and schedule real-time live video audits with our engineering team.
What trade terms and payment methods are supported?
We routinely execute shipments under FOB (Qingdao Port), CFR, CIF, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), and DDU terms. For payment, we accept wire transfers (T/T), Letters of Credit at sight (L/C), and PayPal in USD, EUR, or CNY. Our dedicated export documentation department prepares clean Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin (CO, Form E, Form F), and Certificates of Analysis (COA) to ensure seamless customs clearance at destination ports.