A written quote should identify the delivery point. It should also describe the product, state the price, set the shipment time, and specify the terms of sale and payment. The U.S. International Trade Administration identifies “delivery point” as a quotation detail and includes these other elements in its description of a quotation.
How to check the quote
Review the written quote for the following items:
- Delivery point: The point where the delivery is to be made.
- Product: What is being quoted.
- Price: The stated price for the product.
- Shipment time: When the shipment is to take place.
- Sale terms: The terms under which the sale is made.
- Payment terms: When and how payment is to be made.
A quote that leaves any of these points unclear is not directly comparable with one that states them. Ask the seller to confirm missing information in writing before comparing payment amounts or delivery commitments.
What still needs confirmation
The cited guidance does not specify the required level of detail for the delivery point. It also does not define whether “shipment time” refers to a dispatch milestone, a planned shipping period, or another date. The buyer should therefore confirm the precise delivery location, the meaning of the stated shipment time, and any other delivery conditions that affect the transaction.
The six items above are practical comparison points based on the cited guidance, not a statement that the source establishes a universal legal or regulatory checklist.