For suppliers
Sell to Buyers in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Cargo Global reviews factories, manufacturers and private-label producers for relevant buyer requirements in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Present your products, capacity, minimum orders and supporting documents through the private application. Every supplier is reviewed before a buyer introduction; submitting information does not guarantee approval, introductions or orders.
Apply as a supplierWho we work with
We welcome applications from factories, manufacturers and private-label producers with a clear product range and the ability to support a documented buyer requirement. The strongest introduction explains what you make, where production takes place and which activities you perform directly. If you source or subcontract part of the work, identify that relationship. Transparency is more useful than describing every item as factory direct.
The programme is not a public listing service. We do not publish an open supplier directory or sell a public profile as a substitute for review. Your company information is considered privately for suitability. Buyer sourcing remains the starting point: an approved capability needs to match an actual product brief, destination and commercial requirement before an introduction is appropriate.
Describe a capability, not just a catalogue
Identify the products and materials you handle reliably, together with the processes that matter to quality. A useful capability statement distinguishes standard stock, repeat production and custom work. Include dimensions or size ranges, finishing options and any testing or handling that is genuinely available. Explain which details you need from a buyer before you can issue a firm quote.
Use the company website field to support the review, not to send an unrelated download. Clear product photographs and sample information can help later, but documents should not contain another customer’s confidential design or personal information. Do not claim an exclusive capability, certification or association that the reviewing team cannot verify for the site and product concerned.
State minimum orders and capacity carefully
Minimum order quantity needs a unit and a scope. State whether it applies to each product, size, colour, print design or entire mixed order. Explain any conditions for a trial run or private-label version. If the minimum varies with the specification, say quote required and explain what determines it instead of presenting the smallest possible sample quantity as a production offer.
Monthly capacity should distinguish normal output from capacity presently available for an additional order. Include the relevant product and unit, and identify seasonal or material constraints that affect availability. Capacity is not a delivery promise. Production timing must still be checked against the actual quantity, approved sample, material availability and quality requirements for a prospective buyer.
Present documents with the right scope
The application asks for certifications, registrations or conformity documents because those are not interchangeable. Identify the issuer, standard or registration type, covered facility, product scope and expiry where relevant. A document referring to a different company or factory needs an explanation. If a claim is not applicable or no document exists, state that plainly rather than choosing an impressive label.
For example, FDA explains that it does not issue food-facility registration certificates or recognize private certificates as its own. Do not describe a paid private registration certificate as government approval of your goods. Canadian food licensing also depends on the activity and applicable exceptions. Destination requirements must be reviewed for the actual product; a document useful in one market may not answer another market’s requirements.
Samples and quality evidence
State whether samples are available, whether they come from regular production and what changes a buyer can request. If a sample requires tooling, setup or development, identify that before agreeing a price. Where a sample is approved, retain its specification and revision so that the production order refers to the same version. Do not quietly substitute a material, component or finishing process later.
A buyer may require an independent pre-shipment inspection or specialist testing. The agreed scope, access, timing, fees and acceptance criteria should be settled before production. Provide the information needed to arrange those checks, and identify any constraints early. Inspection is not an opportunity to renegotiate an already agreed product specification or hide issues that should have been disclosed.
The private review process
Every supplier is reviewed before any buyer introduction. Initial review considers the company information, product fit, document consistency, sample arrangements and the ability to support a relevant North American requirement. Additional evidence or clarification may be requested. A submitted application, a completed form or an early conversation does not mean that vetting is finished.
Review is specific to the business, facility and capability presented. Material changes to ownership, production location, subcontracting, certification or product scope should be disclosed before a new introduction. The purpose is a well-documented fit, not a badge that authorizes any claim. We do not publish invented vetting scores, blanket approval statements or a public ranking of applicants.
What an appropriate introduction can offer
A suitable match can bring an opportunity to quote for a defined buyer requirement, with clearer information about quantity, specifications, samples and destination. Buyer requirements are reviewed rather than automatically forwarding anonymous, unqualified requests to every applicant. The goal is a relevant commercial conversation, not a guarantee of order volume, payment or a particular selling price.
