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Ceramics and Tableware Glossary for Bangladesh Sourcing

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Core sourcing terminology set

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Procurement, QA, and logistics language

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AQL

Acceptable Quality Limit used during final inspection to define acceptable defect rates.

Anti-Dumping Duty

Additional tariff imposed to protect domestic industries from underpriced imports.

Bone China

High-end ceramic body known for translucency, whiteness, and refined table presentation.

Backstamp

Brand or production marking applied to the base of ceramic products.

BSCI

Social compliance framework often referenced in factory audit requirements.

Chip Resistance

Material and design capability to resist edge damage during service.

Carton Drop Test

Packaging validation method to assess shipment durability and breakage risk.

Container Optimization

Load-planning strategy to improve freight efficiency and reduce transit damage.

Decal

Printed artwork transfer applied and fired onto ceramic surfaces for branding or decoration.

FCL

Full Container Load shipment mode for high-volume freight movements.

Final Random Inspection

Last-stage inspection on packed goods prior to shipment release.

GSP

Generalized Scheme of Preferences that can reduce or remove duties for eligible origins.

Golden Sample

Master-approved reference sample used as production quality benchmark.

High Alumina

Porcelain body formulation with elevated alumina content for improved chip resistance.

HS Code 6911

Harmonized tariff category commonly associated with porcelain tableware.

HS Code 6912

Harmonized tariff category commonly associated with ceramic tableware other than porcelain.

Inline Inspection

Quality check performed during active production to catch deviations early.

In-Glaze Decoration

Decoration applied beneath a protective glaze layer for stronger durability.

ISO 9001

Quality management standard often used as a process benchmark in manufacturing.

Kiln Firing

Controlled heating cycle that hardens ceramic bodies and fixes glaze.

Lead Time

Total production and readiness period from confirmed order to shipment.

LCL

Less than Container Load shipment mode for smaller or consolidated cargo.

MOQ

Minimum order quantity required per SKU or shape for production viability.

Porcelain

Dense, vitrified ceramic material widely used for commercial tableware.

PP Sample

Pre-production sample approved before bulk manufacturing begins.

Pressing Line

Mechanized process used to form ceramic pieces with high dimensional consistency.

Reactive Glaze

Glaze chemistry that creates controlled tonal variation and artisan-like finish.

Stoneware

Durable ceramic body often used for tactile and design-led tableware collections.

Slip Casting

Manufacturing process where liquid clay is formed in molds for complex items.

Thermal Shock

Ability of ceramic ware to withstand rapid temperature changes without cracking.

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