{"id":32,"date":"2026-07-12T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdic-tcca.hbkaixuan.cn\/?p=32"},"modified":"2026-07-12T10:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:15:00","slug":"sdic-tcca-moq-pricing-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdic-tcca.hbkaixuan.cn\/?p=32","title":{"rendered":"SDIC & TCCA MOQ, Packaging, and Pricing Guide 2026 \u2014 What Chinese Suppliers Won’t Tell You Upfront"},"content":{"rendered":"

New importers of SDIC\/TCCA get quotes that vary wildly \u2014 one supplier says US$1.05, another says US$1.60 for what looks like the same product. This guide explains what drives the price, what MOQ makes sense, and which packaging saves you real money.<\/p>\n

1. The 2026 Price Anatomy<\/h2>\n

A typical FOB Tianjin quote for SDIC 60% Powder is composed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cost Component<\/th>\nShare<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Raw material (cyanuric acid + NaOH + Cl2)<\/td>\n52%<\/td>\nVolatile \u2014 fluctuates with propane prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production energy<\/td>\n13%<\/td>\nHigher in winter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packaging (drum + label + carton)<\/td>\n11%<\/td>\nBig lever \u2014 see section 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Factory margin<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\nWhere you negotiate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Domestic freight + port handling<\/td>\n7%<\/td>\nFixed by geography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QC + COA + insurance<\/td>\n4%<\/td>\nNon-negotiable if you want quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trading company margin<\/td>\n3%<\/td>\nSkip if you buy factory-direct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2. MOQ Reality Check<\/h2>\n

Different suppliers quote different MOQs based on their production line size. Here is the honest breakdown for 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Order Size<\/th>\nRealistic Price Range (FOB)<\/th>\nTypical Buyer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
500 kg (LCL)<\/td>\nUS$1.60-1.85\/kg<\/td>\nTrial order, small pool company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,000 kg (1 ton)<\/td>\nUS$1.40-1.65\/kg<\/td>\nFirst real order, MOQ standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5,000 kg<\/td>\nUS$1.25-1.50\/kg<\/td>\nEstablished distributor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25,000 kg (1\u00d720’FCL)<\/td>\nUS$1.05-1.30\/kg<\/td>\nWholesale, national brand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100,000+ kg<\/td>\nUS$0.95-1.15\/kg<\/td>\nGovernment tender, multi-national<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Packaging Options \u2014 The Hidden Money Lever<\/h2>\n

Packaging is the #1 negotiable variable. Here are the standard options:<\/p>\n

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  1. 25 kg HDPE drum<\/strong> \u2014 standard, US$3.20 each empty. Best for storage life.<\/li>\n
  2. 50 kg HDPE drum<\/strong> \u2014 saves ~US$1.50 per 100 kg. Requires warehouse forklift.<\/li>\n
  3. 1000 kg jumbo bag<\/strong> \u2014 saves US$8-12 per ton. Requires immediate repackaging.<\/li>\n
  4. 25 kg cardboard drum<\/strong> \u2014 saves US$0.80 per drum. Not suitable for humid climates.<\/li>\n
  5. 200 g tablet + 25 kg drum<\/strong> \u2014 retail-ready for pool shops. +US$0.15\/kg.<\/li>\n
  6. 20 g tablet + PE bottle<\/strong> \u2014 for retail resale. +US$0.35\/kg.<\/li>\n
  7. Custom OEM label on drum<\/strong> \u2014 MOQ 5 tons per SKU. +US$0.05\/kg.<\/li>\n
  8. Custom OEM full print + bottle + carton<\/strong> \u2014 MOQ 10 tons per SKU. +US$0.18\/kg.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    4. Payment Terms Comparison<\/h2>\n