Guides to importing from China
Short, practical guides for importers: the steps, checking factories, shipping, trade fairs and avoiding scams.
How to import from China, step by step
From defining your product to customs clearance: the steps of a first import from China, and what to check at each one.
Read the guideHow to verify a Chinese factory
The business licence, the official registry, the production capacity and the bank account: the checks that tell a real manufacturer apart.
Read the guideUnderstanding MOQ and sample prices
Why factories set minimum order quantities, how prices change with quantity, and what sample fees usually cover.
Read the guideShipping from China to the Gulf: sea, air and express
How sea freight, air freight and express couriers compare for shipments from China to the Gulf states, typical timelines, and the documents you need.
Read the guideCanton Fair: a visitor's guide
What the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou is, how its phases work, and how to prepare your visit as a buyer.
Read the guideHow to avoid common sourcing scams
The warning signs in sourcing from China: changed bank details, prices that are too good, fake factories and samples that don't match the order.
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