GPB Commerce & Logistic FAQ

How do I get free sample of perfume packaging? Sample is the most important parts in the foreign trade business, both for foreign buyer and China seller.  GP Bottle pay more attentions on sample part, so we are offering good sample policy to our global partners.First sampleThat's the first touch with GP Bottles,  and your first chance to inspect the quality of products. At this stage, we will provide free sample to you, but please pay the bill of delivery cost. We think that's a good way to build trust for each other. Design sampleAt this stage, you will provide the designed rendering to require real sample to check the final effection. For some of the decorations, we may require sample cost to make the good quality sample, like coating, hot stamping, frosting, printing etc. Surely, we will refund the cost to you after receiving your mass production order.Pre-production & Pre-shipment sampleWe will take over the cost to send you sample for approval.GP Bottle will provide full set of sample for your reference, includes glass perfume bottle, perfume cap, pump sprayer, collar, perfume box, perfume label and corresponding decorations.

Comprehensive Global Logistics and Customs Clearance Support Yes, absolutely. At GP Bottles, we expertly manage all aspects of international shipping and customs clearance, providing a seamless, end-to-end logistics solution for our clients worldwide. Our dedicated service is designed to simplify the complexities of global trade, allowing you to focus on your core business with complete peace of mind. Leveraging over a decade of extensive global business experience, we have established a robust, stable, and highly efficient international supply chain. This deep expertise enables us to navigate the intricacies of cross-border logistics, regulatory requirements, and regional customs procedures with precision and reliability. We act as your trusted partner, ensuring your shipments are handled professionally from our factory floor to your designated destination. To meet diverse client needs, we offer flexible and optimized transportation solutions: Sea Freight: A cost-effective choice for large-volume orders, balancing economy with reliability. Air Freight: The ideal solution for urgent shipments or smaller batches, ensuring speed and efficiency. Rail Freight: A strategic and often efficient alternative for overland transport across continents. Express Courier: Recommended for samples, prototypes, and time-sensitive small parcels, offering door-to-door tracking and speed. We provide clarity and flexibility under various International Commercial Terms (Incoterms), including: EXW (Ex Works): You assume responsibility from our factory gate. FOB (Free On Board): We deliver and load your goods onto the vessel at the port of shipment. CFR (Cost and Freight): We cover the cost and freight to the named port of destination. DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) / DAP (Delivered at Place): We manage transportation to your specified location, with you responsible for import duties and taxes. Our logistics team oversees documentation, coordinates with carriers, and provides proactive updates. For customs clearance, we prepare and supply all necessary commercial documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, etc.) in accordance with the regulations of the destination country. We also work closely with reliable forwarding agents globally to facilitate smooth customs processing and final delivery. Partner with GP Bottles for a streamlined international shipping experience built on expertise, transparency, and unwavering support.

3D Printing: Revolutionizing Prototyping in Perfume Packaging Design Emerging in the mid-1990s, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, represents a paradigm shift in how objects are created. While its foundational principle—building a final product layer by layer from a digital blueprint—bears a conceptual resemblance to the linear process of ordinary printing on paper, the technology itself is profoundly more complex and versatile. It utilizes advanced techniques such as stereolithography (SLA, or light curing) and selective laser sintering (SLS), among other rapid prototyping technologies. Instead of ink, a 3D printer is fed with specific printable materials—including liquid resins, fine powders (like nylon or metal), or specialized filaments. Under precise computer control, these materials are solidified, fused, or laminated in successive ultra-thin layers, meticulously translating a three-dimensional digital drawing into a tangible, physical object with remarkable accuracy. This innovative process is exceptionally well-suited for small-scale, high-value manufacturing, particularly for producing highly customized and intricate items. Its impact is vividly seen in the creation of functional prototypes and testing mock-ups for perfume packaging, where aesthetics, ergonomics, and functionality must be evaluated long before mass production commences.At GP Bottles, we harness the power of this technology to bring your packaging concepts to life with speed and precision. To provide the most realistic representation, we select materials that best simulate the final product's properties. For instance, we use high-transparency acrylic to create mock-ups for glass bottles, achieving excellent clarity and weight approximation. For perfume caps, PP (polypropylene) material is employed to test form, fit, and snap mechanisms. For designs intended for zamac or aluminium caps, we can even produce mock-ups using aluminium material itself, allowing for authentic assessment of heft, metallic finish, and detailed engraving. Integrating 3D printing into our development workflow offers immense strategic advantages. It significantly mitigates risk by allowing for thorough design validation, user testing, and market feedback on a physical model before investing in expensive production molds. This proactive approach saves substantial time by condensing weeks of traditional prototyping into days and reduces overall costs by identifying and correcting potential design flaws at the earliest possible stage. Ultimately, this technology empowers our clients to innovate with greater confidence, ensuring that the final manufactured packaging is not only beautiful but also perfectly engineered.