Category: Importing Guides

Top 16 Sourcing Companies and Agents in China 2021

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Looking for a qualified sourcing company in Mainland China or Hong Kong? In this guide, we list some of the leading China-based sourcing companies based in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Yiwu, and many other cities.

Each company profile covers company history, product expertise, services, office location, and more.

Note that we are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. Further, the companies are not listed in any particular order.

List of Sourcing Companies

  • Imex Sourcing Services
  • Jing Sourcing
  • DocShipper Sourcing
  • Asiaction Sourcing
  • 80/20 Sourcing
  • Dragon Sourcing
  • Bay Source Global
  • LINC Sourcing
  • Easy Imex
  • Guided Imports
  • Importdojo.com
  • Sourcing Allies
  • BizShenzhen
  • China Sourcelink
  • SourceOne
  • Keen Sourcing

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Price Negotiation with Chinese Suppliers: A Complete Guide

Posted on by Fredrik Gronkvist — 8 Comments

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Price negotiation with Chinese manufacturers, when executed properly, can offer significant product price reductions and keep future cost increases at bay. That said, cut too deep and you may inadvertently also drive down the quality of your products – or reduce your supplier’s profit to such a low level that they simply don’t care for your orders anymore.

In this guide, I explain why suppliers raise prices, and some tactics you can use to counter price increases. Further, I also share some of the price negotiation scripts we use for different situations.

This is covered

  • Common reasons for raising prices
  • Price negotiation scripts
  • How to better counter price increases
  • Other ways to get a better price from your factory
  • FAQ

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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Requirements in China: A Complete Guide

Posted on by Fredrik Gronkvist — 28 Comments

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The Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirement sets the minimum number of units that you can buy from a supplier. For example, an MOQ of 500 pcs means that you cannot order anything less than 500 units of a certain product. The MOQ requirement can therefore be an obstacle for small buyers, especially as it tends to be set on a per-product basis rather than on a per order basis.

That said, there are ways to reduce the MOQ requirements, while also allowing the supplier to keep a fair profit margin. This, and much more, is explained in this guide covering everything importers must know about MOQ requirements in China.

Overview

  • MOQ Examples
  • What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
  • How to confirm the MOQ requirement
  • Minimum Order Value (MOV)
  • MOQ and COVID-19
  • Why the MOQ exist
  • Different types of MOQs
  • How to reduce the MOQ
  • MOQ in China VS Vietnam & India
  • Issues when buying below the MOQ
  • MOQ reduction strategies

MOQ Examples

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Importing Products to Israel: A Complete Guide

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Planning to import products from China, Vietnam or elsewhere to Israel? In this article, we cover what importers must know about Israeli import duties, customs processes, product regulations, labeling requirements, permits, and shipping.

  • Trade Agreements
  • Import Duties
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Electronics Safety Standards
  • Toy Safety Standards
  • Labeling requirements
  • Licenses and Permits
  • Shipping from China to Israel
  • List of China to Israeli Freight Forwarders

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What are the documents required to import products from China?

Posted on by Fredrik Gronkvist

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Planning to import products from China, India or Vietnam? Shipping and product documentation is required for all product categories but to a varying extent. In this guide, I will explain which documents you need to obtain when importing products to the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada.
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Plastics Manufacturing in China: A Complete Guide

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Many products made in China, and elsewhere in Asia, include components made of plastics that were melted and formed with the use of a mold or a die. And yet, not many buyers are familiar with that material and the related fabrication processes.

This article, written by Renaud Anjoran, founder of Sofeast in Shenzhen, will help you with the design, development, production, and quality control stages. Don’t rely on your suppliers for all the information about your products. Continue reading Plastics Manufacturing in China: A Complete Guide

Trading Companies in China: A Complete Guide

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Trading Company

Everyone wants to stay away from Trading Companies and go directly to factories when buying from China. That said, it’s not always clear when the trading ends and the manufacturing begins. In this article, I aim to explain what a trading company is, and how they differ from manufacturers.

Further, I also cover the different types of trading companies, some of which are good and some of which are less so. Continue reading Trading Companies in China: A Complete Guide

Costs When Importing from China: A Complete Guide

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Calculating profit margins directly on a unit price is not a wise decision. When importing from China, there are many costs to take into consideration, and I’m not only referring to shipping and import duties. Buying products from Chinese manufacturers is much like flying with a budget airline. No extras included.

You get what you pay for.

They provide machinery, labor and (hopefully) manufacturing expertise. You provide the rest, including things that a buyer would normally take for granted.

Need a customized component or material substance analysis? That’s on you, not the supplier. Businesses importing from China must manage, or pay someone to manage, critical parts of the supply chain, including product development, quality inspections, tooling and laboratory testing. In this article we explain what costs you need to keep track of, when buying from Chinese suppliers. Continue reading Costs When Importing from China: A Complete Guide

Factory Inspections & Audits in China: A Complete Guide

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Found a supplier online but not sure if they’re everything they claim to be? Factory inspections, which can easily be booked online, can quickly put boots on the ground and verify what’s actually going on behind the factory gates.

In this article, you will learn everything importers and Amazon sellers should know about factory inspections:

  • What is a factory inspection?
  • What is not covered in a factory inspection?
  • How can a factory inspection or audit help my business?
  • At what stage should we book a factory audit?
  • How much does a factory audit cost?
  • Can we visit the factory ourselves?
  • How long in advance do we need to book the inspection?
  • What is the difference between a quality inspection and a factory inspection?
  • Should we always book a factory inspection before deciding on a supplier?
Bonus Content
  • List of Factory Audit Companies
  • Factory Inspection Sample Report (PDF)

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