Trade reference
Specifications, weights and freight
Every KnowPoster SKU is printed on 240gsm matte art paper over a rigid board core, framed in kiln-dried pine, oak or matte black, and classified under HS code 4911.91. The minimum order is 50 units per SKU with a case pack of 1, production takes 7 business days from cleared payment, and freight is billed on chargeable weight — the greater of actual and volumetric weight at 5,000 cm³ per kilogram. Orders above $3,500 ship economy freight free, orders above $2,000 are settled by bank transfer, and anything above 150 kg chargeable weight moves as palletised freight.
At a glance
| SKUs in the range | 14 |
|---|---|
| Minimum order per SKU | 50 units |
| Case pack | 1 unit (no inner-pack multiple) |
| Production lead time | 7–8 business days from cleared payment |
| HS code | 4911.91 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Heaviest SKU, chargeable | 10.4 kg (KP-SET-4) |
| Volumetric divisor | 5,000 cm³ per kg |
| Free economy freight | orders above $3,500 |
| Bank transfer | orders above $2,000 |
| Palletised freight | above 150 kg chargeable weight |
Specification by SKU
One row per sellable SKU. Actual weight is the packed weight of one unit; volumetric weight is the packed carton volume divided by 5,000; chargeable weight is the greater of the two and is what freight is billed on.
| SKU | Artwork size | Packed carton | Actual weight | Volumetric | Chargeable | MOQ | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KP-CIV-3040 | 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in | 33 × 43 × 4 cm | 1.2 kg | 1.14 kg | 1.2 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-HIS-3040 | 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in | 33 × 43 × 4 cm | 1.2 kg | 1.14 kg | 1.2 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-ICH-3040 | 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in | 33 × 43 × 4 cm | 1.2 kg | 1.14 kg | 1.2 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-MAN-3040 | 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in | 33 × 43 × 4 cm | 1.2 kg | 1.14 kg | 1.2 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-CIV-5070 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in | 53 × 73 × 5 cm | 2.6 kg | 3.87 kg | 3.87 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-HIS-5070 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in | 53 × 73 × 5 cm | 2.6 kg | 3.87 kg | 3.87 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-ICH-5070 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in | 53 × 73 × 5 cm | 2.6 kg | 3.87 kg | 3.87 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-MAN-5070 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in | 53 × 73 × 5 cm | 2.6 kg | 3.87 kg | 3.87 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-SET-2 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in (set of 2) | 53 × 73 × 6 cm | 5.2 kg | 4.64 kg | 5.2 kg | 50 | 8 days |
| KP-SET-4 | 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in (set of 4) | 53 × 73 × 6 cm | 10.4 kg | 4.64 kg | 10.4 kg | 50 | 8 days |
| KP-CIV-70100 | 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in | 73 × 103 × 6 cm | 4.4 kg | 9.02 kg | 9.02 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-HIS-70100 | 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in | 73 × 103 × 6 cm | 4.4 kg | 9.02 kg | 9.02 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-ICH-70100 | 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in | 73 × 103 × 6 cm | 4.4 kg | 9.02 kg | 9.02 kg | 50 | 7 days |
| KP-MAN-70100 | 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in | 73 × 103 × 6 cm | 4.4 kg | 9.02 kg | 9.02 kg | 50 | 7 days |
Case pack is 1 unit on every SKU. Per-SKU wholesale unit prices are visible to signed-in trade accounts — sign in or request a bulk quote.
Print, paper and finish
These properties are identical on every SKU in the range — only the artwork and the sheet size change.
| Property | Published value |
|---|---|
| Print method | Offset litho on 240gsm matte art paper |
| Surface | Matte, low-glare, UV-cured pigment inks |
| Frame | Kiln-dried pine, oak or matte black |
| Paper and board | Museum-grade 240gsm matte art paper over a rigid board core; pigment inks; kiln-dried pine frame. |
| Frame options | Natural oak · Matte black · Unframed (rolled) |
| Country of origin | China |
| HS code | 4911.91 |
| Care | Dust with a dry microfiber cloth. Do not use water or solvents. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which will fade pigment inks over time. |
Chargeable weight and freight
Freight is quoted on chargeable weight, not on the invoice subtotal. Chargeable weight is the greater of the actual packed weight and the volumetric weight of the carton, with volumetric weight calculated as length × width × depth in centimetres divided by 5,000.
Worked example, 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in: 73 × 103 × 6 = 45,114 cm³, so its volumetric weight is 45,114 ÷ 5,000 = 9.02 kg. That is heavier than the packed unit’s actual 4.4 kg, so this SKU is billed on the volumetric 9.02 kg — the figure in the chargeable column above. 8 of the 14 SKUs are bulky enough for the volumetric figure to win instead; both columns are printed above.
Orders above 150 kg chargeable weight move as palletised freight. Those are quoted in writing before production starts, and orders above $3,500 ship economy freight free.
Volume breakpoints
Quantities at which the unit price steps down. Breakpoints are public; the unit price at each one is visible to signed-in trade accounts.
| Breakpoint | Quantity range | Change in unit price |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 50–199 units | Standard rate |
| Tier 2 | 200–499 units | 25% below the previous breakpoint |
| Tier 3 | 500+ units | 33% below the previous breakpoint |
The top breakpoint is 50% below the entry unit price. Percentages describe movement between breakpoints; unit prices themselves are shown to signed-in trade accounts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 50 units per SKU. The case pack is 1 unit, so there is no inner-pack constraint and orders are not rounded up to a carton multiple.
- How much does each size weigh and what carton does it ship in?
- 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in ships in a 33 × 43 × 4 cm carton at 1.2 kg; 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in ships in a 53 × 73 × 5 cm carton at 2.6 kg; 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in (set of 2) ships in a 53 × 73 × 6 cm carton at 5.2 kg; 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in (set of 4) ships in a 53 × 73 × 6 cm carton at 10.4 kg; 70 × 100 cm / 28 × 39 in ships in a 73 × 103 × 6 cm carton at 4.4 kg.
- How is freight calculated?
- Freight is billed on chargeable weight — the greater of the actual packed weight and the volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is the packed volume in cubic centimetres divided by 5,000 8 of the 14 SKUs are bulky enough for the volumetric figure to be the greater one and set the freight; the rest are billed on actual weight. Both figures are in the table above.
- What is the HS code and country of origin?
- Every SKU is classified under HS code 4911.91 and is manufactured in China. The code is printed on the commercial invoice for customs clearance.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 7 business days from cleared payment for single charts, and 8 business days for the boxed sets. Orders above 150 kg chargeable weight move as palletised freight and the final cost is confirmed in writing before production starts.
- Are wholesale unit prices published?
- Unit prices are shown to signed-in trade accounts, at 3 volume breakpoints — 50, 200, 500 units. Everything on this page — sizes, weights, minimum order, case pack, lead time and HS code — is public and does not require an account.
- What are the volume breakpoints?
- There are three breakpoints, at 50, 200, 500 units, and every SKU uses the same ladder. Moving from the entry breakpoint to the second lowers the unit price by 25%, and moving to the top breakpoint lowers it by a further 33% — up to 50% below the entry price at the top tier. The cart applies the matching breakpoint automatically as quantities change.
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