Corporate gifts imported from China: lead times and how to order them
By Martín Novoa, Founder of Dinasty Partners · Updated · 4 min read
Short answer
A custom corporate gift from China takes 6 to 8 weeks from sample approval if the product already exists, and 10 to 12 weeks if it is developed from scratch. For year-end deliveries, approve the sample in September at the latest.
Lead times by type of gift
| Project type | Lead time from sample approval |
|---|---|
| Existing product with your logo (tumblers, bags, notebooks, tech) | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Custom-developed product or packaging | 10 to 12 weeks |
How to order so it arrives right
- Set the delivery date, budget per unit and quantity.
- Send your logo as vector files (AI, EPS or SVG) and your colors as Pantone references.
- Approve a digital mockup and then the physical sample, which is what validates the color.
- Group every product in the campaign into a single order: several products ship together in one shipment.
- Request a pre-shipment inspection: a color error caught in China can be fixed; in Chile it's too late.