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Importing Supplements from China: A Complete Guide

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Planning to import supplements from China to North America, Europe or Australia? In this comprehensive guide, we cover everything importers must know when procuring the following types of supplements:

  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Herbs
  • Acids
  • Dietary substances
  • Food additives
  • Protein
This is covered
  • Part 1: Supplement Manufacturers in China
  • Part 2: Supplement Regulations in the US, EU, and Australia
  • Part 3: Ordering Process
  • Part 4: List of Supplement Manufacturers in China

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Importing Pet Products from China: A Complete Guide

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Importing Pet Products from China

Are you planning to import pet toys or accessories from China? In this article, you will learn what you must know about pet products manufacturers, applicable regulations, and how to find the right supplier on Alibaba.com or Globalsources.com.

This is covered:

  • How to find suppliers online
  • Product regulations
  • Quality control
  • MOQ Requirement
  • Trade shows
  • List of Pet Products Manufacturers in China

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Yiwu Wholesale Markets – Buying Small Volumes from China

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Yiwu Wholesale Market

The Yiwu Wholesale Market is the largest in the world. Here, you’ll find thousands of wholesalers offering all sorts of products at rock bottom prices.

This guide includes three parts. In the first part, we’ll outline the 14 things that every buyer must know before visiting the Yiwu Wholesale Market, in Zhejiang province. In the second part, we’ll how and when visiting the Yiwu Fair, while in the last part, we present 10 companies that offer wholesales services in Yiwu, for a wide range of products

Part I: Yiwu Wholesale Market

  • What is the Yiwu Wholesale Market?
  • Why Yiwu makes sense for small buyers
  • How to get to the Yiwu International Trade City
  • Do I need a visa to visit Yiwu?
  • Do I need to find an agent?
  • Are Yiwu Wholesalers manufacturers or traders?
  • How do I know that the products are not fake?
  • How do I pay the wholesalers in Yiwu?
  • How do I coordinate the shipment?
  • Do I need a translator to talk to the Wholesalers?

Part II: Yiwu Fair Guide

  • When is the Yiwu Fair held?
  • How do I get to the Yiwu Fair?
  • What kind of products can I find at the Yiwu Fair?
  • How do I get an invitation letter?
  • How do I get a trade badge?
  • What is the difference between the Yiwu Fair and the Yiwu Wholesale Market?

Part III: List of Wholesalers in Yiwu

  • Yiwu Top Ease Import & Export
  • Yiwu Beyond Import & Export
  • Yiwu City Jichu Trading
  • Yiwu GemsColo Import & Export
  • Yiwu CVC Industrial and Trading
  • Yiwu China-Yiwu International Trade
  • Yiwu Lairuo eCommerce Company
  • Yiwu Sixiang Trading
  • Yiwu Budding Accessory
  • Yiwu Nihao Jewelry

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Importing E-bikes from China: A Complete Guide

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Suggestion: Watch the 10 minutes video tutorial before reading this article

An e-bike is a rather complex system of mechanical and electrical components. While that can be said about many products, getting your product specifications right is critical when importing e-bikes from China.

Buyers in the US, Europe, and Australia need to be even more cautious. E-bikes, and their components, are regulated – and the consequences of non-compliance are serious. Let’s begin by taking a look at the technical aspects.

Components and product specifications

First of all, the price of the electric bike is entirely based on the component composition (i.e. certain battery models and brands are more expensive than others, etc). Therefore, you cannot compare the prices between e-bikes, but rather compare sets of components against each other.

What’s more, Chinese suppliers, including those in the e-bike industry, tend to lack strict internal quality guidelines. In practice, this means that many suppliers basically use any components they have in stock – unless you explicitly “tell them” to use specific components. Let’s look into the most important specifications when buying electric bikes from China: Continue reading Importing E-bikes from China: A Complete Guide

Importing Machinery from China: A Complete Guide

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Suggestion: Watch the 10 minutes video tutorial before reading this article

In this article we cover machinery imports from China. While “machinery” may refer to 3D printers, wheel loaders or tattoo removal lasers, there are certain risks that all of these have in common.

In this article, we cover regulations, spare parts, warranties and maintenance issues, when importing machinery and spare parts from China.

Machinery Manufacturers in China

Machinery encompasses power tools, agricultural machinery, packaging and printing machinery, forklifts, wheel loaders and many other products.

These products are part of entirely different industries, but there are still some major industrial clusters in China that may be of particular interest to machinery buyers. Below follows a list of the most important cities and provinces: Continue reading Importing Machinery from China: A Complete Guide

Manufacturer Frauds in China: Case Studies & Prevention

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Hong Kong-based Björn Wahlström (Managing Director of Current Consulting) is a leading expert in risk management and investigations, involving manufacturers and other companies in China. In this guide, Björn shares his knowledge concerning different types of scams, prevention methods, and real-life case studies. Continue reading Manufacturer Frauds in China: Case Studies & Prevention

List of Wheat Straw Product Suppliers in China: Our Top 10 Picks

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Wheat Straw Food Contact Products
Wheat straw is used to manufacture a range of products, including kitchenware, phone cases, and accessories. In this guide, we explain what importers and Amazon sellers must know about wheat straw products, molding, plastic composites, and much more.

