FAQ's - General
What is the advantage of working with Global Printing?
The advantages to the customer are numerous. With over 40 years of printing experience
and offices in both the U.S. and Hong Kong, we are ideally positioned to analyze
your entire project and work out the most effective strategy to accomplish high-end
results. We are a USA based company. We operate under the same laws as you and your
company do. We have been around for over 40 years and are not going anywhere. By
doing business with us, you are protecting yourself and insuring that your project
will get delivered on time and completed perfectly.
Is the quality as good as what I could receive domestically?
Yes, and better! Our factories in Asia use state-of-the-art equipment and the highest
quality materials. All of our factories are ISO certified.
What about all the paperwork with customs and freight?
Global Printing is a fully bonded importer and deals with all the paperwork and
customs regulations. The entire process is seamless to the customer.
What are your prices?
Customers can reasonably expect to save 30-70% Many times, labor intensive projects
show even greater savings. Because of the cost savings you can go ahead and upgrade
your raw materials and add many value added services.
How is Offshore Printing different from printing in the USA?
While the quality of printing Offshore is equal or better than the quality from printing in the USA, the main difference is the extra 3-4 weeks of shipping time from the Offshore factory to the final destination. You will also notice that the prices will be at least 30% less.
Is my project a good fit for Offshore Printing?
Many projects are. Some projects are not. Once we have more information we can determine
if it would be a good fit for Offshore Printing. If it is not a good fit, we have
many options to print the project in the USA.
Do I have to coordinate importing myself?
We handle port to port delivery including customs clearances. We can also coordinate
inland shipping or you can set up inland shipping yourself.
Does your price include ocean freight and customs fee?
Our prices are quoted with all ocean freight and customs fees include (unless otherwise
noted).
How long has your company been in business?
We have been in business since 1965.
Do you have an office in China?
Yes, we have an office that works closely with our partner factories to ensure on-time
and high quality production.
Do I have to pay sales tax?
If your company is based in Massachusetts, or the shipment is ultimately shipped to Massachusetts by us, you will need a Massachusetts Resell Certificate and have the proper sales tax exemption status in order to be exempted from paying sales tax.