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How long does it take to ship from China?

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shipping time from China

It can take anything from a few days to well over a month to ship goods from China to destinations around the world. It ultimately comes down to cost and the transportation methods available to the destination.

In this article, we compare lead times for the following transportation alternatives:

  • Air express
  • Air economy
  • Air ePackets
  • Railway freight
  • Sea freight

Further, we also answer some of the most common questions about delivery times and how to minimize delays at the end of the article. Continue reading How long does it take to ship from China?

Alibaba Request for Quotation (RFQ): A Complete Guide

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

The Alibaba RFQ service enables importers to quickly obtain free quotations for almost any product – within a day or two. This can save you countless hours as you don’t have to shortlist and contact suppliers one by one on your own.

In this guide, we explain what you must know before submitting an RFQ on Alibaba.com, and how to make sure that the quotations you eventually receive are reliable.

Overview

  • Preparing your Alibaba.com RFQ
  • RFQ process
  • Common mistakes and misconceptions
  • How do I know if my Alibaba RFQ was successful?
  • RFQs outside the Alibaba.com

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Top 16 Sourcing Companies and Agents in China 2021

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

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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Bioplastics Manufacturers in China: Our Top 10 Picks

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Bioplastics can be used to manufacture everything from sunglasses to kitchen products and grocery bags. In this guide, we list some of the most common bioplastics available on the market today – and companies in China manufacturing products using bioplastics.

The materials covered in this guide include polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose acetate, plastarch material (PSM), polybutylene succinate (PBS), and other bioplastics.

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Price Negotiation with Chinese Suppliers: A Complete Guide

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

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

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

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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Amazon PPC Software: Q&A with Rick Wong from SellerMetrics

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Rick Wong from SellerMetrics

Rick Wong is the founder of SellerMetrics, an Amazon PPC Software. Having worked in some of the world’s largest financial institutions in Canada, he ventured into Amazon selling in 2017 and sold his Amazon business 4 years later.

He currently resides in Hong Kong with his wife and 1 yr old daughter, on days that he is not in his office you can find him playing golf with his friends or watching the newest show on Netflix with his family.

In this interview, he explains how Amazon PPC software can help you as a seller to reach more customers. He also introduces his latest venture – SellerMetrics. Continue reading Amazon PPC Software: Q&A with Rick Wong from SellerMetrics

Corn Starch Product Manufacturers in China: Our Top 9 Picks

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Corn starch Products

Corn starch can be used to manufacture bags, food packaging, building materials, and a range of other products. In this guide, we introduce the reader to the benefits and disadvantages of producing corn starch products. We also list some of China’s leading manufacturers producing a wide range of cornstarch-based products. Continue reading Corn Starch Product Manufacturers in China: Our Top 9 Picks

Hemp Textiles Manufacturers in China: Our Top 6 Picks

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Hemp Fabric

Hemp fabric is an ancient material that has recently become increasingly popular due to its durability, antimicrobial features, and (compared to cotton) lower water consumption. 

In this guide, we list some of China’s leading hemp fabric manufacturers – and present their respective certificates, MOQ, and order terms.

Supplier List

  • Shijiazhuang Changshan Beiming Technology
  • China Liahren
  • Qingdao Fab Mill
  • Hemp Fortex
  • Taian Lianchuang Textile
  • Jiangsu Mingdong International Trading

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 Hemp Textiles Manufacturers in China: Our Top 6 Picks

Sugarcane Bagasse Product Manufacturers in China

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Sugarcane Bagasse Food Contact Products

Sugarcane bagasse is what remains of sugarcane stalk after processing. Today, sugarcane bagasse is used to manufacture a wide range of products – including kitchen products, packaging, construction products, and more.

In this guide, we explain what sugarcane bagasse is, list products made of sugarcane bagasse, molding processes, and more. We also list some of China’s leading manufacturers of various sugarcane bagasse products.

Supplier List

  • Shanghai Timeco Industrial
  • Shanghai Youngpac Biotech
  • Hengda Industries
  • Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology
  • Jinhua Zhongsheng Fiber Products
  • Tiantai Dingtian Packaging
  • Jiangsu Yopack Packaging Technology
  • Guangdong Easy Green Eco Packaging
  • Xuzhou Bien International Trade
  • Hubei Wheat-Straw Environmental Technology

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 Sugarcane Bagasse Product Manufacturers in China