Importers can use small orders to validate deposit refunds, but trial orders still require complete evidence. Match account verification, payment terms, bank receipts, and milestone evidence to actual arrivals, use, or claim results to test whether supplier responses were honored. Before expanding procurement, adjust terms and the sampling scope based on discrepancy frequency, and suspend and re-verify whenever the account or entity changes.
For more context, see How Long Does It Take to Complete a Car Export Order From China?.