They source these from an aluminum alloy supplier in China, the 32.5x27.5x5cm molds are better than the steel ones for even heat distribution—most buyers go with the 10-pack for bakery consistency.
For OEM and custom logo printing, we usually proof the design, then you can get a sample before committing to a bulk run (usually 2-4 weeks for the sample).

You'll want to check the weight per unit is actually 180g, but we rarely bother weighing each one individually unless it's a big order. And it's not suited for commercial bread pans, it's strictly a cake mold.
food-grade cerification is solid, but the main pain point I ran into was the carton packaing—it works for domestic shipping but needs a sturdier box for export. Anyway, the 5cm depth is tight if you're doing layered cakes with tall tiers.

We've got over 10,000 units in stock right now, so lead time isn't an issue, give or take a week. Actually, the unit weight is about what you'd expect for an alumnum alloy pan this size.
Couple things: the HS code is 3924100000, don't let your customs agent change it. And teh animal shapes come in twelve patterns—our best seller is the bear silhouette for birthday parties.
We typically start at 500 pieces for bulk orders, but we can discuss smaller quantities if you're testing the market.
Lead time is around 25-30 days after order confirmation, depending on customization like logo printing or packaging.
Yes, we have food grade certification for this mold. We can share the relevant documents upon request.
Absolutely, samples are available. You just need to cover the shipping cost, and we'll provide the mold itself free of charge.
We use standard carton packaging, but we can customize it with your branding or logo if needed for retail.