Wholesale Guide

Cartridge Supplier Scorecard Template — New Distributors

Published 2026-01-09 · 6 min read · by the VapeWholesaleHub sourcing team

Everything below applies whether you are ordering one mixed carton or a full container. The numbers scale, but the logic does not change, which is the point of writing it down once.

Cartridge product overview — Reference view of the cartridge line prepared for wholesale evaluation.

The Specification That Matters

Revisit the cartridge specification after every third order. Small improvements compound, and factories take a buyer more seriously when the document has clearly been used.

Reference specification for Cartridge orders
Product category	Disposable
Resistance band	0.6 - 0.8 ohm
Capacity tolerance	+/- 3%
Puff count method	Machine cycle 3s on / 27s off
Master carton	240 units
Carton weight	11.4 kg
Shelf life	12 months
Storage	15-25 C, dry, away from direct light

How Cartridge Fits the Assortment

Cartridge rewards retailers who can explain it in one sentence. If your team needs a paragraph, the range is too complicated for the space it occupies.

Pricing and Margin

Hold a small cartridge buffer in your pricing model for currency movement. A few percent on a container is a real number, and it is easier to plan for than to absorb.

Compare cartridge quotes on the same incoterm. A price that looks better because it excludes a cost you assumed was included is not a saving at all.

Indicative reference points for planning purposes: entry tier from USD 1.13 per unit at 500 units, mid tier at USD 1.05, and volume tier at USD 0.94 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.

Freight, Customs and Timing

Ask your forwarder for the cartridge transit history on your lane, not the advertised schedule. The gap between the two is the buffer you should build into your reorder point.

Freight is the hidden half of cartridge unit economics. A denser master carton can save more per unit than a hard negotiation on factory price, because the saving repeats on every reorder rather than once.

Cartridge logistics and packing — Master carton configuration used for cartridge shipments.

Trends Worth Watching

One visible change in cartridge is the move towards clearer labelling and traceability. Retailers who adopted batch coding early are finding it much easier to work with larger distributors now.

Practical Checklist

Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
Rotate stock by batch code rather than by delivery date.
Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my market changes its rules?

Regulations move, and packaging or documentation sometimes has to follow. We keep approved artwork files on hand so that a required change is a reprint rather than a redesign, which keeps the cost and delay down.

Is there a warranty on cartridge?

Manufacturing defects are covered against the retained sample standard. Normal wear, misuse and damage after opening are not. We publish the threshold in the order terms so both sides know exactly what the claim process looks like.

How long does a cartridge order take to arrive?

Production typically takes ten to eighteen working days after artwork approval, and transit depends on the method you choose. Air express is fastest, sea freight is cheapest at volume. We confirm both at quotation so there is no surprise later.

What information do you need to quote?

Target specification, approximate quantity, destination and any packaging requirement. With those four we can usually come back with a costed option the same working day rather than a request for more information.

Next Step

Questions that are not answered here are usually the interesting ones. Reach out with the specifics of your market and we will answer with numbers rather than adjectives.

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