Preguntas Frecuentes

What do I need to import?

To obtain information regarding documents and permissions required to import, you should check the internal legislation of the country.

What is the recommended minimum order?

The recommended minimum weight for a dispatch is 100 kg., because that is the minimum freight charge. This corresponds approximately to 3 to 4 Full Boxes, depending on the type of flower, the supplier, the length chosen, size of the box, etc.

If I need less than 100 kg. or less than 3 boxes, what can I do?

It is possible to dispatch less than 100 kg., but the average costs will be higher because the freight and the expenses of the freight forwarding agency will not vary. However, depending on the carrier and on the negotiations with other importers, consolidated packages of flowers can be arranged by opening the Air Waybill.

What does the weight and number of stems per box depends upon?

The packages of flower will vary depending on:

  1. Size of boxes: each provider has a specific box size, hence why the quantity of stems varies depending on the plantation.
  2. Type of flower and variety: each type of flower and variety has a different size and, therefore, the quantity of flowers that fits in a box will vary.
  3. The length chosen: The shorter the length of flowers, the higher number of stems that will fit in the box.
  4. Destination market: Each country has a different cut point. Often, closed cut points allow us to place an additional bunch per box.
What is the usual package in each bunch?

Normally, each bunch is packed with 25 stems; exceptionally with 20, 16 or even 12 stems.

What are the methods of payment?
  1. Pre-payment
  2. Direct transfers
What are the requirements?
  1. Fill out the client profile, to let us to know your preferences and requirements.
  2. Send a copy of the Registry of Identification of tax payment.
  3. Sign a CONTRACT and send an original and a scanned version.
  4. Place the order one week in advance.
  5. Make a transfer and send the corresponding SWIFT.
How are prices negotiated?

The most common negotiation of prices is FCA, INCOTERMS 2010 –better known as FOB. Negotiation of these prices includes:

  • CA-Free Carrier
  • Free carrier
  • Cargo in the aircraft hold

Our responsibility ends with the delivery to the first carrier of the logistic chain, at the cargo terminal, including the Customs’ dispatch of export. The added risks and international transport are to be borne by the importer and the client.

How to obtain a list of prices?

To obtain a list of prices, we previously require to know your specific needs: destination market, your requirements, cut points, etc. Once we get that information, we send proposals from different plantations that could adjust to the needs specified.

What varieties of flower do we offer?

We purchase roses, carnations, mini carnations, mini roses, etc. to various plantations, therefore we have all the imaginable range of varieties. We send you different varieties and prices for each plantation we work with. If you are looking for a specific variety, once we get to know your preferences, we advise which plantations are better for you to buy from.

What means of transport should be used?

The recommended transport for flowers –which are a perfectible and delicate product with a short lifetime- is air transport.

How far do the flowers get?

The FCA negotiation does not include the cost of main transport. The flower is delivered to the airline in the country of origin. If you need to include the main transport, you should notify us and we will send proposals with freight forwarding agencies, airlines, days of dispatch and arrival, and ALL IN fares.

Is home delivery an option?

The shipments that we carry out are not aimed at retailers or final consumers, we ship only to wholesale customers.

We commercialize, commission and are intermediaries between plantations and clients from all over the world since 1997.

We export fresh flowers with high-standards for our international clients. We openly and directly negotiate with our clients, representing their interests before the flower suppliers and we take full responsibility for its correct delivery.

 

Contact Us

Phone:
+593 22 375 488
+593 22 379 740
+593 22 375 487

Email:
manager@iridatrade.com
sales@iridatrade.com

 

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