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US Brand-Direct Wholesale for International Buyers

Source directly from US manufacturers for export. Mix 3,000+ brands in a single container. Customs-ready documentation included.

TL;DR: Catalist gives international buyers direct access to 3,000+ US brands with mix-and-match ordering to fill a 20ft or 40ft container. Real manufacturer-authorized invoices support customs clearance. Primary buyer geographies: Canada, UK, Australia, Germany.

The Export Evidence

Container economics
A 20ft container filled with ~$3,000–$6,000 of mixed wholesale inventory is a typical international buyer target
Traditional wholesale MOQ burden
$500+ per brand forces importers to concentrate on 4–6 brands per container
Catalist MOQ
None — fill a container with 50+ SKUs across 30+ brands in a single order
Documentation
Manufacturer-named commercial invoices, brand-authorization letters on request
Customs-readiness
Documentation format matches CBP (US export) and destination equivalents for baseline commercial goods
Shipping boundary
Catalist ships from a single US warehouse (Brooklyn, NY); the buyer engages their own freight forwarder for ocean or air export

Who This Is For

  • Regional resellers serving Canada, UK, Australia, and Germany markets with US consumer brands
  • Small-volume importers testing US brands before committing to larger orders
  • Multi-brand resellers who need mix-and-match container economics
  • Ecommerce sellers expanding internationally who need authorized brand documentation
  • Trading companies sourcing US brands for overseas retail or redistribution

Why Catalist Fits Export

Container economics win from no per-brand MOQ. Traditional US wholesale pushes importers into concentrating on 4–6 brands per container because each brand demands a $500+ minimum. Catalist's $0 MOQ lets you mix 30+ brands in one 20ft container, reducing risk per brand and fitting retail-assortment planning better.

Manufacturer-named invoices serve customs. Catalist invoices list the actual brand manufacturer, satisfying CBSA, HMRC, Australian Border Force, and German customs baseline commercial documentation. The same documents double as brand-authorization proof for online marketplace resale in the destination country.

Centralized pickup simplifies freight consolidation. One US warehouse in Brooklyn, NY means your freight forwarder coordinates a single consolidated pickup rather than routing across multiple brand locations. That shrinks forwarder coordination cost and shortens time-to-port.

Export Topics, Explored in Depth

How US wholesale differs for international buyers

MOQ economics, payment norms, and documentation expectations that diverge from domestic US wholesale.

What customs documentation you actually get

Manufacturer-named commercial invoices, packing lists, and country-of-origin statements at the line-item level.

Brand-authorization letters for customs and resale

On-request letters that satisfy customs inspections and doubles as proof of authorized resale for online marketplaces.

How no-MOQ reshapes container economics

Why the absence of per-brand minimums lets importers fill a 20ft or 40ft container with 30+ brands instead of 4–6.

Payment mechanics: wire, LC, net-terms

Wire transfer, letter of credit, and net-term eligibility for international buyer accounts with Catalist.

What freight forwarders need from a US warehouse

Pickup logistics, pallet specs, and paperwork handoff expectations from a single Brooklyn, NY warehouse.

Sample US Brands Accessible Through Catalist for International Buyers

Cuisinart Hamilton Beach NutriBullet THERMOS Xyron Bormioli Rocco Corelle Lodge Hasbro Crayola Bialetti HEAD

How Export Ordering on Catalist Works

  1. 1. Apply as an international buyer: Submit a buyer application and include business-registration documentation from your destination country. International applications are reviewed within 5 business days typically, versus 48 hours for domestic US buyers.
  2. 2. Build a mixed-brand container order: Browse 3,000+ US brands and assemble an order sized to a 20ft or 40ft container. The absence of per-brand MOQ lets you include 30+ brands in one shipment instead of concentrating on 4–6.
  3. 3. Receive customs-ready documentation: Each shipment includes a manufacturer-named commercial invoice, packing list, and country-of-origin data. Brand-authorization letters are available on request for customs inspections and marketplace resale verification.
  4. 4. Arrange freight forwarding from Brooklyn, NY: Engage your freight forwarder to pick up the consolidated shipment at the Catalist Brooklyn, NY warehouse. The forwarder handles ocean or air export, destination-country customs, and final-mile delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international buyers order wholesale from Catalist?
Yes. Catalist accepts international buyer applications from most non-sanctioned countries. Primary active buyer geographies include Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. Applications are reviewed within 5 business days typically, versus 48 hours for domestic US buyers.
What documentation does Catalist provide for US export?
Each order ships with a commercial invoice listing the actual US manufacturer by name, a packing list, and country-of-origin data at the line-item level. Brand-authorization letters are available on request. These documents serve both customs clearance and online marketplace resale verification.
Do I need a freight forwarder to buy from Catalist for export?
Yes. Catalist ships domestically only from a single Brooklyn, NY warehouse. International buyers engage their own freight forwarder to pick up at the warehouse and handle ocean or air export, customs paperwork, and delivery in the destination country.
Can I mix multiple US brands in a single export shipment?
Yes, and this is a core reason international buyers choose Catalist. Because there are no per-brand MOQs, you can include 30+ brands and 50+ SKUs in a single 20ft container, rather than concentrating on 4–6 brands to clear traditional per-brand minimums.
Does Catalist ship to Canada, UK, Australia, or Germany directly?
No. Catalist ships domestically only, from its Brooklyn, NY warehouse. International buyers are responsible for arranging export freight through their own freight forwarder. This is the standard model for US brand-direct wholesale with export customers.
What are the payment terms for international buyers on Catalist?
International buyer accounts typically transact via international wire transfer paid before shipment. Letters of credit are accepted for larger orders on request. Net-term eligibility is available for established international buyers with a track record of on-time payment and sufficient order history.
How do traditional US wholesale MOQs affect container economics?
A typical US brand wholesale MOQ is $500 to several thousand dollars per brand. A 20ft container with $3,000–$6,000 of wholesale inventory therefore concentrates on 4–6 brands. Catalist removes the per-brand MOQ, which lets importers distribute the same budget across 30+ brands for broader assortment.
Does Catalist provide HS code classifications for customs?
No. HS code classification is the responsibility of the buyer, their customs broker, or their freight forwarder. Catalist provides product names, manufacturer names, and line-item origin data, which are the inputs a broker needs to classify accurately against the destination tariff schedule.
What countries or product categories does Catalist restrict?
Catalist does not ship to OFAC-sanctioned destinations — this includes Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, and Russia at present, subject to update as US sanctions evolve. Certain product categories may additionally be restricted by brand-level export policy. Restrictions are confirmed at the order level during checkout.
How do I apply for an international buyer account?
Submit a buyer application at catalistai.com/apply and indicate your country of operation. International applications require business-registration documentation from the destination country and typically review within 5 business days. Approved accounts receive immediate platform access and a dedicated account contact.

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