shipments, documents on time, claims history). Verify company registration and sanctions/exposure screening. Ask for third‑party inspection reports from prior lots and confirm acceptance criteria (moisture, foreign matter, test weight) up front. Memberships in trade bodies and consistent banking coordinates help—but always cross‑check beneficiary names against the sales contract. For new suppliers, begin with smaller parcels under clear specs and penalty clauses for out‑turn quality. Transparent communication and escrow/LC structures reduce counterparty risk while preserving speed.
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