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China import guide

Everything you need to know about imports from China

Summary of experience helping hundreds of importers improve their business and methods for sourcing, controlling and shipping goods from China.

A summary of what we've learned from helping hundreds of importers over the years improve their business. During this time, we not only perfected our own methods for finding, controlling and shipping goods from China, but also gained insight into what worked and what didn't, from our customers' perspective.

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Basic terms

Article explains common abbreviations like OEM, ODM, FOB, EXW, price and MOQ in international trade.

In international trade, it is common practice to use widely recognized abbreviations. Find out what is OEM, ODM, FOB, EXW, Price, MOQ.

How to order goods from China

Step by step ordering process

The article guides through a 5-step process of ordering goods from China and outlines responsibilities.

The 5-step process of ordering goods from China. If you choose our services, here’s what the complete procurement process entails. Learn about the responsibilities you and we have during the goods ordering process.

Buy from China

How to negotiate the best prices for Chinese products

Article explains how buyers can optimize costs when purchasing large quantities from Chinese suppliers.

Buyers always start with the assumption that if I have to pay an agent, the import will certainly cost more, however, when purchasing large quantities from Chinese suppliers, this is not the case. Read how to import goods and get the best deal.

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Quality control for Chinese products

Product inspection in China before shipment

Article explains quality control using AQL standards and sample inspections for importers.

If you are importing goods from China by container, in bulk, you should not skip this check! You will know what to expect upon receipt of the goods, or even if it is necessary to stop the delivery of the goods while they are in China, and until the observed defects are corrected.

Chinese Container Load Control

We attended the loading of machines in China

Article describes overseeing loading of machines for a client in China.

The client had independently found a factory for machine production and negotiated all the terms with them. Our role was simply to oversee and monitor the loading of the goods, ensuring all the machines on the list were included. Here's what we observed and confirmed during the inspection.