Meiloz · Custom cast iron cookware manufacturer. Private label & OEM from 500 pcs. FDA / LFGB compliant.

USA market · FDA tested · 500°F oven-safe

Cast Iron Cookware Wholesale for the USA: Escape the Public-Mold Shelf

US shelves are stacked with the same five skillets, and buyers compare you by price. Meiloz builds your private-label line from 500 pcs: pre-seasoned, camping and holiday collections that pass FDA food-contact testing, ship in 15-30 days by sea, and arrive with free Amazon-ready photos.

The problem on US shelves

Why US Buyers Stall on Cast Iron

Distributors, D2C founders and Amazon sellers keep hitting the same three walls. None of them are about quality. They are about sameness, paper and timing.

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Identical shelves kill your margin

Big factories sell the same public molds to hundreds of sellers. When your skillet looks like the four next to it, shoppers sort by price and you lose. Breaking out needs a mold of your own, and most foundries quote 3,000 pcs to start.

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Compliance stalls listings

Marketplaces and retail buyers ask for FDA food-contact test reports before your line goes live. Sellers without documents lose listings, and restocking while paperwork is redone costs a whole selling season.

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Customer reviews turn on rust and sticking

One-star reviews pile up around rust and food sticking. Without proper pre-seasoning, care instructions and responsive support, even a decent pan builds a bad brand page.

Why it gets worse each quarter

The Cost of Waiting Shows Up in Cash, Not Excuses

  • Storage eats margin. A container of generic skillets that does not turn becomes rent, insurance and discounted clearance, all at once.
  • Seasonal windows close. Holiday cookware that lands after Thanksgiving is dead stock until next year. Q4 planning has to start by early summer.
  • Listing takedowns compound. Without FDA documents, a marketplace suspension takes your review history with it. Rebuilding rank costs more than compliance did.
  • Big-factory MOQs squeeze small brands. Tying up capital in 3,000 pcs of the wrong pan is how growing brands run out of runway.
Close-up of a seasoned cast iron cooking surface from Meiloz
The Meiloz answer

How We Solve Each Wall for US Importers

Solution · Sameness

Private-label molds from 500 pcs

Custom orders start at 500 pcs per model. Mold fees are prepaid and include 2 free confirmation samples, with small molds from $150. Free laser logo for new clients, cast raised lettering if you want it in the iron itself, and any Pantone color on enameled lines. You get a shape nobody else on the aisle carries.

Solution · Compliance

FDA tested, BSCI audited, papers included

Every run passes FDA food-contact testing. Our factory is BSCI audited for ethical production, and cookware works on all heat sources, gas, electric, induction and open fire, and is oven-safe to 500°F (260°C). Test reports and compliance documents ship with your order so listings and retail pitches do not stall.

Solution · Reviews

Pre-seasoned and support-backed

Pre-seasoned pans carry a durable vegetable-oil coating: non-stick out of the box and rust-resistant in normal use. Cartons include care cards, and we supply printable guides and video tutorials under your brand, plus replies within one working day when your customers have questions.

Solution · Amazon & D2C

Free e-commerce photo pack

Each production order includes a free visual pack of 5-10 white-background and lifestyle photos, delivered with the goods. Upload them straight to Amazon or Shopify. For packaging we run brown box, color box or kraft gift box with hangtags, retail-ready for shelf or FBA.

What moves fastest in the USA

Three Lines Built for American Shelves

Pre-seasoned cast iron frying pan for US home kitchens Everyday

Pre-Seasoned Skillets 6-15 inch

The 8-12 inch core sizes drive US repeat orders. Vegetable-oil seasoned, stovetop to oven at 500°F, induction compatible. Custom logo and box from 500 pcs.

Seasoned line
Cast iron camping grill pan for open fire cooking Outdoor

Camping & Grill Cookware

Car camping, backyard fire pits and overland kits. Grill pans, camp Dutch ovens and rugged skillets rated for open fire, the US segment with the fewest private-label options.

Outdoor line
Cast iron pan used for holiday cooking and baking in the USA Seasonal

Holiday & Gift Sets

Christmas bakeware, Thanksgiving serveware and gift sets in kraft gift boxes with hangtags. Plan by early summer and we land your container before the Q4 window closes.

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USA Order Flow at a Glance

ItemMeiloz standard
Custom MOQ500 pcs per model
Public-mold MOQ1,000 pcs
Mold lead timeAbout 30 days, fee prepaid, 2 free confirmation samples
Sampling25-35 days custom · stock samples ship in 3 days (15 days if out of stock)
Production35-55 days standard · 45-60 days complex custom
Sea freight to USA15-30 days
Payment terms40% deposit, 60% against copy of Bill of Lading
ComplianceFDA food-contact tested · BSCI-audited factory · 500°F (260°C) oven-safe
WarrantyLifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
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USA Buyer Questions, Answered

Straight answers on compliance, minimums and timing. Anything missing? The export team in Wuxi replies within one working day.

Ask a Question
Is Meiloz cookware FDA compliant for the US market?

Yes. Every production run is tested to FDA food-contact standards, and our factory is BSCI audited. Test reports accompany your shipment so marketplaces and retail buyers get their paperwork on day one.

Are your skillets really oven-safe to 500°F?

Yes. All Meiloz cast iron cookware is oven-safe up to 500°F (260°C) and compatible with every heat source: gas, electric, induction and open fire. That is the spec sheet claim US buyers check first, and it is written into your product listing assets.

What is the minimum order for a custom line?

500 pcs per model for custom production. Mold fees are prepaid and include 2 free confirmation samples. Small molds start as low as $150, and new clients get free laser logo engraving.

How fast can I get stock after production finishes?

Sea freight runs 15-30 days to US ports. Production itself is 35-55 days for standard orders, 45-60 for complex custom. Stock samples ship in 3 days so you can validate before committing a container.

Do you support Amazon sellers with listing assets?

Yes. Each production order includes a free pack of 5-10 white-background and lifestyle photos ready for Amazon or Shopify. Retail-ready packaging with your branding ships in the same container.

Ready to Own a Shelf Instead of Sharing One?

Send your target size, finish and ship-by date. You get a quote, compliance pack and a production slot plan within one working day. Contact: hello@meiloz.com · WhatsApp +86 158 6151 6012.

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