
How we work
How buying resin from Esfera works
Nine steps, from first contact to resin at your factory. No proposal goes out without approval from both of Esfera's directors.
Sales flow
From the supplier in the USA or China to your factory
Supplier (USA / China)→Esfera Plásticos→Your company in Brazil
SaleCost and priceImportDelivery
- 1
First contact
- Your company's registration: CNPJ, contact and region
- A sales representative responsible for your account
- 2
Customer requirement
- Product and technical specification
- Volume, destination and lead time
- Complete opportunity record
- 3
Supplier and cost
- Supplier in the USA or China
- Availability and lead time confirmed
- Landed cost with import taxes and expenses
- 4
Approved price
- Price and payment terms
- Proposal validity
- Lead time: about 40 days by ship + release
- 5
Sample, if needed
- Manufacturer's technical data sheet
- Sample, if you request one
- You approve the material before ordering
- 6
Proposal and acceptance
- Approved proposal, in Esfera's name
- Your formal acceptance
- Invoice from Esfera to your company
- 7
Payment
- You pay Esfera in Brazilian reais
- Finance confirms receipt
- The import is released
- 8
Import
- Esfera pays the supplier (US$ or ¥)
- Shipment and about 40 days by ship
- Customs clearance and cargo release
- You receive the status of each step
- 9
Delivery to your factory
- Tax invoice (nota fiscal) from Esfera to your company
- Carrier's freight document (CT-e)
- Receiving and quality inspection
FAQ
How long does it take from order to delivery?
Import takes about 40 days by ship, plus customs clearance and cargo release. The lead time for each order is stated in writing in the proposal.
Can I request a sample before buying?
Yes. Along with the manufacturer's technical data sheet, you can request a sample and approve the material before ordering.
Whose name are the proposal and invoice issued in?
Always in the name of Esfera Plásticos: proposal, invoice and Brazilian tax invoice (nota fiscal).
When do I pay?
After you accept the proposal, in Brazilian reais, under the terms set in the approved proposal.
Need high- or low-density resin?
Tell us the resin, the volume and the delivery city. Esfera replies with a written proposal.