We also list several of China’s leading manufacturers of wheat straw products.

Disclaimer

We are not affiliated with any of the companies listed in this guide. We have selected these companies based on their claimed product scope, history, certification, and capabilities. Continue reading List of Wheat Straw Product Suppliers in China: Our Top 10 Picks

Global Recycling Standard (GRS): What Importers & Manufacturers Must Know

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Recycling Bin

Recycled materials are used to manufacture everything from apparel to phone cases. These days it seems like every single supplier can ensure that their materials are “eco friendly”. But, how can you be sure that the materials are actually recycled?

That’s where the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) comes in. In short, GRS helps importers and manufacturers ensure that their materials are recycled, and also comply with certain standards concerning chemicals and environmental practices.

Keep reading this article written by Shufen Lee, to learn what you must know about Global Recycling Standard (GRS) and how it can help your efforts to make your products more sustainable. Continue reading Global Recycling Standard (GRS): What Importers & Manufacturers Must Know

Alibaba.com Super September: What Importers Must Know

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Super September

Buyers and sellers have long relied on trade shows, both in the US and in Asia, to meet new suppliers (or customers), spot trends, and find new product ideas. As we all know, that all came crashing down in 2020. For the time being, your only option is to source products online.

That said, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to Alibaba.com Super September, you can actually get some of that trade show experience delivered to your home or office. It’s probably as close as you’ll get to a real virtual trade show.

Click Here to Visit the Alibaba.com Super September portal

Keep reading, and learn what Alibaba.com Super September is all about and how you can join in.

This article is sponsored by Alibaba.com and written by Fredrik Gronkvist at Chinaimportal.com

What is Alibaba.com Super September?

Alibaba.com Super September can best be described as a virtual trade show. That has been attempted by a number of traditional trade show organizers, with mixed results. That said, Alibaba.com has taken this concept further as it already has the largest supplier and product databank, while they also extend offers on their services.

Let’s look into the details:

Live Product Demos

Live streaming really took off in Mainland China a few years ago in the B2C e-commerce world. That said, live streaming also works in the B2B world. As part of Alibaba.com Super September, more than 18000 live product broadcasts are scheduled to take place.

Highlighted Products

One of the key features of trade shows is to see new products and get an impression of the latest industry trends. As you already know, Alibaba.com is the world’s largest supplier databank. For some, it can even be overwhelming to find the right product – which is why Alibaba.com Super September highlights more than 2000 new products.

Waived Fees

Alibaba.com started out as a supplier directory but has evolved to become so much more. Today, Alibaba.com is already an end-to-end trade platform that enables you to not only find suppliers – but also pay your suppliers, book shipping, and arrange quality inspections.

Alibaba.com Super September also offers discounts on these services:

1. New buyers can save up to US$60 on transaction fees;

2. All buyers can save up to US$200 on Logistics by placing orders through Alibaba.com Freight

3. Enjoy 20% off third party inspection service fees on site

These discounts alone could end up saving you a few hundred dollars.

How can Alibaba.com Super September benefit my business?

Alibaba.com Super September is the closest you’ll get to a real trade show in 2020. If you’re looking for new product ideas or new suppliers, it’s the place to go.

Is Alibaba.com Super September free for buyers?

No, it doesn’t cost anything to attend Alibaba.com Super September. All you need to do is to log in or create a free account on Alibaba.com.

How long does Alibaba.com Super September last?

The online event lasts until September 30th.

Ready to get started?

Go to the Alibaba.com Super September portal now to get started:

  • Find new products
  • Find new suppliers
  • Get price quotations
  • Watch live streams and product demo videos
  • Get discounts on shipping and quality inspections

List of Prefab Home Manufacturers in China: Our Top 7 Picks

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Prefab Home
Looking for the right prefab home manufacturer in China? In this guide, we list several suppliers offering a wide range of prefab buildings – including container homes, flatpack homes, warehouses, prefab gyms, and much more. Each company profile covers the main products, certificates, and factory locations.

Listed Companies

  • Zhejiang Putian Integrated Housing
  • Shanghai Star House
  • Foshan Wellcamp Steel Structure & Modular Housing
  • Suzhou Zhongnan Steel Structure
  • Shanghai Sunnyda HouseNingbo Deep Blue Smarthouse
  • Guangzhou Jinzhao Steel Structure Engineering
  • Shanghai Allstar Industrial

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