Q: Which shipping marks are required on zipper cartons?
Shipping marks on zipper cartons should identify the shipment and the contents without opening the box. The usual set includes the buyer's mark or logo, the purchase order number, the style or item code, the colour, the size, the quantity per carton, the carton number in the series, the gross and net weight, and the country of origin where required. Handling symbols for moisture and stacking are useful. The marks should match the packing list and the invoice exactly, because a mismatch creates a customs or receiving problem. Ask whether the buyer requires a specific format or a barcode label, and confirm the language. Print the marks on a label rather than writing them by hand where possible, so they remain legible. Keep the carton numbering sequential and unique to the shipment. If the goods are consolidated with other suppliers, add the consolidation reference so the cartons can be separated at the warehouse.