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Sourcing from China, explained plainly.
Guides written by the team that handles the orders: finding factories, negotiating, inspecting and shipping to 120+ countries.
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Guides written by the team that handles the orders: finding factories, negotiating, inspecting and shipping to 120+ countries.
Finding Suppliers
How to source private label products from China: the 8-step process, real MOQs and tooling costs, branding levels, trademarks and the mistakes to avoid.
27 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
Learn how to buy from 1688 as a foreign buyer: why direct accounts fail, how to search and read listings in Chinese, what a 1688 agent charges and the risks to avoid.
26 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Finding Suppliers
Sourcing agent vs trading company explained: who each works for, price transparency, MOQ, QC and risk, plus how to tell which one you are talking to and when each wins.
25 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Risk & Scams
Alibaba Trade Assurance explained for importers: what the protection covers, what it excludes, how disputes and refunds really work, fees, and when to use other safeguards.
24 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
A practical Canton Fair guide for first-time buyers: 2027 dates, registration, the three phases, how to work the halls, what to collect, and mistakes to avoid.
23 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
A practical Yiwu market guide: the five districts of Yiwu International Trade City, who it suits, how deposits and agents work, typical costs and quality tips.
22 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Quality Control
How to get product samples from China: sample types, typical costs, requesting and consolidating samples, evaluation, golden sample sign-off and traps to avoid.
21 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Shipping from China to USA in 2026: express, air and sea costs and transit times, customs bonds, HTS codes, tariffs, FDA/FCC rules and Amazon FBA routing.
20 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Shipping from China to Europe explained: express, air, rail and sea costs and times, EORI, import VAT, IOSS, CE and GPSR rules, plus how the UK differs.
19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Consolidated shipping from China: how a warehouse collects goods from several suppliers, inspects, repacks and ships one LCL or FCL. Costs, time and pitfalls.
18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
How to negotiate MOQ with Chinese suppliers: why minimums exist, typical MOQ by category, 9 tactics that work, message scripts and when to accept the number.
18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Quality Control
A complete factory audit checklist for China suppliers: when to audit, audit types, legal, capacity and quality checks, scoring, red flags and real cost.
17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Chinese New Year factory shutdown 2027 explained: real closure dates, freight spikes, a month-by-month planning calendar and tactics to avoid stockouts.
16 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
How to find a manufacturer in China: where to search, factory vs trading company, verification steps, sampling and the red flags we see most often.
16 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
What a China dropshipping agent does versus AliExpress, per-order fees, shipping lines and delivery times, how to evaluate an agent, and how to switch over.
15 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
DDP shipping from China explained: what a delivered duty paid quote covers, 2026 per-kg pricing, transit times, grey-channel risks and what to ask a forwarder.
13 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Amazon FBA
How to ship from China to Amazon FBA without rejections: FNSKU labeling, prep rules, three shipping routes, timelines and per-unit prep costs from a China team.
11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Costs & Pricing
China sourcing agent fees in 2026: commission vs flat fee vs retainer, what is included, the hidden-margin trap and a worked USD 20,000 order example.
9 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Quality Control
A practical pre-shipment inspection checklist for China orders: when PSI happens, AQL sampling explained, what inspectors test, cost, and what to do on a fail.
6 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Finding Suppliers
Alibaba vs 1688 compared on price, MOQ, language, payment, protection and shipping, plus when a 1688 sourcing agent is the cheaper way to buy factory-direct.
2 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Risk & Scams
How to avoid scams when buying from China: 12 supplier red flags, safe payment terms, license verification steps and what you can realistically do if scammed.
29 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & Logistics
Sea freight vs air freight from China: how LCL, FCL, air and express are priced, real transit times, hidden fees and a worked cost example to Los Angeles.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
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