Cargo Global can coordinate the information needed for purchase planning, inspection and export-document preparation within the agreed scope. The supplier remains responsible for accurate product and commercial information. The buyer and the relevant service providers must still establish import responsibilities, approvals and commercial terms. An introduction does not make Cargo Global a government licensing authority or an insurer of either party’s performance.
Prepare a usable quote and export handoff
When a request is relevant, show the exact product version, quantity unit, packing, minimum order, payment stages and quote validity. Identify tooling, samples, inspection and other exclusions rather than adding them after approval. Use a consistent company identity across the quotation, invoice and supporting records. Do not send payment credentials or sensitive identity documents through the initial application form.
Before release, commercial descriptions, quantities, values and packing details must agree with the approved order. Product-specific origin or regulatory evidence may be needed. Help with paperwork means coordinating accurate inputs and responsible parties, not promising that a generic description or an overseas tariff code will automatically be accepted at the destination. Raise missing information before dispatch.
Keep the relationship professional
A prospective buyer should be able to understand the offer without pressure to pay before reviewing the specification and agreed terms. Discuss proposed changes openly, keep records of approvals and identify a realistic decision timeline. Report quality concerns as soon as they are known rather than relying on an inspection to discover them at the last possible moment.
Applications remain private and are not an invitation to send unrelated promotions to buyers. We do not promise a public profile, automatic orders or permanent approval. If your current capability does not fit a request, a clear explanation helps avoid an unsuitable introduction. The application is a starting point for review, and we reply within one business day through the private reply address you provide.
From application to a relevant introduction
Present the company
State the production country, product range, minimums, available capacity and export experience.
Provide review evidence
Identify supporting documents, sample availability and the scope behind each claim.
Complete vetting
Answer follow-up questions before any buyer introduction; disclose subcontracting and material changes.
Quote for the specific requirement
Agree the product, quality checks, commercial terms and handoff for the proposed order.
Official checks before an order
| Check | What the official source establishes | Source / last checked |
|---|---|---|
| FDA food registration | FDA does not issue food-facility registration certificates or recognize private ones as FDA certificates. | Food-facility registration and fees |
| Canadian food licensing | The importing activity and food determine licensing obligations and any exception. | Canadian food-business licensing |
| US customs responsibility | A broker can assist, but the importer remains responsible for the import’s compliance. | US importer responsibilities |
Questions before you begin
Is the application a public directory listing?
No. Applications are private and no public supplier directory is offered. Information is reviewed for a possible match with an appropriate buyer requirement, not published as an open catalogue.
Are all applicants introduced to buyers?
No. Every supplier is reviewed first and an introduction depends on suitability for a particular requirement. An application does not guarantee approval, a quotation request, an introduction or an order.
Can a private-label manufacturer apply?
Yes. Explain the products, customisation, sample process, minimums and any tooling involved. Identify who performs production and which specifications or artwork approvals are required before an order can be accepted.
Should I write FDA certified?
Describe the actual registration or document and its scope instead. FDA does not issue food-facility registration certificates. A registration or private certificate must not be represented as blanket approval of a facility’s products.
What if minimum order quantity varies?
State quote required, include the unit and explain the factors that change the minimum. Product mix, material, colour, branding and packaging can lead to different minimums and should not be hidden.
Do samples have to be free?
No general promise of free samples is made. State availability and proposed terms. Sample charges, development, tooling, delivery and any refundable amount must be agreed for the actual opportunity.
Does review guarantee a supplier’s future performance?
No. Review supports a decision based on the information and capability assessed. Specifications, inspection, payment and remedies still need order-specific agreement, and material changes must be disclosed.
How will you respond to my application?
We use the private reply email supplied in the application and reply within one business day. Do not provide a personal name or phone number. This initial response is not a promise that vetting is completed within that time.